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In 1950, three years after Jackie Robinson first walked onto the diamond at Ebbets Field, the all-white, upper-crust US Lawn Tennis Association opened its door just a crack to receive a powerhouse player who would integrate "the game of royalty." The player was a street-savvy young Black woman from Harlem named Althea Gibson who was about as out-of-place in that rarefied and intolerant world as any aspiring tennis champion could be.

If you’re new to the game of tennis and want to go from neophyte to know-it-all, then this audiobook is for you! Tennis is a challenging and fun game, both mentally and physically. It is popular with women and men, and can be played by small children and retirees alike at varying levels of competitiveness. If you’ve just recently begun playing, you may find the sport a bit disorienting, especially when it comes to serving accurately and controlling your shots.

"Steffi Graf Audio Biography" is a captivating podcast that delves into the life and career of one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Steffi Graf. Through in-depth interviews, historical accounts, and expert analysis, this podcast takes listeners on a journey through the remarkable story of Steffi Graf's rise to the top of the sport, her unparalleled achievements, and the personal challenges she faced along the way. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the legendary figure who left an indelible mark on the world of tennis.For more info go to https://...

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.

The Tennis Fitness Podcast is dedicated to delivering the most up to date fitness information for tennis players, coaches and parents. In today’s world of tennis, if your fitness levels are not where they should be, you are going to be left behind or end up injured. We are going to pull back the curtain, examine, and in some cases expose, what is proper and efficient fitness training for tennis players. Fitness myths and social media will be dissected so that so that everyone can make intelligent decisions based on fact and not what is trendy. The Tennis Fitness Podcast will look at all ...

For much of the past decade, William Skidelsky has not been able to stop thinking about Roger Federer, the greatest and most graceful tennis player of all time. It's a devotion that has been all-consuming. In Federer and Me, Skidelsky asks what it is about the Swiss star that transfixes him, and countless others. He dissects the wonders of his forehand, reflects on his rivalry with Nadal, revels in his victories and relives his most crushing defeats. But this is more than just a book about Federer.

Currently ranked world number one in women's doubles, Sania Mirza became an instant sensation when she won the Wimbledon Championships girls' doubles title at the age of 16. From 2003 until her retirement from the singles circuit in 2012, she was ranked by the Women's Tennis Association as India's top player, both in singles and doubles. A six-time Grand Slam champion, she notched up an incredible 41 consecutive wins with her doubles partner, Martina Hingis, between August 2015 and February 2016.

The crux of playing better tennis is that the conscious mind is unable to play any sport at a high level. To attain a high level in a sport, a player has to let go of conscious control and allow the subconscious to play. The author describes, in plain English, why this is true and how anyone can play “out of his or her mind.” This audiobook is a must-hear if you want to raise your tennis game to a height you never dreamed possible.

More than a biography, Serena Williams: Tennis Champion, Sports Legend, and Cultural Heroine not only tells the story of her upbringing and remarkable career but also looks at Williams as a sports pioneer. Merlisa Lawrence Corbett explores Williams’ influence on cultural and political issues such as body shaming, gender equality, and racism in sports and society. Corbett also analyzes Williams’ impact on discussions of feminism, the sports celebrity, and the marketing of female athletes.

Tennis Quick Tips brings you weekly tennis tips that will not only improve your tennis play, but also make sure you're having fun each and every time you step on court. If you’re looking for quick and easy ways to improve your game, without the need for long hours on court or expensive lessons, then this podcast is for you. Each Tennis Quick Tips episode will give you a really easy, really worthwhile tennis tip that will help you to quickly improve your game and that you can apply in your next tennis match. Each episode is short and concise, so you get the most information possible in the ...

Host Lisa Stone discusses the various aspects of developing a tennis player from beginner through the juniors to college and beyond. Her weekly guests include experts in coaching, parenting, mental toughness, fitness & nutrition, technology & equipment, and college recruiting. Stone provides invaluable information for parents, players, and coaches.

Discover the winning secrets of top professional tennis players...and finally do some winning yourself! Have you just started learning how to play tennis? Worried about looking like a fool on the court, barely able to win a single point? If you’re serious about improving your game and being able to play toe-to-toe against seasoned players, here’s the perfect solution for you. This audiobook for new tennis players will provide you with all the knowledge you need to not just play the game...but excel in it.

From the former president and CEO of the United States Tennis Association - the first Black woman and youngest person ever to hold the position - comes a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership skills involved in hosting the US Open, the largest and most lucrative sports event in the world - lessons that can be applied across business and to any life challenge.

Andy Murray's obsession with self-improvement has propelled him from promising Scottish kid to one of the best players in the world. We learn about his commitment to 'marginal gains', the process by which an athlete makes small improvements in many different areas to close the gap on rivals. This is about his diet, fitness, psychology and coaching; how Murray stops at nothing to extract the most from his awesome natural talent.

Mind the Inner Game with hosts Laura M. Wilde and Dee Brown transcends sports, delving into the realms of cosmic mindset, quantum physics, frequency, and sports consciousness. Join us as we explore how these dimensions enhance peak performance in sports and life. Gain insights, techniques, and transformative strategies to elevate your game and expand your mind.

Carlos Alcaraz Garfia, born on May 5, 2003, in El Palmar, Murcia, Spain, has taken the tennis world by storm with his incredible talent and meteoric rise to the top. From his humble beginnings at his father's tennis academy to his historic achievements on the ATP tour, Alcaraz's journey is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and the unwavering support of his family. Alcaraz's love for tennis was nurtured from a young age, thanks to his father, Carlos Alcaraz González, a former ranked player in Spain who served as the director of the tennis academy at the Real Sociedad Club de Campo de ...

Who was Alice Marble? In her public life, she was the biggest tennis star of the pre-war era, a household name like Joe DiMaggio and Joe Louis. She was famous for overcoming serious illness to win the biggest tournaments, including Wimbledon. She was also a fashion designer and trendsetter, a contributor to a pioneering new comic called Wonder Woman - and friend to the biggest names in Hollywood and society, like Carole Lombard and Clark Gable, William Randolph Hearst and Marion Davies, and members of families named Bloomingdale, Loew, and du Pont.

Improve your tennis with the Essential Tennis Podcast, the very first podcast dedicated to tennis lessons and instruction! Tennis professional Ian Westermann answers listener questions about technique, strategy, mental toughness, and much more.

Chris Jackson's new thoughtful and brilliantly written study of Federer as a man, player and aesthetic and moral figure of our times outplays even Foster Wallace's magisterial writing on this greatest of all tennis champions. Updated for its audio release, here is the most profound, insightful and elegant book ever written about the greatest sportsman of our time.

Whether you're just beginning to play or you're actively competing, you'll find practical help in this audiobook for every aspect of your tennis game. Forehands, backhands, the serve, and the overhead smash: all are described in full detail, so you can easily solidify the correct technique.

Partiendo de la temporada 2017, el año que vio a la legendaria pareja de contrarios volver a gobernar el circuito con puño de hierro tras tiempo en un segundo plano, los autores recorren desde dentro las personalidades, los encuentros y desencuentros de Nadal y Federer, después de compartir durante años el día a día con ellos.

The Sky Sports Tennis podcasts takes the same 10 questions and puts them to the players making waves on the tennis circuit. Our team of experts speak directly to the best, the biggest and the up and comers to find out exactly what makes them tick on and off the court. Like, subscribe and follow us on @SkySportsTennis.

Join Nigel Seeley and Sean Calvert as they analyze ATP tennis events around the world. You'll hear in-depth analysis, betting strategies and predictions every week of the tennis calendar.

In celebration of the Women’s Tennis Association’s 50th anniversary, this updated and expanded edition—based on the 1988 original We Have Come a Long Way: The Story of Women's Tennis—includes more than 33 years’ worth of stories about inspiring women and their achievements. The book arrives 53 years after King and eight other women players broke with the male tennis establishment and launched their own professional tour.

Our tennis podcast has six grand slams—does yours? Join host Rennae Stubbs as she talks to her friends and favorite tennis players about life, love and sometimes even tennis.

Es ist der Tennispodcast, auf den ihr gewartet habt – und der einzige, den ihr ab sofort noch braucht: Boris Becker und Co-Moderatorin Andrea Petkovic diskutieren alle Highlights der Saison. Bei den beiden Legenden kommt alles auf den Tisch, was die Tennisfans bewegt: Grand Slams, Rekorde, tragische Niederlagen, harte News und wilde Gerüchte. Der Wimbledon-Champion und die Top-10-Spielerin kombinieren schonungslose Analysen mit steilen Prognosen und spannenden Anekdoten aus zwei Weltkarrieren. Ihre Expertise, ihre Erfahrung und die besondere Liebe zu ihrem Sport sind dabei die verbindenden ...

The Tennis Pulse is a vibrant, fan-driven show hosted by Charly Steeb, a former top-20 tennis pro and three-time Davis Cup champion, alongside four passionate tennis fans. Steeb brings expert insights, tennis history, and behind-the-scenes stories to lively discussions fueled by enthusiastic fans. Our mission is to entertain and engage both current fans and newcomers to tennis. We focus on the lighter side of the game, offering fresh insights on matches, fashion trends, and tennis gossip—delivered with personality and passion. Through exclusive interviews and approachable content, we aim to ...

Tennis Talk Like Never Before : tennis players share a diner and chat about their sport, their lives, their goals, their vibes. A must-see.

This book is for every player who feels stuck and frustrated by lack of improvement. It is the perfect guide to understanding and developing every aspect of the game.

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.

Serve & Spill is your weekly dose of tennis tea, serving up the juiciest player drama, court-side gossip, and style moments you won't find anywhere else. Think less match analysis, more main character energy.

When Billie Jean King trounced Bobby Riggs in tennis's Battle of the Sexes in 1973, she placed sports squarely at the center of a national debate about gender equity. In this winning combination of biography and history, Susan Ware argues that King's challenge to sexism, the supportive climate of second-wave feminism, and the legislative clout of Title IX sparked a women's sports revolution in the 1970s that fundamentally reshaped American society.

In August 1939, Alice Marble graced the cover of Life magazine, photographed by Alfred Eisenstaedt. She was a glamorous worldwide celebrity, having that year won singles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles tennis titles at both Wimbledon and the US Open, then an unprecedented feat. Yet today one of America's greatest female athletes and most charismatic characters is largely forgotten. Queen of the Court places her back on center stage.

Welcome to The Gay Tennis Podcast! We break down the latest pro tennis news like we're talking about gay culture. It's kinda like a gay brunch where we gossip about the WTA and ATP tours. Join in the fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has your mind sabotaged your tennis game on more than one occasion? Have you struggled to maintain inner peace when engaged in competitive play? Have unnecessary fear and worry robbed you of the pleasure you once experienced playing the great game of tennis? If you have answered “yes” to any of these, then this book is for you. This special edition has 10 additional chapters devoted to improving the junior and adult competitors’ mental strength during play. These chapters will continue to give you practical strategies and tips, keeping you on the path to play your best tennis!

Este audiolibro es la crónica de primera mano del intento de Serena Williams de regresar a la primera línea del tenis tras dar a luz a su hija, y también un análisis cultural de la atleta femenina más importante de su tiempo. Su biografía examina quién es ella tanto dentro como fuera de la cancha, y para ello el autor se convierte en su sombra a lo largo de toda la temporada 2019, desde Melbourne y el Open de Australia hasta Roland-Garros, Wimbledon y US Open.

Kevin Hillier is joined by a former player to reminisce and reflect on the day they played their first game. Whether it was one game, a handful of games or a couple of hundred games, they all have 1 thing in common, they all played a minimum of 1 game.

From Anju Bobby George’s unexpected gold medal at the World Athletics Final in Monaco to Abhinav Bindra’s Olympic gold in Beijing, India’s sportspersons have constantly proved that they stand shoulder to shoulder with the world’s best. However, as easy as they might make it look, their success is the result of years of struggle, focused training and relentless hard work to overcome several challenges.

In this multipurpose guide to the sport of tennis, a former highly ranked British junior provides a raft of practical tips for improving your game while uncloaking the myths that surround the halcyon turf of the professional game. This audiobook outlines all the key basic tennis techniques, provides you with the best drills to improve your game, and explains how to develop the skills professional players possess.

Learning to play tennis has never been easier than with this book. Including helpful interpretations in addition to the official rules and regulations, this is the singular resource to everything tennis. The book then takes the listener through the sport and discusses the hardware of the game - racquets, balls, nets, and court surfaces. With detailed sections, this guide will prove an invaluable resource to players, officials, coaches, parents, and fans.