British Tennis

From the Renshaws to the Murrays

Kevin Stirling Jefferys

• Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
• eBook ISBN:
  9781785315596
• Year: 2019

A comprehensive history of British tennis, revealing its surprising strengths and iconic figures from the 1880s to today.

Contrary to popular belief, Britain boasts a strong tennis legacy. Historian Kevin Jefferys examines the nation's fluctuating tennis fortunes, from the Renshaws to the Murrays, highlighting striking triumphs and depressing failures. Discover the best British players of all time and their impact on the international stage.

• Explore the evolution of British tennis tactics and techniques.
• Learn about the key figures who shaped the sport.
• Understand Britain's place in global tennis history.

For sports enthusiasts and history buffs, this is a compelling account of British tennis, celebrating its achievements and enduring spirit.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Dedication
• Preface and Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• 1. Victorian trailblazers
• 2. Edwardian greats
• 3. Rising from the ashes
• 4. The 1930s heyday
• 5. ‘Poor relations in world tennis’
• 6. From amateurism to professionalism
• 7. Thirty years of hurt
• 8. The Murrays on the march
• Conclusion
• Summary: career highlights of Britain’s top players
• Notes
• Bibliography
• Photos