ATP Tour unveils hilarious behind-the-scenes audition tapes from The Tour with Ruud, Djokovic, Medvedev, Alcaraz

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In a cheeky nod to the drama and flair of professional tennis, the ATP Tour has released a short video titled We’re FINALLY Releasing The Audition Tapes, giving fans a fictional peek into the “casting” process behind their hit series The Tour. The video, which runs just under four minutes, blends humor with parody, suggesting that the intense rivalries and emotional moments on court are all part of a scripted production.

The mockumentary-style clip features players delivering over-the-top lines, reacting to imaginary scripts, and embracing the idea that their on-court personas are crafted for entertainment. It’s a playful jab at the idea that tennis, like reality TV, thrives on drama, character arcs, and unexpected twists.

With tongue firmly in cheek, the video leans into the absurdity of the concept, showing players “auditioning” for roles that mirror their real-life reputations—whether it’s the fiery competitor, the stoic strategist, or the crowd favorite. The production is slick, the editing sharp, and the humor lands with just the right amount of self-awareness.

This release is part of the ATP’s broader effort to engage fans beyond the baseline, offering content that celebrates the sport’s personalities while poking fun at its own image. It’s a clever way to humanize the players and bring a fresh, creative spin to tennis storytelling.

Carlos Alcaraz in 2025

Carlos Alcaraz

48 - 10win/loss

Hard
10-6
I Hard
5-0
Clay
22-3
Grass
11-1
22 year old
LWWWWWWWWW
2025 Highlights

At the moment ranked no.2, Carlos played his last match on the 17th of June when he beat world no.86 Adam Walton 6-4 7-6(4) in the 1st round in London (draw).

This year the Spaniard has achieved a 38-5 match record. Alcaraz clinched 4 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome and French Open. Alcaraz got to the final in Barcelona.

He is also scheduled to play in Wimbledon (Wimbledon). The main draw will start on the 30th of June.

Alcaraz
London
Alcaraz's Record

Novak Djokovic in 2025

Novak Djokovic

28 - 12win/loss

Hard
13-6
Clay
10-5
Grass
5-1
38 year old
LWWWWWLWWW
2025 Highlights

Currently the world no.5, the Serbian played his last match on the 6th of June when he was overcome by world no.1 Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-5 7-6(3) in the semifinal of the French Open (draw).

Until now, during this year Novak has managed to achieve a composed 21-8 win-loss record. The Serbian has won 1 title in Geneva. Djokovic got to the final in Miami.

Djokovic
French Open
Djokovic's Record

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic faced off 8 times. Their record is 5-3 for Djokovic.