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Total Tennis, Revised: The Ultimate Tennis Encyclopedia
Bud Collins
Rating: 5.0/5 Stars
Rank: 19827
This third edition of Collins' unique perspective on the tennis world
includes a wealth of information about a sport that has come in and out of
the limelight over the last 20 years.
Collins has loved tennis all his
life, and tennis has been his life in his job as a sports journalist. He
once again brings his significant credentials to this encyclopedic
treatment of the professional and significant amateur players of tennis
over the last century.The first half of the volume is a year-by-year
chronology noting the highlights for each year, starting in 1919 and
stopping in 2002.
Statistics for championship singles, doubles, and
mixed-doubles winners in the major events are included. For a handful of
players, Collins provides articles reprinted from magazines of the
time. Comprehensive statistics and a brief history for the major
tournaments--the French Open, Wimbledon, the U.S.
Open, and the Australian
Open--are contained in the middle section of the encyclopedia along with a
selection of color photographs.
Similar information is provided on the
Davis Cup, the Olympics, and other tournaments. A biographical section has
entries for elite players and others who made a significant contribution to
the game.
Finally, there is statistical information for nearly 400 of the
best players in tennis as chosen by Collins using a variety of
criteria. Whether a reader is interested in the articles on the players
or the statistics, this is an excellent reference source on tennis.
Recommended for most sports collections. RBB
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Total Tennis, Revised: The Ultimate Tennis Encyclopedia
Bud Collins
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includes a wealth of information about a sport that has come in and out of
the limelight over the last 20 years. Collins has loved tennis all his
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Total Tennis, Revised: The Ultimate Tennis Encyclopedia
Bud Collins
![]() | | | The Ultimate Book For Tennis Fans | | (Monroe, Michigan) August 31, 2003 - 5.0/5 stars | | The best book by far when it comes to tennis; past present and future.
Everything you have ever wanted to know is in this book. The pictures are
outstanding. If you are a tennis lover, this book is definitly for you! |
![]() | | | Great Tennis Book | | (Tampa, FL) December 10, 2003 - 5.0/5 stars | | I've read a lot of tennis books and this one is great. Except...Collins
describes each season beginning with 1919...and leaves out stuff from the
late 1800s and first two decades of the 20th century. Great picture of... read full review |
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