Wimbledon's Greatest Games: The All England Club's Fifty Finest Matches

Wimbledon's Greatest Games: The All England Club's Fifty Finest Matches

Abi Smith
$27.95
Publication Date: September 1st, 2021
Publisher:
Pitch Publishing Ltd
ISBN:
9781785318443
Pages:
256

Description

Wimbledon's Greatest Games features 50 of the most exciting and absorbing tennis matches ever played on the All England Club's courts. Journey back in time and relive the unforgettable feats of Rod Laver, Althea Gibson, Boris Becker, John McEnroe, Billie Jean King, Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras, Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Martina Navratilova and Serena Williams among many others. From the roar of the crowd to the emotion of the players, the drop-shots, the volleys, the epic rallies and the double-faults, each thrilling contest comes alive as the action from the famous venue is brought to you in vivid detail. So, serve yourself a Pimm's, sit back and let Abi Smith transport you to Centre Court as you explore this comprehensive collection from the greatest tournament of all. Capturing gentlemen's, ladies' and doubles matches that have shaped the game, Wimbledon's Greatest Games is an action-packed, ace-filled guide that every SW19 fan will want to devour.

About the Author

Abi Smith is the author of over ten books on the world of sport and celebrity. She has collaborated with several iconic athletes to tell their stories - most notably England netball star Geva Mentor CBE on her acclaimed autobiography Leap, and Jane Couch MBE, a trailblazer in the world of female boxing. Jane Couch: The Final Round is the basis of a new TV series currently in production.