
The Tennis Book" is the pre-eminent single volume illustrated work of tennis reference tracing 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. John Parsons celebrated book
Includes:: comprehensive chapters profiling the legends of the game & over 150 top players analysis of tennis greatest matches world famous tournaments & global development as a well as extensive features on the politics controversies & oddities of the game. Packed with more than 200 photographs & complete with a record of all Grand Slam winners every player every tournament & every issue of importance in the game of tennis is highlighted in detail in the book. Written by two of the games leading authorities " The Tennis Book" is the definitive work on world tennis with every page an information packed celebration of one of the worlds most exhilarating sports."