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Tennis' Greatest Stars (Paperback)
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Tennis' Greatest Stars (Paperback)
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From the heat of the Australian Open to the red clay of the French
Open, to the majesty of Wimbledon All England Club to the humidity
at the US Open, tennis has been a global sport for decades.
Starting with the tennis pioneers of the 20th century right up to
today, star players have influenced cultural movements, ushered in
the casual sporting style and sex appeal and the fight for equal
rights. Tennis was the first sport to have openly gay athletes and
is the only major sport where women and men take home equal
earnings. Tennis has been a leader in race relations starting in
the 1960s and 1970s. Tennis' Greatest Stars profiles the 50
greatest and most influential players of the game and presents a
historical narrative of athletic prowess, popular culture and
social responsibility. Tennis' Greatest Stars features 50 player
profiles in the following categories: Pioneers and Trailblazers -
The players who set the stage for modern tennis, including Don
Budge, who won the Grand Slam before becoming a professional; Rod
Laver, one of the first to adopt the topspin; and Althea Gibson,
the first African-American to win a major tennis championship. The
Golden Age - The rise of tennis players as celebrities, including
Billie Jean King, who defeated Bobby Riggs in the 'Battle of the
Sexes'; tantrum-throwing John McEnroe; and equal rights advocate
Arthur Ashe. The 21st Century - Tennis has reached new heights in
skill and speed as well as entered popular culture. Champions
include the powerhouse Williams sisters, Venus and Serena; Roger
Federer; Rafael Nadal; Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic. Tennis'
Greatest Stars is packed with action photographs that celebrate the
game and thoughtful essays, which cover such topics as the birth of
modern tennis, the major tournaments, international play, the
various court surfaces and new technologies. This is a superb book
for the fan and a compelling history of a great game.
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