Cover TC BTS 2026

Lights, camera, TC!

Leading into the BNP Paribas Open, more than 80 ATP and WTA players made their way through Tennis Channel’s annual shoot at Indian Wells. Geared towards capturing a variety of broadcast elements, the creative team asked a mix of established Grand Slam champions, rising young stars and blossoming tour newcomers to film entrances, strike their best poses and show off their groundstrokes.

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Cameras highlighted their personalities in different ways, from tight ‘hero’ shots to a GoPro-rigged racquet. Many ventured into the social’s squad’s TikTok world to showcase another side, while a group took part in a new season of the network's longtime favorite digital series, “Confessional Cart.”

Here are a handful of the many standout moments from the production:

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Victoria Mboko was a big hit in her debut at TC's annual IW shoot.

Victoria Mboko was a big hit in her debut at TC's annual IW shoot.

Italians Lorenzo Musetti and Flavio Cobolli, like many before and after them, demonstrated their best ghost swings.

Italians Lorenzo Musetti and Flavio Cobolli, like many before and after them, demonstrated their best ghost swings.

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Some of our special guests were requested for TikToks and needless to say, Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys played ball with their ask.

Some of our special guests were requested for TikToks and needless to say, Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys played ball with their ask.

Lacoste ambassadors Arthur Fils and Grigor Dimitrov brought the vibes and big grins to set.

Lacoste ambassadors Arthur Fils and Grigor Dimitrov brought the vibes and big grins to set.

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Extra props to Wilson 360 athletes Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns for providing the crew with Serotonin boosts after bringing their furry friends along.

Extra props to Wilson 360 athletes Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns for providing the crew with Serotonin boosts after bringing their furry friends along.

A good time was had by all, as Novak Djokovic and Casper Ruud show upon exiting.

A good time was had by all, as Novak Djokovic and Casper Ruud show upon exiting.