Tennis Biography

Pete Sampras is arguably the greatest tennis player ever, a man whose hard-nosed work ethic led to an unprecedented number one world ranking for 286 weeks, and whose prodigious talent made possible a record-setting fourteen Grand Slam titles. While his more vocal rivals sometimes grabbed the...

Living legend and lifelong activist Billie Jean King talks about what it takes to stand up and fight for equality, regardless of the circumstances. Fifty years ago, King and eight other female tennis players, known as the Original Nine, bravely put their careers and reputations on the line to fight for equal pay and equal footing for women’s tennis, with the indispensable help of promoter Gladys Heldman, the founder and publisher of World Tennis magazine, and the groundbreaking sponsorship of Joseph Cullman III, the CEO of the Philip Morris Company.

In Serena Williams: The Inspiring Story of One of Tennis' Greatest Legends, you will learn the inspirational story of one of tennis' premier legends, Serena Williams. Williams is arguably the greatest women's tennis player of all-time. At the time of this writing, she holds the most Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era with 23. Fans from across the world adore Williams and with good reason: she serves as an exemplary role model for how to behave on and off the tennis court. She is not only elite in skill, but also in her sportsmanship. In this unauthorized biography, we'll explore Williams' journey to becoming one of the greatest, and learn what it has taken her to reach where she is today.

A revelatory exposé of modern tennis—the world's most competitive, physically and mentally grueling sport—THE CRUELEST GAME reveals the inside stories of the current legends and tomorrow's young stars, with never-before-reported stories of their struggles and accomplishments on and off the...

In 2021, Emma Raducanu shocked and charmed the tennis world as she raced to the US Open title with a smile on her face. But how did a little-known 18-year-old from Kent become the first ever qualifier to win a Major? Now Mike Dickson, who as tennis correspondent of the Daily Mail was one of the few journalists present in New York to see her lift the trophy, reveals what it took to become Britain's first woman Grand Slam champion since Virginia Wade in 1977.

Outras pessoas já tentaram contar essa história, pois não é sempre que o esporte tem um jogador como Roger Federer. No entanto, é a primeira vez que uma biografia teve acesso tão exclusivo ao atleta, à sua equipe de apoio e às figuras mais proeminentes do tênis, incluindo grandes rivais, como Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic e Andy Roddick.

Partiendo de la temporada 2017, el año que vio a la legendaria pareja de contrarios volver a gobernar el circuito con puño de hierro tras tiempo en un segundo plano, los autores recorren desde dentro las personalidades, los encuentros y desencuentros de Nadal y Federer, después de compartir durante años el día a día con ellos.

Roger Federer ist der Weltstar aus unserer Mitte. Als kleiner Junge verliebte er sich in die gelben Bälle, heute fasziniert er die Massen auf dem ganzen Globus. Nicht nur wegen seiner Virtuosität auf dem Court und seiner Erfolge, sondern auch wegen seiner Persönlichkeit. Dieses Porträt zeigt den Menschen und Sportler in all seinen Facetten. Und obschon er sich in anderen Sphären bewegt, können wir aus seiner Biografie viel mitnehmen. Das Porträt über Roger Federer von Simon Graf aus dem Jahr 2018 war im deutschsprachigen Raum ein Bestseller.

In this mesmerizing memoir, Skidelsky ponders what it is about the Swiss star that transfixes him and countless others. Skidelsky dissects the wonders of Federer's forehand, reflects on his rivalry with Nadal, revels in his victories, and relives his most crushing defeats. But in charting his obsession, Skidelsky also weaves his own past into a captivating story that explores the evolution of modern tennis, the role of beauty in sports, and the psychology of fandom.

“In Robert Weintraub’s exhaustive biography, The Divine Miss Marble, he transports the reader into Marble’s vibrant world. It’s a dreamy, indomitable life worth reading about as today’s tennis tries to return to form.”—The Washington Post “An intriguing book about a fascinating...

It is a captivating memoir that chronicles the exhilarating life of an avid tennis enthusiast. Spanning decades, the narrative weaves through the author's passionate encounters with the sport, from local courts to prestigious tournaments. The book delves into the personal experiences, relationships, and pivotal moments that have shaped the author's journey, both on and off the court.

Sam found potential he never thought he had, got better at table tennis than most people thought possible, and discovered what it feels like when 1.5 million people watch you fail. Here is their story, including all the ridiculous training methods and unreachable goals and the surprising lessons they learned from playing table tennis every day for a year.

Olimpiadi di Londra 2012. La finale per l'oro maschile del tennis si gioca a Wimbledon. Si sfidano Andy Murray, scozzese, e lo svizzero Roger Federer. Roger viene raccontato come l'anello di congiunzione tra un tennis antico e questo contemporaneo. Sulla carta Federer è favorito. Ma per Murray, oltre a giocare in casa, la finale per l'oro offre molte motivazioni, anche nascoste nel suo passato. E' ad un passo dalla vittoria. Gli basta un solo game per vincere la medaglia d'oro.

È il giorno della finale del singolare maschile di tennis alle Olimpiadi di Atlanta. A contendersi l'oro, sul cemento degli impianti di Stone Mountain, ci sono Sergi Bruguera e Andre Agassi. Lo spagnolo è uno specialista della terra rossa, ha vinto per due volte il Roland Garros, arrivando fino alla posizione numero 3 del ranking mondiale. Agassi invece è semplicemente Agassi. Uno dei più grandi tennisti del decennio. Un'icona della sua generazione. Più che un tennista, una rockstar. È il 3 agosto del 1996: Agassi e Bruguera si preparano a scendere in campo.

Success is best defined by hard work, determination, and effort. No matter what difficulties or barriers you face, if you really want to succeed in life, you will always find a way to live your life the way you want. This is what Serena Williams, the most famous professional female tennis player, did. Her life journey might not be perfect, but she was able to do things excellently. She kept standing still and did not allow life challenges to stop her from reaching her goals.