This superb biography, filled with photographs from his sensational career, follows Roger Federer from his first steps in tennis in the junior tournaments right through to the main professional circuit. Federer: Portrait of a Tennis Legend is an illustrated biography of a man who has graced the world of tennis for more than two decades, playing with grace, panache, and magnificent sportsmanship. He who has transcended tennis to become one of the greatest sportsmen of the twenty-first century. This portrait illustrates his great rivalries, his great matches and his great victories.
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Federer: Portrait of a Tennis Legend is an illustrated biography of a man who has graced the world of tennis for more than two decades, playing with grace, panache, and magnificent sportsmanship.
Introduction Growing up in Switzerland First steps in tennis Winning Junior Wimbledon and turning professional The first Grand Slam titles Dominating tennis Olympic glory Completing the Grand Slam of titles Davis Cup winner Epic rivalries: Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray Maturing like fine wine Appendix: Career statistics.
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The latest book in Carlton's sporting champions biography series, which includes Anthony Joshua, Lewis Hamilton and David Beckham.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781787392403
Publisert
2019-05-02
Utgiver
Vendor
Carlton Books Ltd
Høyde
250 mm
Bredde
216 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
160

Forfatter

Biographical note

Iain Spragg, a sports journalist who has written for many of Britain's national newspapers, including the Daily Telegraph and The Times. As an author, he has written numerous books on a wide range of subjects including, for Carlton Books, The Jonny Wilkinson Story, England Rugby: The Official Yearbook, The Reduced History of Rugby, The History of the World Cup in 100 Objects and Gareth Bale: The Ultimate Fan Book.