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| Author | : Dan Lydiate |
| Publisher | : Accent Press |
| Total Pages | : 96 |
| Release | : 2013-01-07 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1908917547 |
When Wales beat France to clinch the 2012 Six Nations Championship Grand Slam – one player stood out from the rest of the field. A powerful presence on the pitch, Dan Lydiate, the 6ft 4in fearless farmer’s son from Llandrindod Wells truly deserved the title Player of the Tournament. In Grand Slam Man, the heroic Welsh flanker reflects on his comeback from a broken neck in 2008 to become the hero of Wales’s 2012 Grand Slam success. He also reveals his thoughts on the Australia tour, his love of tackling, his life on the farm and his British Lions dream.
| Author | : John Bercow |
| Publisher | : Biteback Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 329 |
| Release | : 2014-06-02 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1849547653 |
ROGER FEDERER. RAFAEL NADAL. NOVAK DJOKOVIC. At the highest echelons of tennis, a few names stand out. Dominating the rankings, these famous big hitters are unarguably among the finest players in the world, with multiple Grand Slams to their credit. But how do today's champions compare with those of earlier eras? From 'Big' Bill Tilden and Pancho Gonzalez to Rod Laver and Pete Sampras, who makes the grade as the greatest male singles player of all time? Better known as the Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow has enjoyed a successful dual career in the tennis world as competitive junior player and qualified coach. Ideally placed to argue the merits of the maestros, in this fascinating guide he sets out to determine just who is the greatest of the greats. It is no easy task. Court surfaces and ball speeds have changed, racket technology has revolutionised the game, and trying to distinguish the best from the rest is as challenging as it is enjoyable. Drawing on published records of past glories, and offering his own analysis and reasoning, Bercow describes the accomplishments of twenty all-time tennis heroes and suggests a hall of fame from the unashamed vantage point of the lifelong enthusiast. Let the debate begin...
| Author | : Christopher Clarey |
| Publisher | : Twelve |
| Total Pages | : 474 |
| Release | : 2021-08-24 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1538719258 |
This New York Times bestselling biography tells the life story of the most iconic men's tennis player of the modern era. There have been other biographies of Roger Federer, but never one with this kind of access to the man himself, his support team, and the most prominent figures in the game, including such rivals as Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Roddick. In The Master, New York Times correspondent Christopher Clarey sits down with Federer and those closest to him to tell the story of the greatest player in men's tennis. Roger Federer has often made it look astonishingly easy through the decades: carving backhands, gliding to forehands, leaping for overheads and, in his most gravity-defying act, remaining high on a pedestal in a world of sports rightfully flooded with cynicism. But his path from temperamental, bleach-blond teenager with dubious style sense to one of the greatest, most self-possessed and elegant of competitors has been a long-running act of will, not destiny. He not only had a great gift. He had grit. Christopher Clarey, one of the top international sportswriters working today, has covered Federer since the beginning of his professional career. He was in Paris on the Suzanne Lenglen Court for Federer's first Grand Slam match and has interviewed him exclusively more than any other journalist since his rise to prominence. Here, Clarey focuses on the pivotal people, places, and moments in Federer's long and rich career: reporting from South Africa, South America, the Middle East, four Grand Slam tournaments, and Federer's native Switzerland. It has been a journey like no other player's, rife with victories and a few crushing defeats, one that has redefined enduring excellence and made Federer a sentimental favorite worldwide. The Master tells the story of Federer's life and career on both an intimate and grand scale, in a way no one else could possibly do.
| Author | : Luciano Lamucca |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 108 |
| Release | : 2020-07-17 |
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| ISBN | : |
Roger Federer: 20 Grand Slam Wins On August 8, 1981, a star was born in Basel, Switzerland and the baby's happy parents named him, Roger Federer, not knowing the world stage was waiting for the star-studded kid. At the age of 11, Roger had all the trappings of a force to reckon with in the tennis field having become the top 3 best Swiss tennis players for the junior team. He had a strong drive, he had a passion for the game, his goal was the world stage and nothing, absolutely nothing was going to deter young Federer from fulfilling his dreams. Roger Federer practiced relentlessly. At age 14 he would spend six hours per week practicing and participating in two to three tournaments in a month. Federer arguably became one of the youngest lawn tennis player at age 18 and in the Swiss David Team. He didn't go the whole haul alone as he learned from his idols, Stefan Edberg and Boris Becker. By 1998, Federer had gone professional, having won the Wimbledon titles for boy's singles and doubles. He was then 'The New Kid' in the block to beat. Surprisingly, he took on erstwhile tennis champion Pete Sampras at the Wimbledon 2001 and knocked him out at the fourth round. So, began the story of the Swiss kid now turned a world tennis giant in the making, a sensation loved by his emerging fans, scoffed by some and dreaded by others, who were his opponents. So, what's it going to be? At last, Roger Federer has written his name in the sands of time. He made history repeatedly and became the Greatest Of All Times (G.O.A.T). As his active days in the lawn tennis court gradually draw to an end, Roger Federer has everything to be thankful for. With over 1,500 matches played in his life as a professional player, 103 career wins, 20 Grand Slam titles from 31 final matches, over 10 consecutive finals, and more 8 consecutive finals, Roger Federer has set a record to emulate for years to come. To know more about this champ and menacing player, his games, intrigues, bad days, special moments, style of play, emotions, victories and more, let's delve into the life of Roger Federer and his 20 Grand Slam title win.
| Author | : Mark Hodgkinson |
| Publisher | : Aurum Press |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 2018-06-07 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1781318239 |
Who moves fastest around the court? Which tournament awards their champion a silver pear? Are lefties more successful than right-handed players? Which player admits to smashing 70 rackets a year during his career? From detailed portraits of the icons of the sport to astonishing statistics and the champions’ most remarkable records, this collection of superbly entertaining infographics includes everything you need to know about the tennis world. Whether it is Serena Williams’ record-breaking wins, the tallest and shortest players on the tour, or Sam Groth’s 163.7mph serve, You Cannot Be Serious! has it covered. The eccentric side of the sport is here too, including players’ peculiar training methods, Andy Murray’s and Maria Sharapova’s pet dogs, and the most outlandish fashion to have graced the courts. Charting the greatest and most iconic moments in tennis, from 17-year-old Boris Becker’s unexpected Wimbledon victory to Roger Federer’s 20th Grand Slam singles title, You Cannot be Serious! is the perfect companion for devoted amateur players and armchair fans alike.
| Author | : John McEnroe |
| Publisher | : Little, Brown |
| Total Pages | : 288 |
| Release | : 2017-06-27 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 0316324876 |
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER John McEnroe's long-awaited follow-up to his #1 bestseller He is one of the most controversial and beloved athletes in history, a tennis legend and a volcanic, mesmerizing presence. But after reaching the top of his game - what came next? Fifteen years after his international number-one bestseller You Cannot Be Serious, John McEnroe is back and ready to talk. Now the undisputed elder statesman of tennis, McEnroe has won over his critics as a brilliant commentator at the US Open, Wimbledon, and other Grand Slam tournaments - with outspoken views on the modern game, its top players, and the world of 21st century sport and celebrity. Who are the game's winners and losers? What's it like playing guitar onstage with the Rolling Stones, hitting balls with today's greats, confronting his former on-court nemeses, getting scammed by an international art dealer, and raising a big family while balancing McEnroe-sized expectations? In But Seriously, John McEnroe confronts his demons and reveals his struggle to reinvent himself from champion and tennis legend to father, broadcaster, and author. The result is a richly personal account, blending anecdote and reflection with razor sharp and brutally honest opinions, all in McEnroe's signature style. This is the sports book of the year: wildly entertaining, very funny, surprisingly touching, and 100% McEnroe.
| Author | : Pete Sampras |
| Publisher | : Crown |
| Total Pages | : 330 |
| Release | : 2009-05-26 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 030738330X |
In A Champion’s Mind, the tennis great who so often exhibited visible discomfort with letting people “inside his head” finally opens up. An athletic prodigy, Pete resolved from his earliest playing days never to let anything get in the way of his love for the game. But while this determination led to tennis domination, success didn’t come without a price. Here for the first time Pete speaks freely about the personal trials he faced—including the death of a longtime coach and confidant—and the struggles he gutted his way through while being seemingly on top of the world. Among the book’s most riveting scenes are the devastating early loss that led Pete to make a monastic commitment to the game; fierce on-court battles with Andre Agassi; and the triumphant last match of Pete’s career at the finals of the 2002 U.S. Open. "A thoroughly compelling read that really probes the hard drive of a champion...All the emotion and insight that Sampras seemes reluctant to express during his playing days come spilling forth." —Jon Wertheim, senior writer, Sports Illustrated
| Author | : Novak Djokovic |
| Publisher | : Zinc Ink |
| Total Pages | : 194 |
| Release | : 2013-08-20 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 0345548981 |
Novak Djokovic reveals the gluten-free diet and fitness plan that transformed his health and pushed him to the pinnacle. In 2011, Novak Djokovic had what sportswriters called the greatest single season ever by a professional tennis player: He won ten titles, three Grand Slams, and forty-three consecutive matches. Remarkably, less than two years earlier, this champion could barely complete a tournament. How did a player once plagued by aches, breathing difficulties, and injuries on the court suddenly become the #1 ranked tennis player in the world? The answer is astonishing: He changed what he ate. In Serve to Win, Djokovic recounts how he survived the bombing of Belgrade, Serbia, rising from a war-torn childhood to the top tier of his sport. While Djokovic loved and craved bread and pasta, and especially the pizza at his family’s restaurant, his body simply couldn’t process wheat. Eliminating gluten—the protein found in wheat—made him feel instantly better, lighter, clearer, and quicker. As he continued to research and refine his diet, his health issues disappeared, extra pounds dropped away, and his improved physical health and mental focus allowed him to achieve his two childhood dreams: to win Wimbledon, and to become the #1 ranked tennis player in the world. Now Djokovic has created a blueprint for remaking your body and your life in just fourteen days. With weekly menus, mindful eating tips for optimal digestion, and delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes, you’ll be well on your way to shedding extra weight and finding your way to a better you. Djokovic also offers tips for eliminating stress and simple exercises to get you revved up and moving, the very same ones he does before each match. You don’t need to be a superstar athlete to start living and feeling better. With Serve to Win, a trimmer, stronger, healthier you is just two weeks away.
| Author | : Rod Laver |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 9780942257625 |
Original ed. published: New York: Simon and Schuster, 1971.
| Author | : Peter Bodo |
| Publisher | : Diversion Books |
| Total Pages | : 193 |
| Release | : 2012-06-30 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1938120396 |
Well-known sports journalist and writer of the #1 tennis blog on the web, TennisWorld, Peter Bodo's newest eBook is devoted to the player who holds six Wimbledon titles and countless others, Olympic gold medalist Roger Federer. With his unique insights into The Mighty Fed’s playing style, greatest rivalries, stunning winning streak (and possible decline), and even his fashion choices, Bodo chronicles the golden middle period of Federer’s career, 2006-2009. Including interviews with Federer himself, this book provides a quick-paced, passionate look at tennis’s greatest superstar.
