The Players

Synopsis

Wimbledon -- scene of the world's supreme tennis championship. Here the seeded superstars meet in a contest that pushes them to the limits of endurance. In this high-pressure existence their only release is on the court, their only aim is to win. The Players plumbs the hearts and minds of the men who play international tennis for money, fame, and love … and the women who follow them, and the others, like Mike Wilder. Cynical star reporter for a prestigious American sports magazine, Mike Wilder has come to Wimbledon to renew an old female acquaintance and cover the matches -- and finds himself the target of a woman in love … and a murderer on the prowl.