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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.

20 books
Book Cover for: Changeover: A Young Rivalry and a New Era of Men's Tennis, Giri Nathan
Read about the epic Alcaraz–Sinner rivalry just as the US Open kicks off

Changeover: A Young Rivalry and a New Era of Men's Tennis

Giri Nathan

2024 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.

BloombergBloomberg

Hardcover, 2025

$28.99Member price:$14.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Tennis Court: A Journey to Discover the World's Greatest Tennis Courts, Nick Pachelli
For the tennis player who dreams of playing on the world’s most stunning courts

The Tennis Court: A Journey to Discover the World's Greatest Tennis Courts

Nick Pachelli

This 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
Book Cover for: The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and His Kingdom of Clay, Christopher Clarey
An in-depth look at a tennis legend's enduring legacy

The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and His Kingdom of Clay

Christopher Clarey

Christopher 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."

Kirkus ReviewsKirkus Reviews

Hardcover, 2025

$32.50Member price:$16.25 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance, W. Timothy Gallwey
A revered guide to mastering a winning mentality

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.

Alex & Books 📚Steve SchlafmanAlex & Books 📚 & Steve Schlafman

Paperback, 1997

$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Tennis Partner, Abraham Verghese
The story of two men's moving friendship and the sport that bound them together

The Tennis Partner

Abraham Verghese

The critically adored author of The Covenant of Water and Cutting for Stone, Abraham Verghese's, heart wrenching memoir about the tennis ritual he shared with a medical student recovering from a drug addiction.

Abraham Vergheseemily burackAbraham Verghese & emily burack

Paperback, 2011

$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Open: An Autobiography, Andre Agassi
"One of the most passionately anti-sports books ever written by a superstar athlete" – Sam Tanenhaus, The New York Times

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.

Barry Ritholtz🤡💄🌈 CAT MARNELL ✈️🏀🎨Barry Ritholtz & 🤡💄🌈 CAT MARNELL ✈️🏀🎨

Paperback, 2010

$20.00Member price:$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: String Theory: David Foster Wallace on Tennis: A Library of America Special Publication, David Foster Wallace
Mesmerizing musings on the game from "the best tennis-writer of all time" (The New York Times)

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.

emily burackLibrary of Americaemily burack & Library of America

Hardcover, 2016

$21.95Member price:$10.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Strive: 8 Steps to Find Your Awesome, Venus Williams
An inspiring guide towards living your best life from one of the greatest tennis players of all time

Strive: 8 Steps to Find Your Awesome

Venus Williams

Through 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!

Scarlett HarrisScarlett Harris

Hardcover, 2024

$29.99Member price:$14.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Master: The Long Run and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer, Christopher Clarey
The definitive biography of the most iconic men's tennis player of the modern era

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

Christopher Clarey

This biography from New York Times correspondent Christopher Clarey, traces the legendary Roger Federer's career from his first Grand Slam match to his recent retirement. This fascinating close-up tour of his life, career and fierce rivalries, is a must read for any Federer fan. Stay tuned for Clarey's anticipated biography of Rafael Nadal coming next year!

Paperback, 2023

$21.99Member price:$10.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Althea: The Life of Tennis Champion Althea Gibson, Sally H. Jacobs
Named as one the best nonfiction books of 2023 by The Washington Post and shortlisted for the 2023 William Hill Sports Book of the Year

Althea: The Life of Tennis Champion Althea Gibson

Sally H. Jacobs

This acclaimed 2023 biography from the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Sally H. Jacobs, captures the heroic life of Althea Gibson who was the first Black American to win a Grand Slam event and reigned as the number one ranked player in both 1957 and 1958. Remarkably, Gibson would go to also break the color barrier in women's golf in 1964.

No CompsDahlia AdlerNo Comps & Dahlia Adler

Hardcover, 2023

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