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.
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The Bud Collins History of Tennis
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3Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Acknowledgements
- Contents
- Intro
- Section I – Tennis Year-by-Year
- Section II – The Major Championships
- Section III – International Play
- Section IV – Biographies
- Section V – Tours, Rankings and Other Championships