The Wimbledon Final That Never Was . . . - And Other Tennis Tales from a By-Gone Era (Paperback)

The only time in the history of Wimbledon that the men's singles final was not played is told in detail by the crowned champion in this illuminating tennis biography. Sidney Wood won the 1931 Wimbledon title by default over Frank Shields - his school buddy, doubles partner, roommate, and Davis Cup team-mate - in one of the most curious episodes in sports history. Wood tells the tale of how Shields was ordered by the U.S. Tennis Association not to compete in the championship match so that he could rest his injured knee in preparation for an upcoming Davis Cup match. Three years later the story continues when he and Shields played a match at the Queen's Club for the Wimbledon trophy. Also included are a compilation of short stories that deliver fascinating anecdotes of the 1930s and a signature document of the play and styles of 20th-century tennis legends.

General

Imprint:	New Chapter Press,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2011
First published:	June 2011
Authors:	Sidney Wood • David Wood
Dimensions:	215 x 139 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	200
ISBN-13:	978-0-942257-84-7
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Ball games > Racket games > Tennis
LSN:	0-942257-84-7
Barcode:	9780942257847

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