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In this hugely entertaining collection of stories taken from over a hundred years of world tennis history, award-winning sports historian Peter Seddon has gathered together the most extraordinary events ever to occur on a tennis court. They include the Wimbledon final between the tea-drinking vicar and a convicted murderer, and the 'Match of the Century' between the 'Women's Libber' and the 'Male Chauvinist Pig'. There are matches played on board...
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A celebration of the sport of tennis and a spectacle of its most electrifying event, this book brings to life the historical moments, exciting highlights, and overall emotion of the US Open. From the early years of Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe to current players like Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova, each of these household names have made their mark competing on the game's biggest stage. The pages are filled with background information for each...
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Este libro nace con la intención de cubrir un hueco del que soy consciente desde el momento en el que comencé a interesarme por el tenis playa o beach tennis.
He tratado de recoger aquí, de la forma más clara y didáctica que me ha sido posible, la información que entonces busqué sin resultado. La presente obra contiene, confío, todo lo necesario para introducirse en la práctica de este delicioso deporte, aprender sus técnicas y empezar...
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A top tennis writer tells the story of the greatest Wimbledon, the greatest U.S. Open, and the greatest rivalry in the history of the game
The epic 1980 Wimbledon final that ended with John McEnroe's defeat by his idol, Bjorn Borg, is considered the greatest tennis match ever. The U.S. Open final later that year, when McEnroe got his revenge, is considered the greatest U.S. Open ever. These two matches marked McEnroe's transformation from tennis...
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What Tennis Pros Dont Teach encompasses a World of information threading Tennis and life at work. It talks about the forces of Tennis under all different scenarios. This book is based on the love of Tennis as the foundation to tackle philosophy, mental toughness, discipline, strategy, the meaning of momentum, technique, player development, politics in sports, etc What Tennis Pros Dont Teach also shows us how to make Tennis a special friend and use...
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Enriching and motivational stories about those who love and participate in tennis over the age of 50. This is a volume of senior tennis through the stories and experiences of senior tennis players, from Gardnar Mulloy and Betty Eisenstien and Mayor David Dinkins to unknowns such as Chuck Niemeth.
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Author of the acclaimed Tough Draw (which Arthur Ashe called "one of the best books on professional tennis I've ever read"), Eliot Berry returns to the graceful, high-stakes game of world-class tennis to share his insights on what it takes to be a winner. Berry follows today's top players, as well as a select few juniors on the rise, through the major worldwide tournaments on all surfaces-from the clay courts of the Orange Bowl to the grass of Wimbledon...
89) Pickleball Essentials for Beginners: The Only Book You'll Need to Start Playing Pickleball and Ge
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Discover the ultimate guide to mastering pickleball, designed specifically for beginners! This comprehensive book is your key to unlocking the joys and skills of one of the fastest-growing sports. Step into the world of pickleball with an engaging introduction to its history and allure, especially for newcomers. Each chapter methodically unfolds essential aspects of the game, from basic rules and equipment selection to advanced playing techniques...
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Former professional player and WTA coach Mark Tjia shares the tennis knowledge gained through junior, collegiate, and professional playing experience, as well as coaching experience. This book offers insightful information on the mental, physical and emotional elements of the game of tennis, breaking down the mental strategies that will help players get to a higher level of overall competitivity. The book uses narratives, real-life situations, and...
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It is based on Rupert's experience of playing tennis at Club level and is aimed at players of all standards. Accepting that losing is part of the journey in competitive tennis is a fundamental step to develop as a player and as a person. Rupert discusses techniques to overcome losing and convert possible losing situations into wins.
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As the name implies, this book is all about unveiling secrets to a perfect second serve. Regardless of the level of play, recreational or professional, second serve is key to winning matches which translates to more fun and successes. Those that play tennis should know how important second serve is to the game of tennis. And that's exactly the theme of this book, detailing the very best techniques to give its readers the insights necessary to achieve...
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Accessible and concise, this informative guide offers helpful advice for tennis players to improve their skills and their game. Offering sensible instruction drawn from 30 years of coaching, expert techniques are explained in a clear, jargon-free format. Effective for tennis players at all levels, this valuable handbook includes a wealth of tactics, strategies, and definitions, making it perfectly suited for beginners to the sport. Integrating productive...
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This is the inside story bringing to light those early years when Venus was just a talented eleven year old, Serena wasn't even a consideration, and Richard, their father, was trying everything to keep the hype alive. It will answer questions about their private lives, taking you up close and persona with each girl individually.
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An energetic, lyrical, genre-defying account of the 2017 tennis season.
In The Circuit: A Tennis Odyssey, the award-winning poet-and Paris Review sports columnist-Rowan Ricardo Phillips chronicles 2017 as seen through the unique prism of its pivotal, revelatory, and historic tennis season. The annual tennis schedule is a rarity in professional sports in that it encapsulates the calendar year. And, like the year, it's divided into four seasons, each...
98) Sudden death
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A 1599 Roman tennis match between the Italian painter Caravaggio and the Spanish poet Quevedo represents the way the world changed in their times, in a novel that goes from the execution of Anne Boleyn to Mexico after the conquest.