Life Tennis

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From TikTok and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Mayci Neeley, a deeply personal story of love, grief, motherhood, and resilience. Mayci Neeley and the women of MomTok burst into the center of pop culture when Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives took...

The Simple Tennis series by Hawaii Tennis Pro presents a book on focusing mentally to play better matches. It has ideas and rituals for improved personal experience in tennis and life.

It’s a New Jersey summer in 1967, and thirteen-year-old Ravi Ramanathan has the makings of a tennis prodigy. His surgeon father encourages his ambition, while his mother dreams of their only child following his father’s path. Surrounded by his parents’ love, Ravi chafes a bit at their daily routines and little traditions. Then one unexpected day, everything changes. Realizing how much he took for granted, Ravi must grow up overnight and find a new role in the life of his family.

Pete Sampras is arguably the greatest tennis player ever, a man whose hard-nosed work ethic led to an unprecedented number one world ranking for 286 weeks, and whose prodigious talent made possible a record-setting fourteen Grand Slam titles. While his more vocal rivals sometimes grabbed the...

Master your mind on the court • Win the psychological game of tennis Why do some players win the big points, while others choke in the clutch? Why do some players rise above their physical limitations to win tournaments, while other, more talented players bow out in the first round? The exceptional players have a secret weapon: They’ve mastered the psychology of tennis. They know how to watch their thoughts, and take control of their mind. They know their ego is not a friend, but an enemy on the court. They also have personal insight about how their mind works, and they know how to ...

From the author of Infinite Jest and Consider the Lobster: a collection of five brilliant essays on tennis, from the author's own experience as a junior player to his celebrated profile of Roger Federer at the peak of his powers. A "long-time rabid fan of tennis," and a regionally ranked...

In the Spring of 1915, a Parisian playboy took to the lethal skies of World War I, becoming the world’s first fighter pilot. Never before had a lone pilot hunted down other aviators. Roland Garros’ aerial exploits unleashed unlimited air combat and changed warfare forever. Before leaving French café society for the Western Front, the young pilot set aviation records, won air races, and introduced manned flight to thrilled crowds in the USA, Europe, and Latin America. Garros scouted for the US Army, strolled as a Boulevardier, sold sports cars, played classical piano, was a lawyer, a ...

In 1950, three years after Jackie Robinson first walked onto the diamond at Ebbets Field, the all-white, upper-crust US Lawn Tennis Association opened its door just a crack to receive a powerhouse player who would integrate "the game of royalty." The player was a street-savvy young Black woman from Harlem named Althea Gibson who was about as out-of-place in that rarefied and intolerant world as any aspiring tennis champion could be.

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK A “thoroughly captivating biography” (The San Francisco Chronicle) of American icon Arthur Ashe—the Jackie Robinson of men’s tennis—a pioneering athlete who, after breaking the color barrier, went on to become an influential civil rights activist and...

From her start playing paddle tennis on the streets of Harlem as a young teenager to her eleven Grand Slam tennis wins to her professional golf career, Althea Gibson became the most famous Black sportswoman of the mid-twentieth century. In her unprecedented athletic career, she was the first African American to win titles at the French Open, Wimbledon, and the U.S. Open. In this first full-scale biography, Ashley Brown narrates the public career and private struggles of Althea Gibson (1927–2003).

This program is read by the author. From Maria Sharapova, one of our fiercest female athletes, the captivating—and candid—story of her rise from nowhere to tennis stardom, and the unending fight to stay on top. In 2004, in a stunning upset against the two-time defending champion Serena...

Life is full of challenges, much like the game of tennis. It’s a journey filled with highs & lows, victories & defeats. How do we approach setback & victory? Life Lessons Thru The Lens Of Tennis takes you inside the world of tennis, where the sport’s most profound lessons—resilience, focus, perseverance, & mental toughness—can be applied to every area of your life.

“In Robert Weintraub’s exhaustive biography, The Divine Miss Marble, he transports the reader into Marble’s vibrant world. It’s a dreamy, indomitable life worth reading about as today’s tennis tries to return to form.”—The Washington Post “An intriguing book about a fascinating...

A riveting, revealing portrait of tennis champion and global icon Serena Williams that combines biography, cultural criticism, and sports writing to offer “a deep, satisfying meditation” (The New York Times) on the most consequential athlete of her time. There has never been an athlete like...

In August 1939, Alice Marble graced the cover of Life magazine, photographed by Alfred Eisenstaedt. She was a glamorous worldwide celebrity, having that year won singles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles tennis titles at both Wimbledon and the US Open, then an unprecedented feat. Yet today one of America's greatest female athletes and most charismatic characters is largely forgotten. Queen of the Court places her back on center stage.

Este audiolivro é sobre um pai de tenista e sobre o pai de um tenista. São papéis diferentes que Osvaldo Meligeni, argentino de Buenos Aires, interpretou ao educar e formar seu filho Fernando como pessoa e como jogador. Em primeira pessoa, Fernando relata momentos marcantes da convivência com o pai, conversas a bordo de um veleiro na infância e adolescência e exemplos de conduta que determinaram sua forma de enxergar a vida e o mundo. É uma história de amor e renúncia, de liderança e paciência, de retidão e esperança.

“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.” Nelson Mandela 🇿🇦 Unlock the magic of inspiration and change the way your child sees the world! This book is brimming with over 50 epic stories about overcoming obstacles and building resilience through sports. And that's just the beginning! 🌟 🎉 Bonus Features You'll Love: 🎥 Bonus Videos: Many stories include a QR code, allowing kids to scan and watch their favorite athletes in action, bringing the stories to life in a dynamic and ...

About the book Shortly before his 60th birthday, Joerg ‘Rocket’ Pfuhl, a successful publishing executive, decides to devote himself to what he's always dreamed of: tennis. He quits his job, develops a training program, and resolves to become as good and go as far as possible. With each day of his new life, his passion grows. He works with a pro, participates in his first tournaments, and soon travels the world to gain experience at international tournaments, discovering a new world. His goal: a place in the top ten in his age group. A gripping and motivating story about growing older, ...

Pete Sampras is arguably the greatest tennis player ever, a man whose hard-nosed work ethic led to an unprecedented number one world ranking for 286 consecutive weeks, and whose prodigious talent made possible a record-setting fourteen Grand Slam titles. While his more vocal rivals sometimes...

Follow Luka, a young tennis player with big dreams, as he navigates the ups and downs of life on and off the court. From powerful matches and tough losses to school troubles, friendship struggles, family moments, and even first love, Luka’s journey shows young listeners that sports aren’t just about winning, they’re about growing. Throughout every chapter, young listeners will discover important life lessons and motivational messages, teaching them about resilience, teamwork, honesty, and self-confidence.