Episode 2

Wednesday, July 13 – 10:00 pm on Tennis Channel

Saturday, July 16 – noon on MSG Plus

Episode 2 of the popular “World of Tennis presented by BNP Paribas” will feature tennis professional and this past weekend’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championship winner, John Isner. The American star, currently ranked no. 36 in the world will appear alongside host Justin Gimelstob during the “Holding Court with Justin” segment where he reveals he has a secret crush on Twilight star Ashley Greene.  The two shared a moment during the 2010 ESPY Awards where Isner received the Breakthrough Performance Award. The 6 foot 9 Isner participated in the longest tennis match in history when he defeated Nicolas Mahut during Wimbledon last year in an 11 hour and 5 minute match that took place over the course of 3 days.    The show will air Wednesday night at 10:00 pm on Tennis Channel (re-airs on Thurs. At 11:00 am and Sun. At 7:30 pm) and on MSG Plus Saturday at noon.

The annual eight-week series takes an inside look at the sport, from the professional tours to the history of the game.  The magazine-style show covers the sport in a way that no one else does, providing something unique for tennis fans.

Each week the show will feature a special guest as well as feature segments where you can hone your game with tennis and fitness tips from former world no. 1 Ivan Lendl.  Additionally, challenge your tennis acumen with new and riveting round table discussion topics brought to you by tennis.com.  “Holding Court with Justin” is an insider’s look at a variety of factors on the professional tour and furthermore, USTA President Jon Vogosen will take us behind the scenes at the USTA providing an in depth look at each facet of the sport’s governing body.