Game, Set and Match: Secret Weapons of the World's Top Tennis Players - Hardcover

Hodgkinson, Mark

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9781472905772: Game, Set and Match: Secret Weapons of the World's Top Tennis Players

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1472905776 ISBN 13: 9781472905772

Publisher: Bloomsbury USA, 2015

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What better way to improve your tennis--and to gain a new appreciation for the sport--than by discovering the secrets of the world's greatest players and coaches? Read this book to improve your game with inside tips from the tennis elite, including those who have won Grand Slam titles and held the world number one ranking.

Game, Set and Match is an unprecedented collection of tips from the sport's superstars, including Maria Sharapova, Andy Murray, Grigor Dimitrov, Venus and Serena Williams, Eugenie Bouchard, Kei Nishikori, Pete Sampras, Steffi Graf, Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg, Milos Raonic, Caroline Wozniacki, Stan Wawrinka, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Bob and Mike Bryan, Martina Navratilova, Gael Monfils, Petra Kvitova, Ana Ivanovic and Marin Cilic.

There is also advice from Roger Federer's mother, Lynette, on tennis parenting and tips from Rafa Nadal's uncle and coach, Toni, as well as other leading coaches such as Patrick Mouratoglou, Nick Bollettieri, Paul Annacone, Marian Vajda, Judy Murray, Darren Cahill, Roger Rasheed and Robert Lansdorp, and from fitness experts such as Andre Agassi's former trainer, Gil Reyes.

Top tips from the pros include:
"How to disguise your serve" by Pete Sampras
"How to stay fit all year" by Caroline Wozniacki
"How to attack with your one-handed backhand" by Stan Wawrinka
"How to embrace your superstitions" by Goran Ivanisevic

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About the Author:

Mark Hodgkinson, a former tennis correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, is the author of Andy Murray: Champion--The Full Extraordinary Story. Hodgkinson, who is the editor of thetennisspace.com, has written a short television feature about Wimbledon for the BBC, contributes to British GQ, and wrote the tennis features in the official program for the London 2012 Olympics.

Review:

“The book is an easy read. It's a perfect companion to keep in your tennis bag to pull out in between matches or a good read to get you pumped up before that big club or USTA match.” ―Examiner.com

“Whether you're a grizzled recreational player or an up-and-coming junior, you'd probably love to take lessons from tour pros. Problem is, they're pretty busy playing tournaments all over the world. That's where journalist Mark Hodgkinson comes in.” ―The Oregonian

“Game, Set and Match is a book that tennis player and fans cannot afford to go without.” ―Love Tennis blog

"Easy, enlightening read poolside or while you wait for your match to start." ―Tennis Identity

"I have a few tennis books that I read over and over because the advice and instruction they give makes sense, is truly actionable and can make a huge positive impact on my game. I'm definitely adding Game, Set and Match: Secret Weapons of the World's Top Tennis Players to that list of books and can't wait to read it again." ―Kim Selzman, Wristspect Sport

"An unprecedented collection of tips from the sport's superstars." ―Northwest Akron Branch Library

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