Description
Fun and fact-filled, this compilation offers anniversaries, summaries, and anecdotes of events from the world of tennis for every day in the calendar year. Presented in a day-by-day format, the entries into this mini-encyclopedia include major tournament victory dates, summaries of the greatest matches ever played, trivia, and statistics as well as little-known and quirky happenings. Easy-to-use and packed with fascinating details, this compendium is the perfect companion for tennis and general sports fans alike.
Reviews
"An addictive feast that you can enjoy every possible way--dipping in for various morsels, devouring it day-by-day, or selectively finding essential ingredients. As a tennis writer, I will always keep this book at the head of my table." --Joel Drucker, author, Jimmy Connors Saved My Life
"An easy and unique way to absorb the greatest--and most quirky--moments in tennis history. It's best read a page a day!" --Bill Mountford, LTA executive and former director of tennis, USTA National Tennis Center
"A fun read that chronicles some of the most important--and unusual--moments in the annals of tennis. Randy Walker is an excellent narrator of tennis history and has done an incredible job of researching and compiling this entertaining volume." --Jim Courier, two-time French and Australian Open champion, Hall-of-Famer, and cofounder, Outback Champions series
"A fun and informative trip through the sport's history." --tennisreporters.net
"Walker has written a fascinating portrait of the game and its many eccentric characters. I can recommend it heartily to tennis fans whether for its moments of high drama or slapstick comedy." --Long Island Tennis Magazine
"Tennis lovers now have an incredible day-by-day showcase for all 365 days of the year. It's a fun and fact-filled compendium for tennis nuts everywhere." -- Inside Tennis Magazine
Book Information
ISBN 9780942257427
Author Walker R
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint New Chapter Press,U.S.
Publisher New Chapter Press,U.S.