The tennis book : the illustrated encyclopedia of world tennis / John Parsons with Henry Wancke.
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TextPublication details: London : Carlton, 2012.Edition: Rev. edDescription: 223 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cmISBN: - 9781780970127 (hbk.)
- 1780970129 (hbk.)
- GV 995 .P37 2012
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"First published in 1998 by Carlton Books Limited as The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Tennis"--Colophon.
'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.
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.
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