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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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 the sport he loved and bring it to a wider audience. He was an early champion of broadcasting tennis matches live and campaigned energetically to simplify tennis' scoring system. With beautiful images and colorful anecdotes, Tie Breaker celebrates Van Alen's incredible legacy, which includes inventing the tie breaker and founding the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
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Very good. Signed by author. Trade paperback (US). Sewn binding. 196 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Illustrations, color. Audience: General/trade.
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