Tennis Biography

The greatest tennis match ever played pitted the dominant Don Budge against the seductively handsome Baron Gottfried von Cramm. This deciding 1937 Davis Cup match, played on the hallowed grounds of Wimbledon, was a battle of titans: the world's number one tennis player against the number two; America against Germany; democracy against fascism. For five superhuman sets, the duo's brilliant shotmaking kept the Centre Court crowd—and the world—spellbound.

You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of tennis superstar Roger Federer. If you're reading this, then you must be a fan of Roger, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Roger is considered one of the greatest tennis players ever, and it's been an honor to be able to watch him compete throughout his career.

From the moment she picked up a tennis racquet, Coco Gauff was destined for greatness. Her parents believed so strongly in her future, they turned their lives upside down to make sure she had every opportunity to play the game she loved. One of the world’s most prominent coaches thought so highly of Coco’s talent, he brought her to train in France before she was even old enough for high school. And when she reached the fourth round at Wimbledon as a fifteen-year-old, she beat her idol Venus Williams in the first round, becoming an international sensation in the blink of an eye.

Este audiolivro é sobre um pai de tenista e sobre o pai de um tenista. São papéis diferentes que Osvaldo Meligeni, argentino de Buenos Aires, interpretou ao educar e formar seu filho Fernando como pessoa e como jogador. Em primeira pessoa, Fernando relata momentos marcantes da convivência com o pai, conversas a bordo de um veleiro na infância e adolescência e exemplos de conduta que determinaram sua forma de enxergar a vida e o mundo. É uma história de amor e renúncia, de liderança e paciência, de retidão e esperança.

En este último episodio hablamos del fenómeno Lionel Messi, sin duda uno de los mejores de todos los tiempos, de Jackie Robinson, el beisbolista que rompió las barreras raciales en las Grande Ligas y la alemana Steffi Graf, una tenista icónica que simboliza el deporte blanco.

It is a captivating memoir that chronicles the exhilarating life of an avid tennis enthusiast. Spanning decades, the narrative weaves through the author's passionate encounters with the sport, from local courts to prestigious tournaments. The book delves into the personal experiences, relationships, and pivotal moments that have shaped the author's journey, both on and off the court.

Da Paolo Bertolucci a Diego Nargiso, da Paolino Canè a Riccardo Piatti. Chiunque, dalla metà degli anni Ottanta, abbia visto giocare a tennis Roberto Palpacelli è concorde nel giudizio: sarebbe potuto essere il più grande di tutti.

Serena Williams began playing tennis when she was just a child and is now an Olympic champion who's won more Grand Slam singles titles than anyone else. Throughout her life she's battled many things, from life-threatening illnesses and sports injuries, to sexism and racism in the tennis world. Now she's an icon in sport, fashion and activism, an inspiration to every young person who has dared to dream big. Extraordinary Lives is a bold, inclusive biography series shining a light on modern and historical figures.

Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experienced in her lifetime. But for a long time her story was lost. From growing up in Kingston, Jamaica, as the daughter of a doctress to helping soldiers in the war, discover the details of the amazing life that Mary Seacole led with real-life stories, timelines and facts.

Charlamos de 'La Pantera Negra' Eusebio, futbolista portugués, del tenista suizo y para muchos el mejor: Roger Federer; además de la perfección de Nadia Comãneci, la rumana que enamoró al mundo en Montreal 1976.

Charlamos de Iván Zamorano, el famoso Bam-Bam chileno; también revisamos la carrera tenística de Rafael Nadal y; hablamos del jugador de futbol americano más grande de todos los tiempos: Tom Brady.

Learn the inspiring story of one of tennis' greatest stars, Roger Federer! In Roger Federer: The Inspiring Story of One of Tennis' Greatest Legends, you will learn the inspirational story of one of tennis' premier players, Roger Federer. Few players have dominated the game of tennis as much as Federer. As of early 2017, Federer holds 18 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in history for a male tennis player.

Rosa Parks, the woman known for refusing to give up her seat on the bus, triggered a great shift in the fight for civil rights. Raised in Alabama, Rosa Parks knew all about the racism of her society from an early age. Discover how she became the brilliant activist we know today in this book with real-life stories, timelines and facts to bring her extraordinary story to life. Extraordinary Lives is a bold, inclusive biography series shining a light on modern and historical figures.

El ocho veces ganador del circuito Grand Slam, dos copas Davis y la medalla olímpica en Atlanta 1996, además de número 1 del ranking global durante casi 100 semanas, Andre Agassi es uno de los más preclaros talentos del tenis de las últimas décadas.

È il giorno della finale del singolare maschile di tennis alle Olimpiadi di Atlanta. A contendersi l'oro, sul cemento degli impianti di Stone Mountain, ci sono Sergi Bruguera e Andre Agassi. Lo spagnolo è uno specialista della terra rossa, ha vinto per due volte il Roland Garros, arrivando fino alla posizione numero 3 del ranking mondiale. Agassi invece è semplicemente Agassi. Uno dei più grandi tennisti del decennio. Un'icona della sua generazione. Più che un tennista, una rockstar. È il 3 agosto del 1996: Agassi e Bruguera si preparano a scendere in campo.

You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of tennis superstar Andy Murray. If you're reading this, then you must be a fan of Andy, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Andy is considered to be one of the greatest tennis players of his generation, and it's been an honor to be able to watch him compete throughout his young career.

You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of tennis superstar Rafael Nadal. If you're reading this, then you must be a fan of Rafael, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Rafael is considered to be one of the greatest tennis players ever, and it's been an honor to be able to watch him compete throughout his career.