The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Tennis The Definitive Illustrated Guide to World Tennis

This is a single-volume illustrated tennis reference that traces the game from its relaxed beginnings as a pastime of the 1800s through to what has become the high-energy, all-action, global sport of the 21st century. It includes comprehensive chapters profiling the legends of the game and over 150 top players, analysis of tennis' historic matches, world famous tournaments and global development, as well as extensive features on the politics, controversies and oddities of the game. Containing over 200 photographs and complete with a record of all Grand Slam winners, every player, every tournament and every issue of importance in the game of tennis is highlighted.