Tennis

A contemporary of Federer, Nadal and the Williams sisters brings us inside the strange and fascinating world of pro tennis. When Conor Niland was 16, he got the chance to hit with Serena Williams at Nick Bollettieri's famed tennis academy. Conor, the Irish junior number one, was feeling a bit homesick. Serena, also 16, already owned her own house beside...

Improve your game and discover your true potential by increasing your concentration, willpower and confidence. Described by Billie Jean King as her 'tennis bible', Timothy Gallwey's multi-million bestseller, including an introduction from acclaimed sports psychologist Geoff Beattie, has been a phenomenon for players of all abilities since it was first published in 1972. Instead of concentrating on how to improve...

Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a gripping tale that dives deep into the life of Carrie Soto, an uncompromising and relentless tennis legend. Celebrated for her unmatched prowess on the tennis court, Carrie has won 20 Grand Slam titles, solidifying her place in history as the world's greatest player. However, six years after she has retired,...

Discover the turbulent journey of one of tennis's most celebrated athletes in Open, the stunning and candid autobiography of Andre Agassi. From his early years, Agassi was groomed to be a tennis prodigy, a journey marked by both triumph and torment. Starting from the tender age when he could barely stand, Agassi was pushed by his father to hit tennis...

The second book in the sizzling GRAM SLAM tennis romance series, perfect for fans of Challengers and Wimbledon. When Aussie Dylan Bailey walks away from her tenth grand slam without a title, she decides to call in for early retirement. But after spending time with fellow pro and British player Oliver Anderson, he convinces her she still has one last...

Widely regarded as one of the greatest ever sportspeople, Roger Federer is a global phenomenon. From his humble beginnings as a temperamental teenager to becoming a symbol of enduring greatness, The Master is the definitive biography of a global icon who is both beloved and yet intensely private. But his path from a temperamental, bleach-blond teenager with dubious style sense...

'A fantastic and fascinating exploration of the life of a great champion... Full of compelling insight.' - Tom Hiddleston 'This book captures the deep complexities in Novak's mind and his life and how he's dealt with them in a thoughtful, soul-searching way.' - Chris Evert 'A fascinating insight into the greatest tennis player of all time.' - Evening Standard tennis...

The story of Jelena Dokic, in her words 'A chilling account.' New York Times This is a story of Jelena Dokic's survival. How she survived as a refugee, twice. How she survived on the tennis court to become world No. 4. But, most importantly, how she survived her father, Damir Dokic, the tennis dad from hell. Jelena was a prodigious...

But Seriously offers an intimate and captivating look into the life of tennis legend John McEnroe, delving deep beyond the tennis courts. Fifteen years after his best-selling memoir Serious, McEnroe returns, this time baring his soul with even more fervour and transparency. Navigating through the years since his retirement, McEnroe shares his unfiltered thoughts on the tennis greats of today...

Learn the basics of tennis so you can hit the courts, improve your game, and follow the pros This updated edition of Tennis For Dummies takes you into the world of tennis today. You'll learn the history of the game, the rules, the latest gear, the hottest strategies, and everything else you need to know to get into this popular...

René Stauffer has been closely covering Roger Federer's career for nearly 25 years. In this comprehensive biography, Stauffer talks at length to the man himself, his family, friends, coaches, and rivals to paint an unrivalled picture of the greatest male tennis player of all time. From his early life in Basel, Switzerland, where he first picked up a tennis racquet,...

Fedegraphica: A Graphic Biography of the Genius of Roger Federer by Mark Hodgkinson explores the life and career of Roger Federer, almost universally recognised as the greatest tennis player of all time and possibly the greatest athlete. Adored worldwide, Federer has become one of sport's most iconic and popular figures. This innovative graphic biography delves into Federer's genius, celebrated like...

Watch Li Na winning at the Australian Open. Now read her life story. Li Na claimed an unprecedented victory at the 2011 French Open at age twenty-nine and became the first player from an Asian country to win a Grand Slam singles title. Outspoken and likeable, the 'late-blooming' Chinese tennis superstar is one of the world's top ten players and...

From the origins of the game on grass courts to its evolution into a global smash hit, uncover the timeless strategies and sheer passion that have lobbed tennis into the limelight. With captivating anecdotes and insights about iconic players like Roger Federer, Serena Williams, and Rafael Nadal, discover how tennis has served up unforgettable moments, from epic matches to record-breaking...

An intimate biography of tennis's living legend Rafael Nadal. Tennis is not short on history. When Nadal arrived on the scene in 2005, the record for men's singles titles at the French Open stood at six, held by Bjorn Borg. Almost twenty years later, Nadal has more than doubled Borg's total with a mind-boggling fourteen titles. His record will undoubtedly...

A deeply researched biography of the new (smiley) face of tennis. A global star who has achieved more than Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer did by this stage of their careers. At just 19 years old, Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open and became the youngest ever men's world number one. At only 21, he already had four...

What’s the number one thing stopping you from playing your best tennis? Ian Westermann, founder of the world's number one online tennis instruction portal, Essentialtennis.com, confidently identifies a surprising obstacle: the ball. It might sound ridiculous at first—after all, the core of tennis is hitting the ball over the net and keeping it in play. However, it's precisely this focus...

Every one of the world's half a million tennis courts is, at its most basic, an identical blank canvas: a 78-foot by 36-foot rectangle, divided by a 3-foot-high net in its centre, and marked with eleven straight lines. But add in the elements of surface, space, wind, acoustics, crowds, shadows, humidity, and even air density, and every tennis court is...

Rafa: My Story is a compelling autobiography of Rafael Nadal, penned with the expertise of award-winning journalist John Carlin. This riveting account provides an in-depth and intimate look into the life of one of the greatest tennis players of all time. From his early beginnings on the sun-drenched courts of Mallorca to his rise to global stardom, Nadal's journey is...

The fiercely honest, fearless, and darkly funny autobiography of Maria Sharapova - child tennis star, global brand, survivor - Unstoppable takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the highs and lows of a remarkable life on and off the court. This compelling memoir delves deep into the extraordinary experiences that shaped Sharapova into one of tennis's greatest and most controversial...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CHARLES TYRWHITT SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2026 Idol. Legend. Enigma. For the first time, one of the all-time greatest sportsmen is finally ready to share his astonishing story: the long-awaited tell-all memoir from Björn Borg. 'a shockingly revelatory insight' - The Times 'The tennis star retired too early, overdosed on drugs, was serially unfaithful and has been battling...

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Far more than a superb memoir about the highest levels of professional tennis, Open is the engrossing story of a remarkable life. • "Agassi’s memoir is just as entrancing as his tennis game.” —Time “Honest in a way that such books seldom are.” —The New York Times Andre Agassi had his life mapped out for him before he...

Explore the fascinating history of familiar American tennis icons and discover what makes them legendary Immortals of American Tennis paints a vivid portrait of the legendary figures who have shaped the sport in the United States. Tennis expert, author, and journalist Steve Flink recounts the stories of pioneers like Bill Tilden and Helen Wills alongside the iconic journeys of stars...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2025 BY THE NEW YORKER NPR TOWN & COUNTRY The story of Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and their epic rivalry, as told by "the best tennis writer in America" (Brian Phillips, The Ringer). For more than two decades, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer dominated men’s tennis so thoroughly that it became...

The unmissable new fake-dating romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Picking Daisies on Sundays! Pre-order now. After a messy breakup, it feels like the entire world hates tennis superstar Luna Aldridge. With her reputation ruined and her career at risk, the only way to repair it is a PR stunt: fake-dating Hollywood's golden boy, Kieran Alexander. There's just...

With a power serve of 129 miles per hour and countless titles to her name (including number one in the world), Venus Williams is an amazing force in the world of tennis. She stands at 6'1" and possesses great reach, or "wingspan," and a rare mental tenacity that has put many, many trophies on her mantelpiece. It was thanks to...

The first collection of plays from a major American playwright, Plays One includes: Photograph 51, A Delicate Ship, Boy and The Last Match. Photograph 51: Does Rosalind Franklin know how precious her photograph is? In the race to unlock the secret of life, it could be the one to hold the key. With rival scientists looking everywhere for the answer,...

The third book in the GRAND SLAM series, a sizzling, sapphic, enemies-to-lovers tennis romance. They're rivals on the court. But off it? That's where things get messy... Ines Costa, Spain's golden girl, hasn't won a Grand Slam since her breakout two years ago. Now, injuries and sky-high expectations are threatening to take her down. Enter Chloe Murphy — brash, brilliant,...

In It's Not My Fault, author Joshua Shifrin helps tennis players make sense of their most monumental losses on the court. The next time a player goes down in defeat, he or she can always explain the woeful loss with, "My opponent was a pusher... I can't play against pushers." Or after a bad shot, tennis gurus might try to...

ACE offers a look at the intersection of tennis and fashion, capturing the sport’s most iconic, stylish, and transformative moments, through the expert lens of fashion insider and author of CBK: Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: A Life in Fashion, Sunita Kumar Nair. From starch whites at Wimbledon to bold statement pieces on and off the court, the history of tennis has...

Spend the year on the most breathtaking tennis courts around the world. Incredible Courts: Discover a different tennis court from around the world each month and celebrate the global power of tennis from the Maldives to Spain to South Korea. Expert Author: Nick Pachelli is a competitive tennis player and journalist who has covered tennis for The New York Times,...

A 23-times Grand Slam Champion, most WTA match wins on tour and ranked #1 over ten consecutive years - Serena Williams is the ultimate champion. Always a fierce competitor, Serena's unique story is one of overcoming challenges through an incredible determination, supreme talent and unmatched drive. In this innovative illustrated biography, Serena by Mark Hodgkinson, Serena Williams's tennis is explored...

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Madeleine Blais, the dramatic and colourful story of legendary tennis star and international celebrity, Alice Marble. In August 1939, Alice Marble graced the cover of Life magazine, photographed by the famed Alfred Eisenstaedt. She was a glamorous worldwide celebrity, having that year won singles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles tennis titles at both Wimbledon and...

Written by Mats Holm and Ulf Roosvald, Björn Borg and the Super-Swedes explains how a small country with eight million inhabitants like Sweden could become the leading nation in tennis and an example to imitate worldwide. It starts with the legend of Björn Borg, the taciturn and mysterious Swede who became an icon of the '70s and turned tennis into...

Longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2020 Financial Times, Best Sports Books of 2020 Pristine lawns, tennis whites, strawberries and cream — tennis is synonymous with the upper echelons of society. But scratch beneath the surface and you'll quickly discover a different history, one of untold struggles on and off the courts. From the birth of...

Wimbledon 2024: The Official Story of The Championships is the comprehensive, entertaining, and beautifully illustrated re-telling of a spell-binding fortnight of tennis at the All England Club. Since 1984, the official 'annual' has reviewed in detail each Championships held at Wimbledon, and this 40th edition promises to be one of the best yet with the tournament playing host to established...

Timed to coincide with the US Open's 50th anniversary, this exquisitely produced book celebrates the most electrifying event in tennis. All of the key moments and unforgettable personalities from the competition's 50-year history are brought to life by vibrant, exclusive photography. US Open: 50 Years of Championship Tennis provides a comprehensive look at the tournament, from the early years of...

Wimbledon: The Pinnacle of Sport is a lavish and beautiful large format photographic book celebrating The Championships and a golden era of tennis. It features legends of the sport like Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, and Serena Williams, as well as the bright future represented by the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff. The book's 252...

The Open Era is a heated rivalry, but this time it's tennis... Perfect for fans of Heated Rivalry, Challengers, Carrie Soto is Back and Red, White and Royal Blue comes this sizzling New Adult sports romance. A sizzling new adult sports romance, for fans of Heated Rivalry, Challengers, Carrie Soto is Back and Red, White and Royal Blue. Game. Set....

Wimbledon 2022 - The Official Story of The Championships is the comprehensive, entertaining, and beautifully illustrated re-telling of a spellbinding fortnight of tennis at the All England Club. Since 1984, the official 'annual' has reviewed in detail each Championships held at Wimbledon, and this 38th edition promises to be one of the best yet, with the tournament playing host to...

Tennis is one of the only worldwide sports in which women have consistently played on the same stage as men for the past 50 years. The environment has allowed the women's game to create its own culture and narrative. While the men's headlines have been grabbed by the Big Three of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, on the...

'This is a wonderful book. I love it. Mark's research is amazing, with the in-depth interviews and level of detail providing great insights into who Carlos Alcaraz is.' - Annabel Croft, broadcaster and former tennis player 'A perfect match of author and subject. Mark Hodgkinson's mix of style and substance - flair and professionalism - mirrors Carlos Alcaraz on a...

LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR From the bestselling author of The Master, longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year. An intimate, original biography of tennis legend Rafael Nadal, and the first to cover his entire career. After his award-winning look at Roger Federer, Christopher Clarey,...

All the passion, drama, and beauty of tennis is captured in this most up-to-date comprehensive history – from its early beginnings as a sport, the greatest matches ever played, to its global star players and personalities of present day. This volume is a must-read for tennis aficionados. Tennis, the much-loved sport, is a game for the ages dating back to...

Throughout her multi-faceted career, Venus Williams has earned four Olympic gold medals, 21 Grand Slam titles, and built two companies. Along with her sister, Venus became the first female African American minority owner of an NFL team, the Miami Dolphins. All her successes are tied to one simple promise to herself: make everything in life easy, enjoyable, but most of...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER ONE OF The New Yorker's BEST BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR) Bloomberg’S 10 BEST BOOKS OF SUMMER 2025 Town & Country’S BEST BOOKS OF AUGUST Inside Hook’S 10 BEST BOOKS OF AUGUST * The story of Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and their epic new rivalry, as told by “the best tennis writer in America” (Brian Phillips, The Ringer)....

Tennis Maestros by John Bercow delves into the world of tennis legends, comparing the prowess of contemporary champions like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, each with multiple Grand Slam titles, to the icons of previous eras. The book takes readers on a journey through tennis history, from figures such as William Renshaw and the Doherty brothers to the...

John McEnroe enjoyed tremendous success at all levels of tennis and owns 77 career singles titles, including seven Grand Slams. He joined the circuit in 1978 and it took him only three years to attain the No. 1 ranking. The 1980 Wimbledon final, between McEnroe and Bjorn Borg, is considered by many tennis experts to be the best match ever,...

Record-breaking, trend-setting, polarising, and controversial, Serena Williams often sparks conversation and debate. The 23-time Grand Slam champion has a team, an entourage, celebrity groupies, and a band of fans who call themselves “Serena’s army.” When not winning titles, Williams finds time to run her own fashion line, endorse luxury and financial brands, and fund schools for girls in Africa and...

Legendary tennis player Billie Jean King details the remarkable history of women’s tennis in this stunning edition of Trailblazers: The Unmatched Story of Women's Tennis. In celebration of the Women’s Tennis Association’s 50th anniversary, this updated and expanded edition—based on the 1988 original We Have Come a Long Way: The Story of Women's Tennis—includes more than 250 photographs and 33...

International Sports Book of the Year 2025 - Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards 'A fantastic and fascinating exploration of the life of a great champion... Full of compelling insight.' - Tom Hiddleston 'This book captures the deep complexities in Novak's mind and his life and how he's dealt with them in a thoughtful, soul-searching way.' - Chris Evert 'A fascinating...

Roger Federer is not only one of the greatest tennis players ever to pick up a racket—if not the greatest—but he is one of the global icons of our time. Characterised by a mixture of passion and calmness, a fierce competitor with a regal bearing, he is both an athlete and an ambassador, a street fighter and a statesman. But...

Explore the incredible life of Novak Djokovic - from his boyhood in war-torn Serbia to his reign as the world's #1 male tennis player - in this stunningly illustrated biography. Join expert tennis journalist Dominic Bliss for an up-close look at the unbelievable talent of a player destined for greatness. Djokovic's extraordinary achievements include iconic moments such as becoming the...

‘It’s the screaming that cuts you deepest, on your first night in prison. Screaming like someone is hurt. Like they need help. Like someone is dying.’ Wimbledon champion at 17, six-time Grand Slam winner and former world number one – Boris Becker achieved unparalleled success, fame and wealth throughout his tennis career. But in April 2022, everything changed when he...

When a passing French tennis superstar gave the young Ken Fletcher his tennis racquet, he didn’t know what he’d started. Ken Fletcher took the racquet, which was far too big for him, tucked its handle under his armpit and, with a determination and enthusiasm born of boredom, began to bang the ball against a board in his back garden, using...

It's a tennis story. It's a family story. It's a teamwork story. It's the story of how I got to where and who I am today. WINNER OF THE ABIA AWARD FOR BEST BIOGRAPHY 2023 I'm only in my mid-twenties, and some might think that's young to write a memoir. Who does that, right? But for me and my team,...

The incredible life of an astonishing athlete and now disability advocate - fully updated 'His characteristic enthusiasm and distinctive voice leap from the pages.' The Age Dylan Alcott is the Australian tennis star we always wanted.' Herald Sun 'He'll be seen and heard for generations to come, inspiring all along the way. His ride ... a non-stop thriller.' Fox Sports...

The groundbreaking (Bill Gates, GatesNotes, "Five of My all-Time Favorite Books") manual on how to embrace the mind-body connection and achieve peak performance both on and off the court has been repackaged for its 50th anniversary with an updated epilogue, an introduction by Bill Gates, and an updated foreword from legendary coach Pete Carroll. The timeless guide to achieving the...

'He took me from great to historic.' - Serena Williams, Winner of 23 Grand Slams Tennis is one of the most emotionally demanding and challenging sports in the world. To succeed, players need to embrace failure and learn to stay committed and confident, point after point. It is a sport which most reflects life. An international icon in the world...

A queer, enemies-to-lovers sports romance from debut author Andrew Maguire. Mac MacGregor is an out-but not loud and proud-tennis player who's known more for his tantrums than his trophies. To afford his new coach and up his game, Mac is in need of a serious image makeover. Enter sports writer Rory Wilson and his latest assignment—to follow Mac and his...

An easy-to-follow guide to one of the fastest growing racquet sports in the world Interested in learning a fun “new” racquet sport that’s great exercise, incredibly social, and known for being “easy to learn – but hard to master?” Why not try padel? In Padel For Dummies, lifelong racquet sports lover turned padel evangelist/journalist, Austin Edwards, explains everything you need...

He's been called the best in the world at the mental game of tennis. Brad Gilbert's strokes may not be pretty, but looks aren't everything. He has beaten the Tour's biggest names—all by playing his ugly game. Now in Winning Ugly, Gilbert teaches recreational players how to win more often without necessarily even changing their strokes. The key to success,...

Absolute Tennis is a thorough and comprehensive guide to improving your tennis. In this insightful and visually engaging book, Marty Smith, an NCAA Division I Southern Conference Champion and long-time Director of Tennis at the New York Athletic Club, shares his extensive knowledge of tennis technique, strategy, psychology, and fitness in easy-to-understand language. His meticulous explanations of the strokes, coupled...

Formerly reserved for the elite, tennis has become a popular sport over the years. And even if you don't play yourself, the tennis lifestyle exerts a certain fascination. It's not uncommon at Grand Slams like Wimbledon to find it more interesting who's watching from the stands than who's down on the court. However, famous tennis personalities are also a source...

Master coach Rick Macci shares his secrets to success both on and off the tennis court in this much-anticipated first book, Macci Magic. Through anecdotes and more than 100 sayings that exemplify his teaching philosophy, this inspirational manual helps pave the way to great achievement not only in tennis, but in business and in life. Featuring a collection of more...

René Stauffer has been closely covering Roger Federer's career for nearly 25 years. In this comprehensive biography, Stauffer talks at length to the man himself, his family, friends, coaches, and rivals to paint an unrivalled picture of the greatest male tennis player of all time. From his early life in Basel, Switzerland, where he first picked up a tennis racquet,...

One of the world's most well-known and respected athletes, Roger Federer has had a career that ranks among the most celebrated and successful in all of tennis history. This entertaining and illuminating chronicle of Federer's trophy-laden journey is unique for its day-by-day format: every day of the calendar year is presented with a corresponding bit of fact, trivia, or an...

Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2021 Little Wonder tells the epic, and until now largely unchronicled, story of Lottie Dod, the first great heroine in women's sports. Dod was a champion tennis player, golfer, hockey player, tobogganist, skater, mountaineer, and archer. She was also a first-rate musician, performing numerous choral concerts in London in the...

A contemporary of Federer, Nadal, and the Williams sisters brings us inside the strange and fascinating world of pro tennis. When Conor Niland was 16, he got the chance to hit with Serena Williams at Nick Bollettieri's famed tennis academy. Conor, the Irish junior number one, was feeling a bit homesick. Serena, also 16, already owned her own house beside...

An intimate self-portrait encompassing the life, times, and career of one of the most transformative individuals—let alone athletes—of recent times. In this spirited account, Billie Jean King details her life's journey to find her true self. She recounts her groundbreaking tennis career—six years as the top-ranked woman in the world, twenty Wimbledon championships, thirty-nine grand-slam titles, and her watershed defeat...

The Roger Federer Effect tells the story of the world's most famous tennis player in a fresh, innovative way—through the eyes of his friends, rivals, coaches, fans, and many others who have been drawn to him as he blazed a trail and transcended the sport. In a glorious career spanning more than two decades, Federer won 20 Grand Slam titles—including...

The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey is not just a book about mastering the technicalities of tennis but an exploration of the psychological aspects that can take your performance to the next level. Since its first publication in 1972, this multi-million bestseller has revolutionised the way both amateurs and pros approach the game. Gallwey introduces the concept...

Throughout her multi-faceted career, Venus Williams has earned four Olympic gold medals, 21 Grand Slam titles, and built two companies. Along with her sister, Venus became the first female African American minority owner of an NFL team, the Miami Dolphins. All her successes are tied to one simple promise to herself: make everything in life easy, enjoyable - but most...