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Wimbledon's Greatest Games

Author : Abi Smith
Publisher : eBook Partnership
ISBN 13 : 1785319469
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book Wimbledon's Greatest Games written by Abi Smith and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2021-05-31 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wimbledon's Greatest Games features 50 of the most exciting and absorbing tennis matches ever played on the All England Club's courts. Journey back in time and relive the unforgettable feats of Rod Laver, Althea Gibson, Boris Becker, John McEnroe, Billie Jean King, Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras, Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Martina Navratilova and Serena Williams among many others. From the roar of the crowd to the emotion of the players, the drop-shots, the volleys, the epic rallies and the double-faults, each thrilling contest comes alive as the action from the famous venue is brought to you in vivid detail. So, serve yourself a Pimm's, sit back and let Abi Smith transport you to Centre Court as you explore this comprehensive collection from the greatest tournament of all. Capturing gentlemen's, ladies' and doubles matches that have shaped the game, Wimbledon's Greatest Games is an action-packed, ace-filled guide that every SW19 fan will want to devour.

Wimbledon Green

Author : Seth
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1446499308
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (464 download)

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Download or read book Wimbledon Green written by Seth and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-08-31 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking a break from the serialization of his saga Clyde Fans and the design of The Complete Peanuts, critically acclaimed cartoonist and illustrator Seth creates a farcical world of the people whose passion lies in the need to own comic books (and only in mint condition). Meet Wimbledon Green, the self-proclaimed world’s greatest comic book collector who brokered the biggest comic book deal in the history of collecting. Comic book retailers, auctioneers and conventioneers from around North America, as well as Green’s collecting rivals, weigh in on the man and his vast collection of comic books. Are Green’s intentions honourable? Does he truly love comics or is he driven by the need to conquer? Lastly, is he really even Wimbledon Green? A charming and amusing caper where comic book collecting is a world of intrique and high finance – part riotous chase, part whimsical character sketch, Wimbledon Green looks at the need to collect and the need to reinvent oneself.

Strokes of Genius

Author : L. Jon Wertheim
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 0547416490
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (474 download)

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Download or read book Strokes of Genius written by L. Jon Wertheim and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The executive editor of Sports Illustrated offers an in-depth analysis and behind-the-scenes look at the historic 2008 match between tennis titans. In the 2008 Wimbledon men’s final, Centre Court was a stage set worthy of Shakespearean drama. Five-time champion Roger Federer was on track to take his rightful place as the most dominant player in the history of the game. He just needed to cling to his trajectory. So, in the last few moments of daylight, Centre Court witnessed a coronation. Only it wasn’t a crowning for the Swiss heir apparent but for a swashbuckling Spaniard. Twenty-two-year-old Rafael Nadal prevailed, in five sets, in what was, according to the author, “essentially a four-hour, forty-eight-minute infomercial for everything that is right about tennis—a festival of skill, accuracy, grace, strength, speed, endurance, determination, and sportsmanship.” It was also the encapsulation of a fascinating rivalry, hard fought and of historic proportions. In the tradition of John McPhee’s classic Levels of the Game, Strokes of Genius deconstructs this defining moment in sport, using that match as the backbone of a provocative, thoughtful, and entertaining look at the science, art, psychology, technology, strategy, and personality that go into a single tennis match. With vivid, intimate detail, Wertheim re-creates this epic battle in a book that is both a study of the mechanics and art of the game and the portrait of a rivalry as dramatic as that of Ali–Frazier, Palmer–Nicklaus, and McEnroe–Borg. “Deftly touches on all the defining factors of contemporary tennis.” —San Francisco Chronicle “Illuminates a kingdom changing hands. An engrossing book.” —Bud Collins

The Greatest Games

Author : Jamie Carragher
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1473584116
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book The Greatest Games written by Jamie Carragher and published by Random House. This book was released on 2020-11-12 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Essential reading for players, fans and coaches' - Steven Gerrard 'A cracking read' - Chris Evans 'I couldn't put it down' - Joey Barton What are the greatest games ever played? From Jurgen Klopp to Gary Neville, Xavi to David Beckham, Jamie Carragher speaks with teammates, rivals, managers and legends of the sport to identify and analyse football's greatest encounters. As Carra and his contributors take you into the dressing rooms and out onto the pitches of the world's most celebrated stadiums, they relive some of the defining moments of their playing careers as well as many more from the greatest football matches ever played - from title deciders and cup finals to against-all-odds comebacks, tactical masterclasses and old school classics. Packed full of hilarious stories, exclusive anecdotes and refreshing appraisals, in The Greatest Games Jamie Carragher takes you into the heart of these matches, revealing new insights into the teams, players and coaches that have shaped football.

The Greatest Tennis Matches of the Twentieth Century

Author : Steve Flink
Publisher : Rutledge Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book The Greatest Tennis Matches of the Twentieth Century written by Steve Flink and published by Rutledge Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author recounts 30 matches from 1926 to 1999 and ranks the twenty best players.

The Great Game of Tennis - A Collection of Classic Magazine Articles on the History and Techniques of Tennis

Author : Various
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473359201
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book The Great Game of Tennis - A Collection of Classic Magazine Articles on the History and Techniques of Tennis written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-09-09 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection of classic magazines we have compiled a series of informative publications on the subject of sport. The titles in this range include 'Correct Technique for the Great Sport of Golf,' 'The Great Sport of Hockey,' 'The Gentleman's Sport of Hunting,' and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, 'The Great Game of Tennis', contains information on the history and techniques of tennis. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions.

Wimbledon

Author : Marty Gitlin
Publisher : ABDO Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1624010067
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book Wimbledon written by Marty Gitlin and published by ABDO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wimbledon tennis tournament, known simply as the Championships, is one of Sports' Greatest Championships! Since the first tournament in 1877, hundreds of thousands of people have followed the thirteen-day tournament. Now, young readers can learn about Wimbledon's history, the famous teams and players, the spectacular volleys, and the future of the sport from in their library. Informative sidebars add to the high impact photographs and easy-to-read text, bringing Sports' Greatest Championships to readers of all ages. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

You Cannot Be Serious

Author : John McEnroe
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101204400
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book You Cannot Be Serious written by John McEnroe and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-06-10 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A no-holds-barred, intimate memoir by John McEnroe—the bad boy of professional tennis. John McEnroe stunned the tennis elite when he came out of nowhere to make the Wimbledon semifinals at the age of eighteen—and just a few years later, he was ranked number one in the world. You Cannot Be Serious is McEnroe at his most personal, an intimate examination of Johnny Mac, the kid from Queens, and his “wild ride” through the world of professional tennis at a boom time when players were treated like rock stars. In this “bracing serve-and-volley autobiography” (The Boston Globe) he candidly explores the roots of his famous on-court explosions; his ambivalence toward the sport that made him famous; his adventures (and misadventures) on the road; his views of colleagues from Connors to Borg to Lendl; his opinions of contemporary tennis; his marriages to actress Tatum O'Neal and pop star Patty Smyth; and his roles as husband, father, senior tour player, and often-controversial commentator.

Anyone for Tennis?

Author : Martin Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781845135430
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (354 download)

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Download or read book Anyone for Tennis? written by Martin Smith and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wimbledon has progressed from vicarage tea-party pastime to the greatest tennis tournament in the world. It is the one Grand Slam event that today’s multi-millionaire players yearn to win above all others. The only one still played in whites and fought on grass, and one of the few surviving bastions of true sportsmanship. The names of Perry, Lenglen, Wills Moody, Tilden, Budge, Laver, Borg, McEnroe, Navratilova, Sampras, Graf, Federer and the Williams sisters – etched among the immortals on the All-England Club’s honours board – will be remembered more for their exploits in SW19 than at any other tournament. Through the expert analysis and reporting of tennis correspondents such as A. Myers Wallis, John Olliff, Lance Tingay and John Parsons, the Daily Telegraph has chronicled the skill, artistry and courage of the game’s greatest exponents since the Championships first began in 1877. In over 130 years there has hardly been a cross-court winner, backhand down the line, overhead smash or double-fault that has passed unnoticed or uncommented. But Wimbledon is so much more than a tennis tournament. The Fortnight is a cornerstone of the mid-summer social season, as renowned for its gargantuan consumption of Champagne, smoked salmon and the ubiquitous strawberries and cream as for its controversies, tantrums and umbrellas on court. It is the only sporting event of the year that bursts off the sports pages and invades such diverse sections as fashion, cookery, television and property. Not to mention the front page, leader page and letters column – as The Daily Telegraph Book of Wimbledon now delightfully demonstrates. Over the years the Telegraph has attracted such notable writers as Michael Parkinson, Sebastian Faulks, Russell Davies and Taki to enthuse about Wimbledon, as well as providing a platform for insightful comment from great players of the past like John McEnroe, Fred Perry, Chris Evert and Billie-Jean King. Now we collect the very best of that writing to present the complete history of England’s greatest sporting institution. So kick back with that Pimms spritzer, and read on! Martin Smith was for many years Assistant Sports Editor of The Daily Telegraph.

The Greatest Tennis Matches of All Time

Author : Steve Flink
Publisher : New Chapter Press
ISBN 13 : 9780942257939
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (579 download)

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Download or read book The Greatest Tennis Matches of All Time written by Steve Flink and published by New Chapter Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the history of some of the best tennis matches, focusing on breaking down, analyzing, and putting historical context into each match.

American Lawn Tennis

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 734 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book American Lawn Tennis written by and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Epic

Author : Matthew Cronin
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 9781118015964
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (159 download)

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Download or read book Epic written by Matthew Cronin and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A top tennis writer tells the story of the greatest Wimbledon, the greatest U.S. Open, and the greatest rivalry in the history of the game The epic 1980 Wimbledon final that ended with John McEnroe's defeat by his idol, Bjorn Borg, is considered the greatest tennis match ever. The U.S. Open final later that year, when McEnroe got his revenge, is considered the greatest U.S. Open ever. These two matches marked McEnroe's transformation from tennis player into an American icon, the high point of tennis's gigantic leap into the national consciousness, and the beginning of Borg's rapid and surprising decline. This book takes you back to that amazing summer at the height of the golden age of tennis. Includes fascinating details about John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg both on and off the court, from grueling practice sessions to late-night partying Packed with stories and anecdotes of top tennis players and coaches, including Vitas Gerulaitis, Mary Carillo, Lennart Bergelin, and others Highlights a pivotal moment in the evolution of the game?from quiet to loud, from wood to metal racquets, and from European to American dominance Written by veteran tennis writer and analyst Matthew Cronin Whether you're a longtime tennis fan or a recent convert, Epic will give you a deeper understanding of the game and of two of the most amazing players ever to have played it.

The People's Wimbledon

Author : Richard Jones
Publisher : Pitch Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781785316357
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (163 download)

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Download or read book The People's Wimbledon written by Richard Jones and published by Pitch Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The People's Wimbledon brings you the magic of SW19 in words and pictures. The book combines hundreds of stunning illustrations with memories and anecdotes from players, journalists, broadcasters and fans - from 1877 to the modern day. This book is a 'must' if you've been bitten by the Wimbledon bug.

100 Years of Wimbledon

Author : Lance Tingay
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book 100 Years of Wimbledon written by Lance Tingay and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tennis, Meisterschaften, Geschichte.

Classic Home Video Games, 1989-1990

Author : Brett Weiss
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476667942
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book Classic Home Video Games, 1989-1990 written by Brett Weiss and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-10-05 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third in a series about home video games, this detailed reference work features descriptions and reviews of every official U.S.-released game for the Neo Geo, Sega Genesis and TurboGrafx-16, which, in 1989, ushered in the 16-bit era of gaming. Organized alphabetically by console brand, each chapter includes a description of the game system followed by substantive entries for every game released for that console. Video game entries include historical information, gameplay details, the author's critique, and, when appropriate, comparisons to similar games. Appendices list and offer brief descriptions of all the games for the Atari Lynx and Nintendo Game Boy, and catalogue and describe the add-ons to the consoles covered herein--Neo Geo CD, Sega CD, Sega 32X and TurboGrafx-CD.

A Terrible Splendor

Author : Marshall Jon Fisher
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 030739395X
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book A Terrible Splendor written by Marshall Jon Fisher and published by Crown. This book was released on 2010-04-20 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before Federer versus Nadal, before Borg versus McEnroe, 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. But the match’s significance extended well beyond the immaculate grass courts of Wimbledon. Against the backdrop of the Great Depression and the brink of World War II, one man played for the pride of his country while the other played for his life. Budge, the humble hard-working American who would soon become the first man to win all four Grand Slam titles in the same year, vied to keep the Davis Cup out of the hands of the Nazi regime. On the other side of the net, the immensely popular and elegant von Cramm fought Budge point for point knowing that a loss might precipitate his descent into the living hell being constructed behind barbed wire back home. Born into an aristocratic family, von Cramm was admired for his devastating good looks as well as his unparalleled sportsmanship. But he harbored a dark secret, one that put him under increasing Gestapo surveillance. And his situation was made even more perilous by his refusal to join the Nazi Party or defend Hitler. Desperately relying on his athletic achievements and the global spotlight to keep him out of the Gestapo’s clutches, his strategy was to keep traveling and keep winning. A Davis Cup victory would make him the toast of Germany. A loss might be catastrophic. Watching the mesmerizingly intense match from the stands was von Cramm’s mentor and all-time tennis superstar Bill Tilden–a consummate showman whose double life would run in ironic counterpoint to that of his German pupil. Set at a time when sports and politics were inextricably linked, A Terrible Splendor gives readers a courtside seat on that fateful day, moving gracefully between the tennis match for the ages and the dramatic events leading Germany, Britain, and America into global war. A book like no other in its weaving of social significance and athletic spectacle, this soul-stirring account is ultimately a tribute to the strength of the human spirit.

Rafa

Author : Rafael Nadal
Publisher : Hachette Books
ISBN 13 : 1401303927
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Rafa written by Rafael Nadal and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2011-08-23 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his memoir, written with award-winning journalist John Carlin, tennis star Rafael Nadal reveals the secrets of his game and shares the inspiring personal story behind his success. What makes a champion? What does it take to be the best in the world at your sport? Rafael Nadal has the answers. It begins in Mallorca, where the tight-knit Nadal family has lived for generations. Coached by his uncle Toni from the age of four and taught humility and respect by his parents, Nadal has managed the uncommon feat of becoming an acclaimed global celebrity while remaining a gracious, hardworking role model for people in all walks of life. Now he takes us behind the scenes, from winning the Wimbledon 2008 final -- described by John McEnroe as "the greatest game of tennis" he had ever seen -- to the family problems that brought him low in 2009 and the numerous injuries that have threatened his career. With candor and intelligence, Nadal brings readers on his dramatic and triumphant journey, never losing sight of the prize he values above all others: the unity and love of his family. From RAFA:"During a match, you are in a permanent battle to fight back your everyday vulnerabilities, bottle up your human feelings. The more bottled up they are, the greater your chances of winning, so long as you've trained as hard as you play and the gap in talent is not too wide between you and your rival. The gap in talent with Federer existed, but it was not impossibly wide. It was narrow enough, even on his favorite surface in the tournament he played best, for me to know that if I silenced the doubts and fears, and exaggerated hopes, inside my head better than he did, I could beat him. You have to cage yourself in protective armor, turn yourself into a bloodless warrior. It's a kind of self-hypnosis, a game you play, with deadly seriousness, to disguise your own weaknesses from yourself, as well as from your rival."