Randy Walker on Wimbledon: The Final That Never Was
July 7, 2011 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
Randy Walker of New Chapter Media speaks to Joe McDonald on Wimbledon: The Final That Never Was. About the Book: The only time in the history of Wimbledon that the men’s singles final was not played is told in detail by the crowned champion in this illuminating tennis biography. Sidney Wood won the 1931 Wimbledon [...]
Jan Kodes Hosts Book signings During Open
September 4, 2010 by Tennis Ledger Wire Services · Leave a Comment
1971, 1973 US Open Finalist To Sign Copies of “JAN KODES: A JOURNEY TO GLORY FROM BEHIND THE IRON CURTAIN” at US Open Bookstore and Czech Restaurant “Café Prague” During 2010 US Open Coffee Table Book Provides Narrative and Illustrated History of Czech Tennis NEW YORK – Former Wimbledon champion and two-time U.S. Open finalist [...]
Cliff Richey To Continue Mental Health Crusade During 2010 Open
September 3, 2010 by Tennis Ledger Wire Services · Leave a Comment
NEW YORK – Cliff Richey, the tennis standout who ranked as the No. 1 tennis player in the United States 40 years ago in 1970, will continue his mental health advocacy crusade in New York at the 2010 US Open with several speeches and appearances to raise awareness and help people overcome depression and de-stigmatize [...]
Bud Collins Releases The Second Edition of “The Bud Collins History of Tennis”
September 1, 2010 by Tennis Ledger Wire Services · Leave a Comment
NEW YORK – Bud Collins, the man who many call the walking encyclopedia of tennis, has released a second edition of his famous tennis encyclopedia and record book THE BUD COLLINS HISTORY OF TENNIS. The 816-page second-edition volume – the most authoritative compilation of records, biographies and information on the sport of tennis – is [...]
An Excerpt from “Quest for Perfection”
September 9, 2009 by Rene Stauffer · Leave a Comment
Roger Federer is looking for his sixth straight US Open men’s singles title at the 2009. The first of his five straight titles in New York came in 2004 when he defeated Lleyton Hewitt, his third-round victim in 2009, in the final. Rene Stauffer, the author of the Federer biography THE ROGER FEDERER STORY: QUEST [...]
An Excerpt from “The Education of a Tennis Player”
September 8, 2009 by Rod Laver and Bud Collins · Leave a Comment
The court was greasy, but somehow slow, which favored me because Tony’s slice didn’t take. Movement was tough, and this was a break for me because Tony decided not to put on spikes. He figured his strained thigh muscles would be jarred by the quick stops you make in spikes, possibly bringing on a cramp. [...]
An Excerpt From “American Doubles”
February 20, 2009 by Marcia Frost · Leave a Comment
“The Bryans Rule” An excerpt, printed with permission, from AMERICAN DOUBLES …the Trials …the Triumphs …the Domination by Marcia Frost. The book, published by Mansion Grove House, is available on Amazon.com, BN.com, and AmericanDoublesBook.net. Kathy Bryan was playing a doubles match on her due date so her boys were literally born to play tennis when [...]
