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What makes a champion? What does it take to be the best in the world at your sport? Rafael Nadal has the answers. In his memoir, written with award-winning journalist John Carlin, he reveals the secrets of his game and shares the inspiring personal story behind his success.

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 14 Grand Slam titles. While his more vocal rivals sometimes grabbed the headlines, Pete always preferred to let his racket do the talking. Until now.

From the author of Infinite Jest and Consider the Lobster: A collection of five brilliant essays on tennis, from the author's own experience as a junior player to his celebrated profile of Roger Federer at the peak of his powers. A "long-time rabid fan of tennis," and a regionally ranked tennis player in his youth, David Foster Wallace wrote about the game like no one else. On Tennis presents David Foster Wallace's five essays on the sport, published between 1990 and 2006, and hailed as some of the greatest and most innovative sports writing of our time.

Tennis Doctor is a self-help tennis book for adults. You could have 40-inch biceps, rapid anticipation, fancy feet, and a brilliant mind- but if you have poor swing mechanics, you will never win. On the contrary, you can have slow reactions, terrible footwork, and be 40 pounds overweight, yet still make a good shot if you can produce a perfect swing. By listening to Tennis Doctor, you own the secret to a perfect swing, and If we have to, we’ll call you an Uber to get you to the ball in time.

The only tennis podcast with a focus on doubles. We believe doubles should be more popular and get more coverage than it does, so we’re fixing that. Our goal is to help you become a better player with pro doubles tips and expert strategy. We interview ATP & WTA tour doubles players and top tennis coaches to help you improve your game.

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 marked by a final tournament: the Grand Slams.

Are you a player who has been playing competitive matches for less than a few years? Are you in the NTRP range of 2.5-3.5 or UTR 1.0 - 4.0? Do you lose matches you felt you should win? Are you the better player with technical skills and/or athleticism, but are not coming out on top against seemingly lesser players? The bad news is that the scoreboard doesn't lie. The good news is that this book is designed to put you on a firm foundation, to help you win the close matches.You can have fewer bad days, and also gain more satisfaction with less frustration. It's not Winning Ugly, The Inner ...

I’m only in my mid-twenties, and some might think that’s young to write a memoir. Who does that, right? But for me and my team it’s always been important to reflect on every part of the journey, especially the end. In that context, the timing is perfect to share my story, from the first time I picked up a racquet as a 5-year-old girl to the night I packed up my tennis bag after winning the 2022 Australian Open.

Improve Your Inner Game of Tennis With Powerful Mental Game of Tennis Strategies with Mental Game Expert Dr. Patrick Cohn of SportsPsychologyTennis.com

Looking for a sport that combines the thrill of tennis, the finesse of badminton, and the zaniness of ping-pong? Look no further than pickleball! And if you're a beginner, fear not - How To Play Pickleball For Beginners has got you covered. In this informative guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about the world of pickleball. From the history of the sport to the nitty-gritty of serving, scoring, and avoiding faults, How To Play Pickleball For Beginners will have you swinging like a pro in no time. But this book isn't just about the basics. You'll also discover secret strategies ...

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.

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.

The GreatBase Tennis Podcast is a weekly audio show presented by Steve Smith and associates. Information, ideas, and insights are provided to help those connected to the game of tennis.

Second Serve Podcast is the only tennis podcast created exclusively for adult recreational players by everyday tennis players. We are passionate about the game and our episodes are geared towards adults playing a sport in the later years of life (hence, the name “Second Serve”). The goal of the podcast is to promote and grow the game of tennis for adult players. This podcast discusses everything related to adult recreational tennis. Topics include the following: advice for beginners; what adult recreational players wear; funny and crazy situations that happen on the court; the rules of ...

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.

More than a biography, Serena Williams: Tennis Champion, Sports Legend, and Cultural Heroine not only tells the story of her upbringing and remarkable career but also looks at Williams as a sports pioneer. Merlisa Lawrence Corbett explores Williams’ influence on cultural and political issues such as body shaming, gender equality, and racism in sports and society. Corbett also analyzes Williams’ impact on discussions of feminism, the sports celebrity, and the marketing of female athletes.

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The greatest tennis match ever played pitted the dominant Don Budge against the seductively handsome Baron Gottfried von Cramm. This deciding 1937 Davis Cup match, played on the hallowed grounds of Wimbledon, was a battle of titans: the world's number one tennis player against the number two; America against Germany; democracy against fascism. For five superhuman sets, the duo's brilliant shotmaking kept the Centre Court crowd—and the world—spellbound.

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.

Tennis Quick Tips brings you weekly tennis tips that will not only improve your tennis play, but also make sure you're having fun each and every time you step on court. If you’re looking for quick and easy ways to improve your game, without the need for long hours on court or expensive lessons, then this podcast is for you. Each Tennis Quick Tips episode will give you a really easy, really worthwhile tennis tip that will help you to quickly improve your game and that you can apply in your next tennis match. Each episode is short and concise, so you get the most information possible in the ...