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Tie Breaker: Jimmy Van Alen and Tennis in the 20th Century

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An essential book for anyone who loves the game of tennis, Tie Breaker recounts the history of tennis in the 20th century, from its grass court, amateur play beginnings to the celebrity, money-driven, and world-televised professional sport it is today. The story of this evolution is told through the life of one of the sport's most lively and passionate advocates, Jimmy Van Alen. Born to wealth and privilege in 'Gilded Age' Newport, Van Alen was himself an accomplished tennis player whose life-long mission was to modernize ...

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Tie Breaker: Jimmy Van Alen and Tennis in the 20th Century 2010, ACC Distribution

ISBN-13: 9781905377404

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