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  • 30 for 30 This Is What They Want (Season 2, Episode 13)
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    TV Episode | 52 min | Documentary, Biography, History

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This Is What They Want (Season 2, Episode 13)
TV-G
TV Episode | 52 min | Documentary, Biography, History
When Jimmy Connors arrived in New York for the 1991 U.S. Open, the one-time tennis superstar was 8 years removed from his last Grand Slam singles title, ranked 174th in the world and approaching his 39th birthday. Not exactly a recipe for ...See moreWhen Jimmy Connors arrived in New York for the 1991 U.S. Open, the one-time tennis superstar was 8 years removed from his last Grand Slam singles title, ranked 174th in the world and approaching his 39th birthday. Not exactly a recipe for success. But on the verge of a quick first-round exit, Connors suddenly and unexpectedly re-captured the magic, embarking on a stirring and extraordinary run than included an epic contest with Aaron Krickstein on his way to the semifinals. This is What They Want not only illuminates this highly improbable march past a series of talented and youthful adversaries, it also explores how Connors became a polarizing and provocative personality who helped make tennis a high-octane spectator sport. See less
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Blake Gingerich | Susan E. Morse
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Updated Oct 29, 2013
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Oct 29, 2013 (United States)
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Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 12 wins & 36 nominations

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