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It's Tennis Season! Inspire Your Next Match With These 14 Classic Reads

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Book Cover for: Who Are Venus and Serena Williams?, James Buckley

Who Are Venus and Serena Williams?

James Buckley

This mini-biography of the Williams sisters is part of a well-written and well-designed series for kids. This is a MUST for the kid in your life who loves tennis -- or really for any aspiring young athlete!

Paperback, 2017

$6.99

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Book Cover for: Winning Ugly: Mental Warfare in Tennis--Lessons from a Master, Brad Gilbert

Winning Ugly: Mental Warfare in Tennis--Lessons from a Master

Brad Gilbert

A guide to outsmarting opponents using mental and strategic tactics in tennis, from former pro Brad Gilbert. Why should you never serve first? Gilbert gives you six reasons why.

Paperback, 1994

$17.99

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Book Cover for: Rafa, Rafael Nadal

Rafa

Rafael Nadal

British journalist John Carlin is a great co-pilot to this Spanish tennis master in telling us the story of Rafa's career, complete with behind-the-scenes anecdotes from his legendary match at Wimbledon in 2008 as well as his intimate personal struggles.

Paperback, 2012

$18.99

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Book Cover for: The Master: The Long Run and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer, Christopher Clarey

The Master: The Long Run and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer

Christopher Clarey

Any tennis fan anxious to see a comeback from the so-called Swiss master after multiple injuries, will be well-served to delve into this fascinating close-up tour of his life, career and fierce rivalries.

Paperback, 2022

$18.99

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Book Cover for: Rod Laver: An Autobiography, Rod Laver

Rod Laver: An Autobiography

Rod Laver

From his humble beginnings in Australia to becoming the only player to complete the Grand Slam (winning all four major titles in the same calendar year) twice, Laver's story is one of perseverance, talent and triumph.

Paperback, 2018

$19.95

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Book Cover for: A Champion's Mind: Lessons from a Life in Tennis, Pete Sampras

A Champion's Mind: Lessons from a Life in Tennis

Pete Sampras

Sampras, known to the public for his calm demeanor, explains in his memoir how his strong mental game and composure was what helped him rise to tennis stardom.

Paperback, 2009

$16.00

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Book Cover for: My Dream Time: A Memoir of Tennis & Teamwork, Ashleigh Barty

My Dream Time: A Memoir of Tennis & Teamwork

Ashleigh Barty

A memoir from a former world number one ranked tennis player, Ash Barty, who shocked the sporting world when she retired at the age of 25 – only two months after winning the her third Grand Slam title.

Hardcover, 2023

$27.99

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Book Cover for: All in: An Autobiography, Billie Jean King

All in: An Autobiography

Billie Jean King

Tennis icon Billie Jean King tells her story with honesty, humor, and heart. From breaking barriers on the court to fighting for social justice off of it, she shares her triumphs and setbacks, revealing the human behind the legend.

Paperback, 2023

$19.00

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Book Cover for: String Theory: David Foster Wallace on Tennis: A Library of America Special Publication, David Foster Wallace

String Theory: David Foster Wallace on Tennis: A Library of America Special Publication

David Foster Wallace

This posthumously published collection of the legendary author's writings on tennis includes essays ranging from the sublime pleasure of watching Roger Federer to the author's own story of competing as a junior tennis player.

Hardcover, 2016

$19.95

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Book Cover for: The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance, W. Timothy Gallwey

The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance

W. Timothy Gallwey

One of Bill Gates's 5 favorite books of all time, this classic guide to the sport is a must read for anyone looking to improve their performance by focusing on the mental and psychological aspects of the game.

Paperback, 1997

$17.99

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Book Cover for: Unstoppable: My Life So Far, Maria Sharapova

Unstoppable: My Life So Far

Maria Sharapova

In her memoir, five-time Grand Slam champ Sharapova chronicles her rise to fame and the resilience that has defined her career—as well as a first-person account of her doping debacle.

Paperback, 2018

$16.00

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Book Cover for: Open: An Autobiography, Andre Agassi

Open: An Autobiography

Andre Agassi

Agassi's acclaimed memoir offers a raw look at the life and career of one of the all-time great athletes, including details of his often turbulent relationship with his father, as well as his eventual struggles with addiction and journey towards sobriety.

Paperback, 2010

$18.00

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