{"product_id":"tennis-czsdric-rouquette-9798317903992","title":"Tennis: The Greatest Players, Matches, Tournaments, and Traditions","description":"\u003cb\u003eIndulge your love of tennis with this lavishly illustrated, display-worthy volume compiling everything there is to know about the sport. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith a striking blend of graphic elements and stunning artistic photos that create an immersive visual experience on every page, \u003ci\u003eTennis \u003c\/i\u003ebrings together the full world of tennis in a single \u003cb\u003e304-page, large-format book\u003c\/b\u003e, covering its history, its legendary players, and its most important tournaments and traditions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by one of tennis journalism's leading voices, Cédric Rouquette (the director of Tennis Majors and a former journalist at \u003ci\u003eL'Équipe\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEurosport\u003c\/i\u003e), this book offers a contemporary take on the lifestyle, fashion, colors, rules, and atmosphere that have given this sport such a unique appeal--a compelling blend of competition and elegance--alongside an engaging analysis of its culture and influences and a complete history of the sport and its most impressive athletes. Inside, you'll explore: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProfiles of the greatest male and female players\u003c\/b\u003e of the past and present, and the most important rivalries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLegendary tournaments, matches, and memorable moments\u003c\/b\u003e on both clay and grass courts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe history of tennis\u003c\/b\u003e, from its origins as a leisure activity to the modern global professional game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe workings of the sport\u003c\/b\u003e, including rules, scoring, court surfaces, equipment, and the structure of professional competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe culture of tennis\u003c\/b\u003e, including its traditions, its image, and its place in international sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery facet of tennis is explored! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith a combination of clear writing and strong visual material, \u003ci\u003eTennis \u003c\/i\u003eprovides both knowledge and visual enjoyment, making it suitable for reading from beginning to end or for browsing by topic. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for tennis fans and recreational players, tournament fanatics, or sports enthusiasts who collect illustrated books, \u003ci\u003eTennis \u003c\/i\u003eis your complete introduction to the world of tennis and an enduring visual reference to accompany every tennis season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cédric Rouquette\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798317903992\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Epic Ink Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/05\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.47h x 9.31w x 1.01d","brand":"Cédric Rouquette","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":49148605595903,"sku":"9798317903992","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/tennis-czsdric-rouquette-9798317903992","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}