Ferrell to star in 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis film

Will Ferrell is set to star in tennis drama 'Match Maker'.

Fri, 04 Apr, 2014 - 13:42

Will Ferrell is set to star in tennis drama 'Match Maker'.

The 'Anchorman 2: the Legend Continues' actor will play Bobby Riggs, who first found fame as a professional sportsman in the 1940s but hit headlines in 1973 following the 'The Battle of the Sexes' match against Billie Jean King.

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