The tennis book : the illustrated encyclopedia of world tennis /
John Parsons with Henry Wancke.
- Rev. ed.
- London : Carlton, 2012.
- 223 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
"First published in 1998 by Carlton Books Limited as The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Tennis"--Colophon. Includes index.
The origins of the game -- Tennis around the world -- The great tournaments -- Legends of the court -- The great players -- The great arenas -- The great matches -- The business of tennis -- The rules of tennis -- Equipment -- Politics -- Scandals and controversies -- The oddities of tennis -- Tennis records -- Tennis chronology.
'The Tennis Book' traces the game from its humble beginnings in the 1800s through to what has become a global sport in the 21st century. Packed with 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 is highlighted in detail.