US Open: 50 Years of Championship Tennis

Name: US Open: 50 Years of Championship Tennis
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419732188
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US Open: 50 Years of Championship Tennis celebrates the half-century history of one of tennis's most electrifying tournaments. Featuring vibrant, exclusive photography, the book brings to life iconic players from Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe to Roger Federer and Serena Williams. Contributions from journalists, players, coaches, and fans enrich this visual tribute to the sport's memorable moments and champions.
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Ideal for tennis enthusiasts, sports historians, and fans of the US Open looking for a richly visual and insightful tribute to the game's biggest tournament and its legendary players.

Description

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 tennis legends such as Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe to iconic players such as Roger Federer and Serena Williams. Original contributions from journalists, players, coaches, and notable fans stand alongside gorgeous photography of the many household names who have made their mark competing on the game's biggest stage.

A perfect gift for any tennis fan, this book is a richly visual tribute to the sport, its fans, and its champions.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised as a definitive portrait of the US Open, this book is lauded for its rich photography and compelling storytelling. Reviewers have called it a 'perfect book to ease your post-Grand Slam blues' (Daily Mail) and a 'spectacular celebration' of key moments like Andy Murray's 2012 win (The Herald - Scotland). It is described as coffee table-friendly and capturing the tournament's electric atmosphere (Esquire online).

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419732188

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 August 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Contributors:

Edited by Rick Rennert
Foreword by Serena Williams

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 257.0mm

Height: 310.0mm

Weight: 1850g

Pages: 272

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Non-Fiction Sports Tennis

About the Author

Richard S. Rennert is the director of publishing at the United States Tennis Association, which is America’s governing body for the sport of tennis. Rennert is also the author of The Open Book: Celebrating 40 Years of America’s Grand Slam. He lives in New York.