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41) Wimbledon
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
An aging male tennis star has one last shot, and two weeks, to win the greatesst tennis tournament and the heart of an upcoming women's tennis star.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1030L
Language
English
Description
Shares the story of the sisters and tennis stars, including their special relationship as sisters and best friends, their constant training as children, and their incredible success in professional tennis.
Two peas in a pod. Best friends. Above all: sisters. Venus and Serena Williams are two of the greatest tennis players of all time. Some say they are two of the greatest athletes of all time. Before they were world famous, they were little girls...
48) Monica Seles
Author
Series
Publisher
Raintree Steck-Vaughn
Pub. Date
c1998.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
840L
Language
English
Description
A biography of the tennis star known for her two-handed grip who beat the odds after being stabbed in the back at the 1993 Citizen Cup tournament in Hamburg, Germany.
Author
Publisher
Aurum Press Ltd
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Federer is almost universally recognised as the greatest tennis player of all time; he might also be the greatest athlete. In this innovative graphic biography, Federer's genius is explored and celebrated like never before, with beautiful infographics looking at his serving patterns, the speed of his shots, the spin he generates, his movement, as well as his performance in high-pressure situations such as tiebreaks and Grand Slam finals. Federer's...
Author
Series
Publisher
12-Story Library
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
750L
Language
English
Description
"Strong serves. Fast volleys. Exciting matches. There are many reasons to love tennis-discover 12 of them! Topics include tennis' royal history, its equipment, scoring, records, the elite competitions like Wimbledon, and champion athletes, such as Serena Williams and Roger Federer. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--
53) Tracy Austin
Author
Series
Publisher
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
Pub. Date
[1982]
Language
English
Description
Highlights the career of a tennis champion who was winning junior tournaments by the time she was eight years old.
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Coming Up the Hard Way "Sometimes, in a tough neighborhood, where there is no way for a kid to prove himself except by playing games and fighting, you've got to establish a record for being able to look out for yourself before they will leave you alone. If they think you're an easy mark, they will all look to build up their own reputations by beating up on you. I learned always to get in the first punch." Althea Gibson, 1958 Four days after her historic...
57) Trophy son
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"The third novel by New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt, Trophy Son tells the story of tennis prodigy Anton Stratis, from an isolated childhood of grueling practice under the eye of his obsessed father, to his dramatic rise through the intensely competitive world of professional tennis. Written with an insider knowledge of the tennis circuit, Trophy Son explores a young man striving to find balance in his life, navigating moral compromises,...
58) Venus and Serena
Publisher
Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
An unfiltered look into the remarkable lives of the greatest sister-act professional tennis has ever seen. With unprecedented access, the film tells the inspiring story of how these two women, against all odds, but with the help of visionary parents, made it to the top.
