by Bud Collins (Author)
The ultimate collection of tennis history, players, championships, and records, compiled by the world's foremost tennis historian, Bud Collins. This authoritative encyclopedia covers every tennis season, biographical sketches of major players, stats, and championship rolls for all major events. Updated with the latest history-making records, this third edition covers the achievements of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, and Serena Williams, while honoring foundational names like Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg, Billie Jean King, and Andre Agassi.
- Year-by-year recaps of every tennis season
- Biographical sketches of major tennis personalities
- Stats, records, and championship rolls for all major events
This is a must-have resource for tennis enthusiasts, sports historians, players, coaches, and researchers seeking a comprehensive and engaging history of the sport.
Author Biography
Bud Collins was an internationally renowned tennis journalist and historian. A long-time columnist for the Boston Globe, he covered the U.S. Open for CBS Sports and Wimbledon for NBC Sports and also contributed to ESPN and the Tennis Channel in his later years. Collins was a recipient of the Red Smith Award for sports journalism and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1994. He was also the coauthor of The Education of a Tennis Player and Evonne! On the Move and the author of My Life with the Pros. He was a long-time resident of Boston.
Number of Pages: 900
Dimensions: 1.8 x 10.8 x 8.2 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: December 05, 2016
