Description
Compiled by the world's foremost tennis historian and journalist, this book is the ultimate collection of historical tennis information, including year-by-year recaps of every tennis season and biographical sketches of every major tennis personality, as well as stats, records, and championship rolls for all of the major events. This third edition is updated with the latest history-making records and covers the recent achievements of a galaxy of stars-including Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, and Serena Williams-without forgetting the contributions of some of the foundational names in the sport, such as Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg, Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, and Andre Agassi. Collins highlights his own personal relationships with the sport's biggest names, offering insights into the world of professional tennis that can't be found anywhere else.
About the Author
Bud Collins is a world-famous tennis journalist and historian, a long-time columnist for the Boston Globe, and a television broadcaster for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, ESPN, and the Tennis Channel. He is an inductee into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. He lives in Boston.
Book Information
ISBN 9781937559380
Author Bud Collins
Format Paperback
Page Count 900
Imprint New Chapter Press,U.S.
Publisher New Chapter Press,U.S.
Weight(grams) 1759g
