The Greatest Tennis Matches of All Time by Steve Flink

By Steve Flink

writer and tennis historian Steve Flink profiles and ranks the best tennis fits within the heritage of the game. Roger Federer, Billie Jean King, Rafael Nadal, Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Rod Laver, and Chris Evert are all featured during this publication that breaks down, analyzes, and places into historic context the main memorable fits ever performed. essentially supplying readers with a courtside seat at tennis’ such a lot old and important duels, this source is certain to be the start—and end—of many tennis debates.

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