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Who was Alice Marble? In her public life, she was the biggest tennis star of the pre-war era, a household name like Joe DiMaggio and Joe Louis. She was famous for overcoming serious illness to win the biggest tournaments, including Wimbledon. She was also a fashion designer and trendsetter, a contributor to a pioneering new comic called Wonder Woman - and friend to the biggest names in Hollywood and society, like Carole Lombard and Clark Gable, William Randolph Hearst and Marion Davies, and members of families named Bloomingdale, Loew, and du Pont.

After his award-winning look at Roger Federer, Christopher Clarey, one of the world’s preeminent tennis writers, focuses his lens on Rafael Nadal, the indomitable and inspiring force of nature from Spain who has been one of the most relentless competitors in any sport. THE WARRIOR examines Nadal’s mindset and most mind-blowing achievement: 14 French Open titles.

Andre Agassi não é apenas um dos maiores esportistas da história, mas uma figura icônica do tênis pelo jeito único como jogava e pela personalidade um tanto rebelde sempre em evidência. Por trás dos brincos e do cabelo comprido, se escondia um jovem em busca dos próprios desejos reprimidos por uma infância e adolescência totalmente voltadas para a construção do melhor tenista do mundo. Essa autobiografia revela os bastidores dessa trajetória tão extraordinária quanto dolorosa e humana.

Whether you are an amateur or a pro, The Inner Game of Tennis is essential reading for overcoming the self-doubt, nervousness, and lapses of concentration that can keep a player from winning. It is guaranteed to change the way you play tennis forever.

When Billie Jean King trounced Bobby Riggs in tennis's Battle of the Sexes in 1973, she placed sports squarely at the center of a national debate about gender equity. In this winning combination of biography and history, Susan Ware argues that King's challenge to sexism, the supportive climate of second-wave feminism, and the legislative clout of Title IX sparked a women's sports revolution in the 1970s that fundamentally reshaped American society.

Every tennis player at any age and skill level wants to play high-level tennis without pains and injuries. If you strive for improvement but cannot train as hard as you wish to, because you hurt often, this is a book for you. You will find practical advice on how to adjust your training to the requirements of your body, and how to achieve maximum tennis fitness that will improve your performance. You will learn how to listen to your body, understand what your body is telling you , strengthen your weaknesses, balance your strengths, discover and correct your imbalances, prevent future ...

A sassy and easy-reading book full of pickleball tips, rules and playing strategies for beginners to competitive social players who value fun over form. Don’t let the humor fool you, this book has excellent tips for improving your game, all provided in straight forward language with memorable quips and mantras. Updated to reflect the major 2023 rule changes.

Raising Aces The Story of Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer's Early Days Meet Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer – three of the greatest tennis players of all time. But before they became legends, they were just kids with a dream. Young readers will discover the humble beginnings of these three superstars, the secrets to their success, and the challenges they faced along the way. They will also find inspiration to pursue their own dreams, no matter how big or small they may seem. Raising Aces is a must-read for young sports fans. It's a story of hard work, dedication, and the ...

A podcast discussing the happenings in the wacky world of professional tennis. Hosted by Ben Rothenberg and Courtney Nguyen.

About the Book: This book is written for tennis professionals and for those who might want to enter the field of tennis teaching and become a professional instructor or coach. Parents who want the best available instruction for their children will find this book essential for selecting the right instructor to help their child fulfill their tennis dreams and to enjoy this great game of tennis for a lifetime. If you are currently a tennis pro and not a member of a professional organization, I strongly recommend that you join either the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) or ...

Go on a truly unique ride with Stanley Sperber, the only orchestra conductor in the world who is also an internationally certified tennis umpire, as he describes true incidents from his unusual dual career. These stories include poignant and sometimes hilarious encounters with such famous personalities as Leonard Bernstein, Danny Kaye, Daniel Barenboim, and Zubin Mehta on the musical stage, as well as Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe on the tennis court.

In August 1939, Alice Marble graced the cover of Life magazine, photographed by Alfred Eisenstaedt. She was a glamorous worldwide celebrity, having that year won singles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles tennis titles at both Wimbledon and the US Open, then an unprecedented feat. Yet today one of America's greatest female athletes and most charismatic characters is largely forgotten. Queen of the Court places her back on center stage.

La Rafa Nadal Academy se creó en 2016 con el objetivo de formar a futuros campeones en el mundo del tenis. Para ello cuentan con un sistema educativo similar al que se aplicó con Rafa Nadal cuando era un joven estudiante. Todos los años, pasan por esta academia medio centenar de alumnos que parten de cero y tienen un objetivo: triunfar en el mundo del tenis.

When he stepped onto the Wimbledon grass in 1920, Bill Tilden was poised to become the world’s greatest tennis star. Throughout the 1920's he dominated the sport, winning championship after championship with his trademark grace, power, and intelligence. He owned the game more completely than Babe Ruth ruled baseball, making his name, for more than a decade, synonymous with tennis. This classic biography, by legendary sports writer Frank Deford, tells of Tilden’s dominance, unlike anything the sport had ever seen - and the big man’s tragic fall.

Discover the winning secrets of top professional tennis players...and finally do some winning yourself! Have you just started learning how to play tennis? Worried about looking like a fool on the court, barely able to win a single point? If you’re serious about improving your game and being able to play toe-to-toe against seasoned players, here’s the perfect solution for you. This audiobook for new tennis players will provide you with all the knowledge you need to not just play the game...but excel in it.

Roger Federer is not only one of the greatest tennis players ever to pick up a racket - if not the greatest - but he is one of the global icons of our time. Characterised by a mixture of passion and calmness, a fierce competitor with a regal bearing, he is both an athlete and an ambassador, a street fighter and a statesman. But who is he really? This acclaimed biography, first published in 2006 and now fully updated in its ninth edition, traces Federer's life and career, from his first tentative swings with a racket to legendary status.

He is one of the most controversial sportsmen in history and a legend of Open Era tennis. But after reaching the top of his game - what came next? A decade after his international number-one best seller Serious, John McEnroe is back and ready to talk. Now the undisputed elder statesman of tennis, McEnroe has won over his critics as a matchless commentator and analyst at Wimbledon and other Grand Slam tournaments - with outspoken views on the modern game and its top players.

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.

Jugando Tenis para Ganar está escrito por una jugadora y entrenadora profesional de tenis. Tiene un récord ganador y te enseñará cómo triunfar. Nos da una instrucción clara en estrategias para ganar y cómo convertirse en un mejor jugador para ganar más partidos. La autora Mariana Correa es una ex jugadora profesional de tenis y una nutricionista deportiva certificada que compitió exitosamente en todo el mundo.

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.