Download or read book GOATs of Tennis written by Karen Price and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tennis history is filled with classic matches, colorful personalities, and enduring legacies of great champions. This title explores the achievements of the men and women who have thrilled fans by reaching the summit of one of the world's most popular individual sports. The title features exciting stories, engaging photographs, informative sidebars, honorable mentions, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Tennis GOATs written by Kenny Abdo and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2024-08-01 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title takes a deep dive into the greatest athletes to ever play tennis and gives information related to their careers, including their stats and records, while examining the impact they have had on the sport and their fans. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Tennis s G O A T written by Jon M. Fishman and published by Lerner Publications ™. This book was released on 2021-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grab your racket, head to the courts, and ace that serve! It's time to learn about the greatest tennis players of all time. Readers will be presented with exciting stats in a fun top-10 format.
Download or read book Novak Djokovic written by Daniel D Lee and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-09-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the electric atmosphere of the 2023 U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic stood on the precipice of history. With a racket in hand and a steely gaze that could cut through the tension in the air, he faced off against Daniil Medvedev, a formidable opponent who had once denied him glory. But this time, the story was different. Djokovic's straight-set victory didn't just earn him another title; it cemented his status as the Greatest of All Time in the world of tennis. At 36, he became the oldest man to win the U.S. Open in the professional era, tying Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam titles. But the numbers only tell part of the story. "Novak Djokovic: The GOAT of Tennis" is not just a biography; it's an intimate journey into the life of a man who has defied odds, shattered records, and redefined the sport of tennis. From his early days in war-torn Belgrade to his first meeting with a tennis racket at the age of four, this book delves into the making of a prodigy. It explores the mentorship of Jelena Gencic, the woman who saw the spark in a young Novak and nurtured it into a roaring fire. It takes you through his rise in the ATP rankings, his first Grand Slam win, and the career-defining year of 2011 when he went on a 43-match winning streak. But the road to greatness is never smooth. The book also examines the trials and tribulations that have marked Djokovic's career. From the elbow injury that threatened to derail his journey to the controversies that have often overshadowed his achievements, "Novak Djokovic: The GOAT of Tennis" offers a balanced and nuanced look at the man behind the headlines. It delves into his rivalries with other greats like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, the psychological strategies he employs when the game is on the line, and the incredible comebacks that have left audiences around the world in awe. Beyond the court, the book explores Djokovic's personal life, his philanthropic efforts, and his ventures into business. It also delves into his relationship with his family, offering a glimpse into the man behind the athlete, the son, husband, and father behind the champion. The book also pays homage to the influences that have shaped Djokovic's career. From his friendship and mentorship with the late NBA star Kobe Bryant to his own contributions to Serbian national pride, the book paints a comprehensive portrait of a man who knows what it takes to be a winner. In "Novak Djokovic: The GOAT of Tennis," you'll find more than just a recounting of matches won or lost. You'll find the story of a man driven by an insatiable hunger for success, a man who has not just played the game but has changed the way we understand it. This is the definitive biography of Novak Djokovic, a living legend whose legacy is still being written with every serve, every point, and every match.
Download or read book Best Tennis Players of All Time written by Marty Gitlin and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title will introduce you to Billie Jean King, John McEnroe, Rafael Nadal, and more of the all-time greatest players in tennis. Complete with action-packed stories of their most memorable moments, spotlight stats, information boxes, a glossary, additional resources and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Grand Slams of Tennis written by Eamon Evans and published by Hardie Grant Books. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Grand Slams of Tennis, join author and tennis tragic Eamon Evans as he picks apart the rich tapestry that is the history of Grand Slam tennis. Learn who liked to play without underpants, who never changes her socks, which player has been in and out of jail ... and which one became a nun. Complete with profiles of each of the four Grand Slam tournaments, as well as breakdowns of modern tennis’s most breathtaking matches and an insight into what being a champion is like off the court, this is a must-read for any fan who likes their tennis served with a laugh. The Grand Slams of Tennis are big in every way: they feature the most players and they fork out the most prize money; they have the shiniest trophies and the noisiest crowds. Factor in insane fans, legendary tempers and disintegrating wigs, and you’ve got everything you need for high drama on centre court.
Download or read book The Circuit written by Rowan Ricardo Phillips and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2019 PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing “The Circuit is the best sports book I've read in years, maybe ever.” —Rich Cohen, author of The Chicago Cubs and Monsters “As sports writing goes, The Circuit is unusual in the very best way. Rowan Ricardo Phillips writes with such fluidity, and packs the book with bursts of brilliance. This is a compulsively readable guide to one truly Homeric year of professional tennis.” —John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars An energetic, lyrical, genre-defying account of the 2017 tennis season. In The Circuit: A Tennis Odyssey, the award-winning poet—and Paris Review sports columnist—Rowan Ricardo Phillips chronicles 2017 as seen through the unique prism of its pivotal, revelatory, and historic tennis season. The annual tennis schedule is a rarity in professional sports in that it encapsulates the calendar year. And like the year, it’s divided into four seasons, each marked by a final tournament: the Grand Slams. Phillips charts the year from winter’s Australian Open, where Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal renewed their rivalry in a match for the ages, to fall’s U.S. Open. Along the way, Phillips paints a new, vibrant portrait of tennis, one that captures not only the emotions, nerves, and ruthless tactics of the point-by-point game but also the quicksilver movement of victory and defeat on the tour, placing that sense of upheaval within a broader cultural and social context. Tennis has long been thought of as an escapist spectacle: a bucolic, separate bauble of life. The Circuit will convince you that you don’t leave the world behind as you watch tennis—you bring it with you.
Download or read book Tennis Confidential II written by Paul Fein and published by Potomac Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-04-30 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is in three sections, the first of which comprises a set of essays looking at controversial issues facing those who administer the world game of tennis in the 21st century. Topics covered include on-court coaching, Hawk-Eye, the ATP doubles reforms, and whether the interests of TV run counter to the long-term interests of the sport.
Download or read book You Cannot Be Serious The Graphic Guide to Tennis written by Mark Hodgkinson and published by Aurum Press. This book was released on 2018-06-07 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who moves fastest around the court? Which tournament awards their champion a silver pear? Are lefties more successful than right-handed players? Which player admits to smashing 70 rackets a year during his career? From detailed portraits of the icons of the sport to astonishing statistics and the champions’ most remarkable records, this collection of superbly entertaining infographics includes everything you need to know about the tennis world. Whether it is Serena Williams’ record-breaking wins, the tallest and shortest players on the tour, or Sam Groth’s 163.7mph serve, You Cannot Be Serious! has it covered. The eccentric side of the sport is here too, including players’ peculiar training methods, Andy Murray’s and Maria Sharapova’s pet dogs, and the most outlandish fashion to have graced the courts. Charting the greatest and most iconic moments in tennis, from 17-year-old Boris Becker’s unexpected Wimbledon victory to Roger Federer’s 20th Grand Slam singles title, You Cannot be Serious! is the perfect companion for devoted amateur players and armchair fans alike.
Download or read book Tennis Legends written by Erin Butler and published by Weigl Publishers. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first Wimbledon tennis tournament was held in 1877. Today, tennis is a highly paid professional sport. From Roger Federer to Venus and Serena Williams, discover the game’s greatest players and their achievements in Tennis Legends, a Hall of Fame book. This series invites readers to explore some of the best-loved sports in the United States. Each book pairs fascinating facts with brilliant photography to showcase the history, statistics, championships, and legends of each sport.
Download or read book G O A T s Book 3 Women s Tennis written by Just Right Reader and published by . This book was released on 2021-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tennis Strategies written by David J. Clarke and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether playing singles or doubles, each tennis match presents a fascinating battle on the court between opponents with different strengths and weaknesses. To win a tournament, players must adapt their techniques for each match in order to come out on top. This title introduces readers to some of the top players in tennis today, as well as the styles they use to outwit and outlast their competitors. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, an infographic, a glossary, and an index. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Tennis written by Catharine Cook and published by Juta and Company Ltd. This book was released on 2007 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For thousands of years man has been fascinated with balls. It is easy to imagine cavemen hitting round stones with sticks for amusement. The Egyptians, Romans and then Christian Monks played games which involved hitting a small ball with a stick, which eventually became a bat, and then a racquet. From these humble beginnings the game of lawn tennis evolved. Today tennis is played in every continent by tens of millions of people. The game has now grown to become a multi-billion dollar industry. This beautifully illustrated book details the history of tennis, how it is played, its rules, regulations, and controversies. It also contains fascinating in-depth biographies of many of the most famous tennis players in the world, documenting their triumphs, tragedies, and personal traumas.
Download or read book Rafa Nadal written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2024-06-06 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the incredible life of Rafa Nadal, the dedicated sportsperson who's tenacity and drive has inspired young athletes across the world. Little Rafa was born in Majorca, Spain. Encouraged by his two uncles, he started playing football and tennis, but found that he particularly excelled on the court. His uncle Toni became his coach and Rafa soon dreamt of winning tournaments. He was fiercly dedicated and worked hard at his technique and stamina – always being the first to arrive at practice and the last to leave. Then, at just fifteen years old, he became a professional, and seven years later was the number one tennis player in the world! His journey has not been without challenges – he has faced several injuries and experienced losses – but each time he has come back stronger and more determined than ever to keep living his dream. Despite having won 20 Grand Slam titles, he remains humble and his perseverance and determination are the keys to his success. Today, he is considered one of the best tennis players in history. This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the tennis player's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Download or read book The Great Guide written by Julian Baggini and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Invaluable wisdom on living a good life from one of the Enlightenment's greatest philosophers David Hume (1711–1776) is perhaps best known for his ideas about cause and effect and his criticisms of religion, but he is rarely thought of as a philosopher with practical wisdom to offer. Yet Hume's philosophy is grounded in an honest assessment of nature—human nature in particular. The Great Guide is an engaging and eye-opening account of how Hume's thought should serve as the basis for a complete approach to life. In this enthralling book, Julian Baggini masterfully interweaves biography with intellectual history and philosophy to give us a complete vision of Hume's guide to life. He follows Hume on his life's journey, literally walking in the great philosopher's footsteps as Baggini takes readers to the places that inspired Hume the most, from his family estate near the Scottish border to Paris, where, as an older man, he was warmly embraced by French society. Baggini shows how Hume put his philosophy into practice in a life that blended reason and passion, study and leisure, and relaxation and enjoyment. The Great Guide includes 145 Humean maxims for living well, on topics ranging from the meaning of success and the value of travel to friendship, facing death, identity, and the importance of leisure. This book shows how life is far richer with Hume as your guide.
Download or read book All In written by Billie Jean King and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2021-08-17 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • An inspiring and intimate self-portrait of the champion of equality that encompasses her brilliant tennis career, unwavering activism, and an ongoing commitment to fairness and social justice. “A story about the personal strength, immense growth, and undeniable greatness of one woman who fearlessly stood up to a culture trying to break her down.”—Serena Williams 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 of Bobby Riggs in the famous "Battle of the Sexes." She poignantly recalls the cultural backdrop of those years and the profound impact on her worldview from the women's movement, the assassinations and anti-war protests of the 1960s, the civil rights movement, and, eventually, the LGBTQ+ rights movement. She describes the myriad challenges she's hurdled—entrenched sexism, an eating disorder, near financial peril after being outed—on her path to publicly and unequivocally acknowledging her sexual identity at the age of fifty-one. She talks about how her life today remains one of indefatigable service. She offers insights and advice on leadership, business, activism, sports, politics, marriage equality, parenting, sexuality, and love. And she shows how living honestly and openly has had a transformative effect on her relationships and happiness. Hers is the story of a pathbreaking feminist, a world-class athlete, and an indomitable spirit whose impact has transcended even her spectacular achievements in sports.
Download or read book 30 Love The Story of a Young Tennis Player written by Gus Fernandes and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-07-10 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My purpose in telling my story as a young tennis player is to explore the life of an aspiring tennis player. I want to show you the highs and lows of life as a young athletic star-not just in tennis but in any sport. More than that, I want to focus on what this means for the individual and his family. On one level, this is a simple story of a young tennis player. On another level, I hope it will be a guide for parents of young players.
