Calling all tennis lovers: What to read in between US Open matches
Inspire your next match with these 20 books that every fan should read, from the guide that Bill Gates "the best book on tennis" he'd ever read, to intimate memoirs from greats like Roger Federer, Billie Jean King, and Andre Agassi.

Changeover: A Young Rivalry and a New Era of Men's Tennis
Giri Nathan2024 was the first year since 2002 without a Federer, Nadal, or Djokovic Slam win. Carlos Alcaraz claimed Wimbledon and Roland Garros; Jannik Sinner took the Australian and US Opens. Nathan, “the best tennis writer in America” (The Ringer), tracks the rivalry set to dominate the next decade. "Tennis players, fans of the sport, and anyone who enjoyed Netflix's Break Point will love this lovingly written, humorous, and well-researched exploration of the end of an era in tennis," writes Library Journal.

Hardcover, 2025
$28.99Member price:$14.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Tennis Court: A Journey to Discover the World's Greatest Tennis Courts
Nick PachelliThis beautifully photographed book features 200 of the world’s most unique and picturesque courts, from legendary grounds like Wimbledon and Nadal’s temple in Mallorca, Spain to hidden gems in the wilds of Scotland, Kenya and beyond. It’s a visual feast for those who love traveling and tennis that “takes us on court in every corner of the world with a sharp eye for what makes our game and the people who champion it so special," according to tennis icon Billie Jean King.
Hardcover, 2024
$40.00Member price:$20.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and His Kingdom of Clay
Christopher ClareyChristopher Clarey returns with a deep dive into Rafael Nadal’s storied career. With insight drawn from years of access, he captures the grit, grace, and obsession that forged one of tennis’s most revered champions. "This insightful, wide-ranging book could serve as a model for other sports biographers," praised Kirkus. "An inspired portrait of an unusually dominant athlete."

Hardcover, 2025
$32.50Member price:$16.25 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance
W. Timothy Gallwey

Paperback, 1997
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Tennis Partner
Abraham Verghese

Paperback, 2011
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Open: An Autobiography
Andre Agassi

Paperback, 2010
$20.00Member price:$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
String Theory: David Foster Wallace on Tennis: A Library of America Special Publication
David Foster Wallace

Hardcover, 2016
$21.95Member price:$10.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Strive: 8 Steps to Find Your Awesome
Venus WilliamsThrough 8 essential tenets, tennis legend, Venus Williams, reveals how to turn smart choices into sustainable habits that you'll embrace, not endure. Whether you're an elite athlete or just want to level up your health, STRIVE equips you with Venus's time-tested approach to thriving amid life's challenges. Get ready to win from the inside out!

Hardcover, 2024
$29.99Member price:$14.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Master: The Long Run and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer
Christopher ClareyPaperback, 2023
$21.99Member price:$10.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Althea: The Life of Tennis Champion Althea Gibson
Sally H. Jacobs

Hardcover, 2023
$32.00Member price:$16.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book