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Legendary Moments in Australian Tennis
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Celebrating the Greatest Matches and Moments in Australian Tennis Ash Barty's Match Point is a powerful tribute to a century of Australian tennis. With her unique perspective as a Grand Slam champion, Barty revisits the matches, legends, and moments that have shaped the sport, inspired a...
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Celebrating the Greatest Matches and Moments in Australian Tennis
Ash Barty's Match Point is a powerful tribute to a century of Australian tennis. With her unique perspective as a Grand Slam champion, Barty revisits the matches, legends, and moments that have shaped the sport, inspired a nation, and captivated the world.
From Jack Crawford's near-Grand Slam in 1933 to Dylan Alcott's Paralympic triumph in 2021, and from Evonne Goolagong Cawley's graceful Wimbledon victories to Sam Stosur's stunning US Open triumph, Match Point captures 22 unforgettable moments that defined careers, captured hearts, and showcased the courage, resilience, and sportsmanship at the heart of Australian tennis.
Spanning all four Grand Slam tournaments and iconic events such as the Davis Cup, the Paralympic and Olympic Games, Match Point highlights the sport's evolution and the players who left their mark across 22 matches - including Rod Laver, Margaret Court, Pat Cash, Chris O'Neil, and Pat Rafter.
Illustrated with more than 100 stunning photographs and enriched by Barty's personal reflections, Match Point is a heartfelt celebration of the matches that matter, the values they inspire, and the legacy that lives on far beyond the trophies.
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ISBN: 9781460769775
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 December 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Audience: General / adult
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Weight: 0g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Australian Ashleigh Barty was a professional tennis player on the Women's Tennis Association tour from 2011 to 2022 (with a break from late 2014 to early 2016). Widely regarded as one of the sport's most naturally talented players, Ash's game style and ability to play a wide variety of shots set her apart from her opponents. Ash's off-court manner endeared her further to the tennis community and fans around the world. With her signature unassuming approach, confidence to forge her own path and commitment to being a good person before all else, she became a role model for many. Ash announced her retirement from professional tennis in March 2022. Ranked WTA World No. 1 and the reigning ladies singles champion at Wimbledon and the Australian Open, she departed from the sport as one of the most accomplished players ever. Her tennis achievements include: 3 Grand Slam singles titles, 1 Grand Slam doubles title, 12 WTA singles titles, 11 WTA doubles titles and an Olympic bronze medal for mixed doubles. Ash held the WTA World No. 1 ranking for 114 consecutive weeks, the fourth-longest streak in tour history, behind Steffi Graf (186 weeks), Serena Williams (also 186) and Martina Navratilova (156). In all, Ash spent 121 weeks at World No. 1, the seventh most in WTA tour history, surpassed only by Steffi Graf, Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams, Chris Evert, Martina Hingis and Monica Seles. A proud First Nations woman, Ash is committed to creating sport and education opportunities for youth in communities around Australia. A passionate reader and advocate for children's literacy, Ash has published the bestselling Little Ash series for ages 5 and up. Ash is a huge believer in the long-term benefits of reading for children, and the Little Ash series engages young readers due to its popular themes of sport, family, friendship and school, plus its appealing illustrations and easy-to-read language. Ash's next chapter is yet to be written but will certainly involve a new set of goals and dreams, expanding her community work, spending time with her family and her dogs, and enjoying many sports as a fan.
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