Racquet Sports category: 291 books

Pete Sampras is arguably the greatest player tennis has ever seen. A man whose hard-nosed work ethic led to an unprecedented No. 1 world ranking for 286 consecutive weeks, and whose prodigious talent made possible an as yet unbroken 14 Grand Slam record. Yet while more vocal rivals often grabbed the...

When Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal both shockingly exited Wimbledon in the early rounds of the 2013 championships, the level of expectation on Scotsman Andy Murray to become the first British champion of the men's competition since 1936—already high—reached fever pitch. Overcoming a two-set deficit...

Seven years of collected observations on the post-prime period of Roger Federer's tennis career, from 2011 to June of 2017. Federer exists in a unique tennis universe on many levels, and so it is that a "post-prime" period with only two major championships has nevertheless become luminous, dazzling,...

A great How-To book on playing the game of tennis, with information about all the strokes, match strategy, rules of the game, and staying healthy -- with a foreword by Australian tennis legend Roy Emerson: “Apart from having instant appeal to tennis lovers everywhere, the knowledge in this book...

A hot gay story of two men, one changing room and a professional visit that ends in unexpected ball games.  When an architect turns up at a tennis club he expects to be looking at the dimensions of a changing room in need of renovation, rather than getting the measure of one of the...

This simple guide contains the very basics and the very first step you may need to know before beginning tennis. It is composed of introduction on tennis and origin and history of tennis and grand slams. It contains: Tennis introduction, Tennis origin and history, History of tennis grand slams.

The first comprehensive history of squash in the United States, Squash incorporates every aspect of this increasingly popular sport: men's and women's play, juniors and intercollegiates, singles and doubles, hardball and softball, amateurs and professionals. Invented by English schoolboys in the 1850s,...

One billion Chinese pong fans can’t be wrong. With an all-star team of contributing writers—including Nick Hornby, Will Shortz, Davy Rothbart, Harold Evans, and Jonathan Safran Foer—and quirky, fascinating images of table tennis from around the world, editors Eli Horowitz (McSweeny’s)...

This is your complete guide to Tennis at the London Summer Olympics. Learn about tennis, who is on the American Olympic team and which athletes to expect on the podium. This guide is your complete insider look at Tennis in the 2012 London Olympics. Includes tips on how to become an Olympic tennis player!

From stately lawns and gentlemen players to Andre Agassi and Venus Williams: 65 great writings on tennis that chronicle the transformation of the sport. Since its inception, tennis has embraced traditions more patrician than plebeian. But times--and tennis--have changed. The game once reserved...

Do You Happen To Suffer From Tennis Elbow? Want To Know More About Your Tennis Elbow Condition? Want The Proper Treatment For Your Tennis Elbow? In How To Cure Tennis Elbow - The Definitive Guide For The Treatment Of Tennis Elbow, you find a simple guide towards understanding your tennis elbow...

This New York Times hardcover bestseller is a remarkable journey through fame, tragedy, self-discovery, and triumph Getting a Grip chronicles Monica Seles's early success on the tennis circuit where, at age sixteen, she became the youngest winner in French Open history. For three years she...

More Than Just the Strokes: Personal Best Tennis in Clubland and Beyond is a comprehensive common sense guidebook designed to assist the reader in reaching the apex of his or her tennis game. Based on over thirty- five years of playing and coaching experience, this book is not simply another “system.”...

Tennis! Feel the joy and love of the game. Wander through courts and locker rooms, where you'll find stories of tennis that aren't televised for the large dollars, but enjoyed just because it's a great game. Tennis is the ultimate social sport. To play, you need a partner, for doubles, three...