Download or read book Famous Women Tennis Players written by Trent Frayne and published by New York : Dodd, Mead. This book was released on 1979 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spotlights the careers of 12 outstanding women tennis players including Suzanne Lenglen, Maureen Connolly, Althea Gibson, and Virginia Wade.
Download or read book Top 10 Women Tennis Players written by Denis J. Harrington and published by Enslow Publishers. This book was released on 1995 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of biographies on ten women superstars in tennis.
Download or read book Trailblazers written by Billie Jean King and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2023-05-02 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 years’ worth of stories about inspiring women and their achievements. The book arrives 53 years after King and eight other women players broke with the male tennis establishment and launched their own professional tour. With this gorgeous, photographically forward, and deeply moving ode to women’s tennis, King and coauathor Cynthia Star will continue the remarkable story in which King has played such an integral role, shedding new light on barriers that were overcome and milestones that were achieved. Women’s tennis today has never been more popular across the globe and, as this book demonstrates, has never been more diverse and inclusive.
Download or read book You Cannot Be Serious written by John McEnroe and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-06-10 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A no-holds-barred, intimate memoir by John McEnroe—the bad boy of professional tennis. John McEnroe stunned the tennis elite when he came out of nowhere to make the Wimbledon semifinals at the age of eighteen—and just a few years later, he was ranked number one in the world. You Cannot Be Serious is McEnroe at his most personal, an intimate examination of Johnny Mac, the kid from Queens, and his “wild ride” through the world of professional tennis at a boom time when players were treated like rock stars. In this “bracing serve-and-volley autobiography” (The Boston Globe) he candidly explores the roots of his famous on-court explosions; his ambivalence toward the sport that made him famous; his adventures (and misadventures) on the road; his views of colleagues from Connors to Borg to Lendl; his opinions of contemporary tennis; his marriages to actress Tatum O'Neal and pop star Patty Smyth; and his roles as husband, father, senior tour player, and often-controversial commentator.
Download or read book Billie Jean King written by Marty Gitlin and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2011 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of legendary tennis player and activist Billie Jean King.
Download or read book Superstars of Women s Tennis written by Martin Schwabacher and published by Facts On File. This book was released on 1997 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles some of the stars in the world of women's tennis, including Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Steffi Graf, and Monica Seles.
Download or read book We Have Come a Long Way written by Billie Jean King and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1988 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no one more qualified to write a complete book on the evolution of women's tennis than Billie Jean King, one of the most famous and celebrated players in tennis history. From her unique vantage point, King tells how women's tennis has developed into the major international sport it is today. Photos.
Download or read book 100 of the Best Female Tennis Players of All Time written by Alex Trost and published by A&V. This book was released on 2014-06-13 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for a journey that will take you through this amazing obok, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Writing this book did not happen quickly. It is thorough look at accuracy and foundation before the book was even started. This book was created to inform, entertain and maybe even test your knowledge. By the time you finish reading this book you will want to share it with others.
Download or read book Serena Williams written by The New York Times Editorial Staff and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tennis star Serena Williams burst into the spotlight when she was fourteen years old and has fascinated tennis fans and the general public ever since. Though undeniably known by many for being one of the greatest tennis players of all time, she is almost as famous for her role in the fashion world and her willingness to speak out on social and political issues that are important to her. This volume traces Serena Williams's life on and off the court to enable readers to understand the many sides of this fascinating public figure.
Download or read book Billie Jean King written by Kate Shoup and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barriers have existed to deny people the chance to compete athletically based on their race, ethnic background, or sex. Some athletes, through their courage and class, have broken down the barriers that have afflicted our society, and sometimes affected greater social change. Billie Jean King changed attitudes toward women and sports with one gigantic victory, fought for equal tournament purses for female tennis players, and started a foundation that promoted athletic opportunities for women.
Download or read book Women Tennis Stars written by Dennis J. Phillips and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2012-04-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From forehands to fashions, this book covers the careers of 35 champions who made significant contributions to the sport both on and off the court. Suzanne Lenglen, Helen Wills Moody, Maureen Connolly, Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Steffi Graf, Monica Seles, Venus and Serena Williams, and others are listed chronologically. Photographs, statistics and records of each player are included, as well as results of all the Grand Slams and the Fed Cup, Olympic Games, Wightman Cup, and Hopman Cup competitions. The author is donating all royalties to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the grassroots network dedicated to the fight against breast cancer.
Download or read book Serena and Venus Williams Tennis Stars written by Gregory N. Peters and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2014 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes the lives of tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams from birth to becoming champions"--
Download or read book A Win for Women written by Brandon Terrell and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1973 two of the world's most famous tennis stars took part in what became known as the "Battle of the Sexes." Bobby Riggs embraced the idea that men were superior to women in every way and claimed that he would defeat any woman on the tennis court. Meanwhile, Billie Jean King was determined to beat him. She knew she could win and prove that women were as just good as men. Readers will get a courtside seat and watch as Billie Jean King proves that women and girls everywhere deserve respect and equality at one of the most important moments in sports history.
Download or read book Venus Serena Williams written by Mark Stewart and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the lives of the two African-American sisters who stunned the professional tennis world with their rapid rise to the top.
Download or read book Maria Sharapova written by Jeff Savage and published by LernerClassroom. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the life and accomplishments of the Russian tennis player who became the number-one ranked player in the world in 2005.
Download or read book Serena Williams written by Andrew Pina and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people know that Serena Williams has triumphed on the tennis court, challenging racist and sexist attitudes as she rose to the top of her sport. However, it may surprise readers to discover that she is also a humanitarian, an actress, and a fashion icon. With motivational quotes from Williams and a timeline of her milestones thus far, readers will enjoy learning more about this inspiring woman who is more than just a sports star.
Download or read book On the Line written by Serena Williams and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the biggest stars in tennis, Serena Williams has captured every major title. Her 2009 Australia Open championship earned her the #1 world ranking for the third time in her illustrious career - and marked only the latest exclamation point on a life well and purposefully lived. As a young girl, Serena began training with an adult-sized racquet that was almost as big as her. Rather than dropping the racquet, Serena saw it as a challenge to overcome-and she has confronted every obstacle on her path to success with the same unflagging spirit. From growing up in the tough, hardscrabble neighborhood of Compton, California, to being trained by her father on public tennis courts littered with broken glass and drug paraphernalia, to becoming the top women's player in the world, Serena has proven to be an inspiration to her legions of fans both young and old. Her accomplishments have not been without struggle: being derailed by injury, devastated by the tragic shooting of her older sister, and criticized for her unorthodox approach to tennis. Yet somehow, Serena always manages to prevail. Both on the court and off, she's applied the strength and determination that helped her to become a champion to successful pursuits in philanthropy, fashion, television and film. In this compelling and poignant memoir, Serena takes an empowering look at her extraordinary life and what is still to come.
