As if Brad getting ejected weren’t bad enough, his son lost the match too. Gilbert, 60, achieved a ranking as high as No. 4 in men’s singles during his playing career.

Gilbert was particularly impressed with Zendaya’s desire to study the sport closely. As production began, the two attended a college match between Arizona State and Pepperdine, the latter the ...

Brad Gilbert is a former professional tennis player. He played from 1982 to 1995, per ESPN. He played in college at Pepperdine, where he was an All American and the NCAA singles finalist in 1982.