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Tóm tắt nội dung (trích từ tài liệu gốc): Suggested Readings for Junior Tennis Players Now is a great time to continue reading, start reading, or listen to tennis-related books to help hone your skills. As tennis athletes, we can learn from other sports and the world's best athletes. The 5 pillars for success in sports are technical skills, tactical awareness, physical power, mental skills, and character.* The book list is divided into those 5 categories plus 2 additional categories (inspirational and biographies/autobiographies/ stories). We hope you enjoy reading or listening them! (As wild as it may sound, I either own or have read
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Suggested Readings for Junior Tennis Players
Now is a great time to continue reading, start reading, or listen to tennis-related books to help hone your skills.
As tennis athletes, we can learn from other sports and the world's best athletes. The 5 pillars for success in
sports are technical skills, tactical awareness, physical power, mental skills, and character.* The book list is
divided into those 5 categories plus 2 additional categories (inspirational and biographies/autobiographies/
stories). We hope you enjoy reading or listening them! (As wild as it may sound, I either own or have read all of
these! This is in no way a complete list of books as we did not intend to slight any author in the process of
creating this list.)
For your convenience, we have linked the books to websites if you wanted to get them. A lot of these books
have versions that are much lower cost or even free on Kindle, Audible, NOOK Book, or eBook versions. This list
is in no particular order besides divided by category. Age suggestions are sometimes noted.
1. TECHNICAL SKILLS
Tennis Science � How Player and Racket Work Together by Bruce Elliott, Machar Reid, Miguel Crespo (2015).
University of Chicago Press. Each chapter explores a different facet of the game--learning, technique, game
analysis, the mental edge, physical development, nutrition for performance & recovery, staying healthy, &
equipment, organized in a series of questions.
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Play Better Tennis in 2 Hours by Oscar Wegner (December 15, 2004). McGraw-Hill Education, US. If you never
seem to play up to your potential, don't blame yourself--blame the coach who taught you a lot of uselessly
complex techniques. This is a guide to tennis as the pros play it--more intuitive, more fluid, & more fun.
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The Complete Player: A Brit and a Texan Navigate the Junior Tennis Journey by Tim Bainton & Jeremy Carl
(2018). Navigate the Junior Tennis Journey through the important, unique, & fun aspects that lead to an
enjoyable & long-lasting junior tennis journey whatever a player's goals. The book includes stories, philosophies,
& best practices.
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Developing High Performance Tennis Players by Edgar Giffenig (2019). This book is an attempt to answer the
questions that the author has pondered most of his life: What does it take to be a great tennis player & what is
the most effective way to train.
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2. TACTICAL AWARENESS
The On-Court Guide to Beating Every Type of Player by Jorge Capestany (2017) Capestany Tennis, Inc. How to
play different styles of players & doubles teams. Easy to read, 6 tips on how to play a particular style of singles
player or doubles teams & 3 things not to do against them. It includes strategies for almost every situation, done
by bullet points, so no in-depth reading required.
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The Art of Doubles: Winning Tennis Strategies and Drills by Pat Blaskower (July 5, 2007). Cincinnati, OH: F & W
Publications, Inc. A unique look at how to play doubles from a strategic & tactical standpoint. (older readers)
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The Physics & Technology of Tennis by Howard Brody (April 1, 2004). USRSA Vista. Streamline your learning
systems, improve performance, & further understand & enjoyment of the game. An entertaining & enlightening
look at the physics behind how to use a racquet to change the speed & direction of a tennis ball.
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Winning Ugly: Mental Warfare in Tennis - Lessons from a Master by Brad Gilbert (May 31, 1994). London, United
Kingdom: Simon & Schuster, Ltd. How to beat top players by understanding how to frustrate them while playing
to your strengths.
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Tennis Beyond Big Shots by Greg Moran (Jul 16, 2008). With simple, small changes, you can not only maximize
your tennis wins & play longer, but also have much more fun doing it.
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The Mamba Mentality: How I Play by Kobe Bryant, Andrew D. Bernstein, et al. (Oct 23, 2018). Farrar, Straus and
Giroux. Detailed approach & the steps he took to prepare mentally & physically to not just succeed but to excel.
Readers will learn how Bryant studied an opponent , channeled his passion for the game, & broke down specific
plays & opponents.
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3. PHYSICAL POWER
The TB12 Method: How to Achieve a Lifetime of Sustained Peak Performance by Tom Brady (2017). New York:
Simon & Schuster. The first book by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady--the 6-time Super Bowl
champion who is still reaching unimaginable heights of excellence at 42 years old--a practical "athlete's bible"
that reveals Brady's revolutionary approach to sustained peak performance for athletes of all kinds & all ages.
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Serve to Win: The 14-Day Gluten-Free Plan for Physical and Mental Excellence by Novak Djokovic & W. Davis
(2013). Random House. Novak Djokovic reveals the gluten-free diet & fitness plan that transformed his health &
pushed him to what sportswriters called the greatest single season ever by a professional tennis player in 2011:
he won ten titles, three Grand Slams, & forty-three consecutive matches.
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Complete Conditioning for Tennis (Complete Conditioning for Sports) by Mark Kovacs, E. Paul Roetert, et al.
(2016, 2007). Human Kinetics, Inc. Comprehensive tennis conditioning resource.
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Tennis Training: Enhancing On-court Performance by Mark Kovacs PhD, W. Britt Chandler MS, T. Jeff Chandler
EdD. (2007). USRSA. Scientific research into easily accessible principles for designing & implementing tennis
training programs.
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4. MENTAL SKILLS
Vic Braden's Mental Tennis: How to Psych Yourself to a Winning Game by Vic Braden (April 13, 1994). New York,
NY: Little, Brown & Co. Your mind can be the single best tool to reconstruct your game. Learn how to improve
your physical performance dramatically & develop a winning mental attitude - both on the court & off.
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Tennis: Winning the Mental Match by Allen Fox (2010). Tennis is more difficult mentally than most other sports.
It feels more important than it is; it has a diabolical scoring system; drawn-out competitive matches are highly
stressful; & losing can be very painful. During competition emotions get out of hand, fears & nerves are hard to
control, & confidence comes & goes. Learn logical & straightforward solutions.
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Think to Win: The Strategic Dimension of Tennis by Allen Fox (February 17, 1993). New York, NY: HarperCollins
Publications, Inc. A Davis Cup winner & Pepperdine coach talks about strategy & mental dimension of the game.
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The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary W. Keller, J. P. (2013). Bard
Press. Master what matters to you by most & achieve extraordinary results in every area of your life--work,
personal, family, & spiritual.
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The Best Tennis of Your Life: 50 Mental Strategies for Fearless Performance by Jeff Greenwald (May 30, 2008).
Cincinnati, OH: F & W Publications, Inc. An inspirational & practical guide that will help players of all levels finally
master the mental game. 50 specific tools you can immediately apply in any match situation.
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Tennis Inside the Zone: 32 Mental Training Workouts for Champions by Rob Polishook (2015). Inside the Zone.
Cutting edge mental training workouts will help you develop your own style, story & skills to discover the
exceptional spirit of your game.
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Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin (2008). Free Press. Remarkable story of personal achievement & he shares the
principles of learning & performance that have propelled him to the top--twice. How was he able to reach the
pinnacle of two disciplines that on the surface seem so different? "I've come to realize that what I am best at is
not Tai Chi, & it is not chess," he says. "What I am best at is the art of learning."
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The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey, Pete Carroll (Foreword). (1997). Random House. How to keep
the voices inside your head from ruining your tennis game. How to keep the mental game simple & one you can
use at any age or skill level.
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Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High-Performance Edge by Cindra Kamphoff. (2018). Wise Ink.
Learn the ten practices that the world's best use to gain the high-performance edge. Learn tools & strategies
she's taught executives, entrepreneurs, NFL ProBowl athletes, Olympians, college athletes, & championship
teams. Practical, inspiring, & easy-to-use guide to radically improve your performance & your happiness.
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Master Your Tennis Game: 50 Mental Strategies and Tactics by Ken DeHart, Thomas Edward, et al. (2019). What
to do getting ready for matches, during matches, and after matches to be mentally "Tuff." Only a 100 plus pages
with easy to follow mental tips.
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Tennacity: The Tenacious Mindset On & Off the Court by Angelo A. Rossetti, Ettore Rossetti (editor), Nick
Bollettieri (foreword) (2019). tennacity.org. Tennacity is a book that will help athletes be the best they can be on
and off of the tennis court or field of play. A must for anyone striving to be successful in sports and in life. Visit
www.tennacity.org for insights and inspirations.
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Developing A Winning Attitude & Mindset: 50 Ways to Positively Transform Your Career, Your Relationships and
Your Life by Allistair McCaw and Denise McCabe (2020). This book will recondition your thinking. Its insights will
inspire & motivate you to discover your greater purpose & achieve your personal potential.
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Mental and Emotional Training for Tennis. by Peter C. Scales, Dr. James Peterson, et al. (Dec 14, 2018). Compete
Learn Honor. Compete: We will give best effort. Learn: We will be open, curious, humble learners. Honor: Reveal
our character with our actions & show respect for & bring credit to the game of tennis. It helps give players &
coaches easy-to-understand steps that can help any player have a chance to play at the top of their skill level.
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USTA Mental Skills and Drills Handbook by Larry Lauer, Daniel Gould, et al. (Feb 26, 2010). Drills, activities, & on-
& off-court coaching strategies to develop the mental-toughness skills which are so critical to the sport of tennis.
Covers player commitment & self-regulation, goal setting, motivation, stress management, concentration,
imagery, confidence, sportsmanship, & character building.
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Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence by Gary Mack, David Casstevens, et al. (2001). McGraw-Hill.
Forty accessible lessons & inspirational anecdotes from prominent athletes.
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Neuro Priming For Peak Performance: Customizing Tennis Audio Recordings by Frank Giampaolo (Oct 5, 2017). A
guidebook that provides a pathway to improving tennis skills through customized mental recordings to rehearse
solutions for competition. Neuro priming identifies causes of an athlete's anxiety & specific match solutions.
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Emotional Aptitude In Sports: Stop Choking In Competition by Frank Giampaolo, Susan Mullane (Illustrator).
(2016). A look into the emotional dominance every athlete seeks. Under developed emotional skill sets impede
athletic progression, regardless of technical, mental or athletic skill sets. This book is an "In the trenches" guide
to achieving the internal calmness during the heat of battle that's found inside champions.
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Mental Toughness Training for Sports: Achieving Athletic Excellence by James E. Loehr (September 1, 1991). Is
your game not quite as good as it should be? Do you train hard only to find that at critical moments your
concentration not your skill fails you? Dr. Jim Loehr explains how you can develop you mind & your body to play
your best.
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5. CHARACTER
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth (2018). Scribner. The secret to outstanding
achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion & persistence she calls "grit."
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Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss (2016). Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. From the author: "Everything within these
pages has been vetted, explored, and applied to my own life in some fashion. I've used dozens of the tactics and
philosophies in high-stakes negotiations, high-risk environments, or large business dealings. The lessons have
made me millions of dollars & saved me years of wasted effort & frustration. I created this book, my ultimate
notebook of high-leverage tools, for myself. It's changed my life, & I hope the same for you."
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Positivity: Top-Notch Research Reveals the 3-to-1 Ratio That Will Change Your Life by D. B. Fredrickson (2009).
New York: Three Rivers Press. World renowned researcher Dr. Barbara Fredrickson gives you the lab-tested tools
necessary to create a healthier, more vibrant, & flourishing life through a process she calls "the upward spiral."
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The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal
Renewal by Jim Loehr, Tony Schwartz (2005). Free Press. Provides a life-changing road map to becoming more
fully engaged on & off the job, meaning physically energized, emotionally connected, mentally focused, &
spiritually aligned.
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The Only Way to Win: How Building Character Drives Higher Achievement and Greater Fulfillment in Business
and Life by Jim Loehr (2012). Hachette Books. The blind pursuit of external achievement often results in
emptiness, addiction, &, ironically, poor performance. It's not really about what you achieve, it's about who you
become as a consequence of the chase.
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Real Joy by J. A. Null (2004). Germany: Ebner & Spiegel, Ulm. Real joy can be attained only through
understanding who you are, as the person God made you. "When you put your heart & soul into sport, you don't
expect it to lead to total burnout" & "the purpose of this book is to help you avoid that kind of disappointment".
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What to Say When You Talk to Your Self by Shad Helmestetter (2017) Gallery Books. You become what you say
to yourself & how your inter conversation can shape who you are & how you deal with the pressure of the world
around you, on & off the court.
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Wooden - a Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and off the Court by Coach John Wooden (1997)
McGraw-Hill. Life skills that apply to any sport & most anyone's personal life. Coach shares his personal
philosophy on family, achievement, success, & excellence. Raised on a small farm in Indiana, he offers lessons &
wisdom learned throughout his career at UCLA, & life as a dedicated husband, father, & teacher.
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Champion Minded by Allistair McCaw & Jenny Robb. (2017). Develop the winning standards in both sports & life
by teaching you the mindset, habits & discipline of a champion. You will not only improve your mental and game
preparation, but motivate you to achieve excellence in your life too. In this easy to read book, you will discover
how to think, act, look, prepare, communicate, compete, commit & live like a champion.
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Becoming a Great Team Player: How to Positively Impact and Contribute to a Winning Team Culture by Allistair
McCaw, Denise McCabe, et al. (2018). Coaches look for players with skills that make their team the embodiment
of great. This book is about building great team, life skills, & empowers both team players & coaches to work
together to achieve a champion minded team culture.
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Rafa Nadal: What really matters is being happy along the way, not waiting until you reach the finish line. by
Marta Barroso, M�nica Carretero, et al. (Apr 11, 2017). "Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved
tennis and soccer, just like so many other children in every corner of the world. He was four years old & he spent
the whole day kicking a ball around and glued to a tennis racket." Thanks to his unassuming personality, from an
early age the great tennis player Rafa Nadal discovered what really matters, & the values that would be the
guiding principles for his life. (younger readers)
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Mindfulness for Student Athletes: A Workbook to Help Teens Reduce Stress and Enhance Performance by Gina M.
Biegel and Todd H. Corbin (2018). Practical & tactical ways to cope with stress & anxiety in the moment, prevent
stress in the future, & experience more satisfaction & enjoyment while playing sports. You'll also find proven-
effective tools to naturally enhance your performance. The mindfulness skills outlined in this workbook will not
only help you on the field--but in life as well. You'll be able to take what you've learned and apply it to any
situation, from job interviews to scoring a touchdown. What a gift to have!
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6. INSPIRATIONAL
How High Can You Bounce? Crawford, Roger. (1998). Bantam. Physically challenged from birth, he has learned
from experience that resilience--our ability to thrive under stress & bounce back from hardship--is a skill that
we can all develop & maintain. With a unique blend of humor, savvy, & hard-won wisdom, he shows you how
you can make resilience the springboard to your own success.
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Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game Michael Lewis (2003). New York, NY: W. W. Norton & Company,
Inc. Quest for the secret of success in baseball. Searching for new knowledge to win--insights that will give the
little underdog who is willing to discard old wisdom the edge over big money. (older readers)
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Challenges are Inevitable: Defeat is Optional by Roger Crawford (2020). Made for success publishing. How do
you become an award-winning, Division 1 college athlete despite a disability affecting all four limbs?
A Terrible Splendor by Marshall Jon Fisher (2010) Crown Publishing. History of Davis Cup, one of the greatest
matches ever, drama, history of the world in & around WWll, the USLTA Baron Von Cram and Don Budge from
NorCal. The drama & pressure of Davis Cup or any tennis match all players feel & how they deal with it. A little
deeper read but worth it....(older readers)
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The Tennis Lover's Book of Wisdom by Criswell Freeman. A collection of quotes by the world's top players. (1997)
Players often connect to a phrase that sticks with them for life and this is a great collection of thoughts about
tennis, how to play the game and ideas to grow by. One of my favorites - simple and easy to read
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Arthur Ashe On Tennis: Strokes, Strategy, Traditions, Players, Psychology, and Wisdom. by Arthur Ashe &
Alexander McNab. (Mar 28, 1995). Featuring introductions by Billie Jean King, Lori McNeil, John McPhee, &
George Vecsey, this collection of invaluable instructional advice & tennis wisdom from the late Arthur Ashe is
infused with the finest insights of a great man & a great tennis mind.
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7. BIOGRAPHIES/AUTOBIOGRAPHIES/STORIES
Open by Andre Agassi (2009). Deckle Edge. Agassi won the first of his eight grand slams & achieved wealth,
celebrity, & the game's highest honors. He was often unhappy & confused, unfulfilled by his great achievements
in a sport he had come to resent. Agassi writes candidly about his early success & his uncomfortable relationship
with fame, his marriage to Brooke Shields, his growing interest in philanthropy, and the highs and lows of his
celebrated career. (older readers)
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Breaking Back: How I Lost Everything & Won Back My Life by James Blake (July 5, 2007). New York, NY: Harper.
The remarkable account of how James came back from this terrible heartbreak & self-doubt to become one of
the top tennis players in the world. A story of strength, passion, courage, & the unbreakable bonds between a
father and son, it is a celebration of an extraordinary athlete's indomitable spirit & his inspiring ability to find
hope in the bleakest of times.
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Seventy-Seven: My Road to Wimbledon Glory by Andy Murray (September 1, 2015). London, United Kingdom:
Headline Publishing Group. On the 7th July 2013 Andy became the first British man to lift the Wimbledon trophy
for 77 years. A personal journey through his career, it focuses on the last two dramatic years, pivotal moments
of his playing career & a glimpse into his intense training regime, his close-knit team & his mental & physical
battle to get to the very top.
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RAFA: My Story by Rafael Nadal, John Carlin (June 7, 2012). London, United Kingdom: Little Brown Book Group.
Nadal has managed the uncommon feat of becoming an acclaimed global celebrity while remaining a gracious,
hardworking role model for people in all walks of life. Nadal's dramatic & triumphant journey, never loses sight
of the prize he values above all others: the unity & love of his family.
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A Champion's Mind: Lessons from a Life in Tennis by Pete Sampras, Peter Bodo (May 26, 2009) New York, NY:
Random House, Inc. Pete speaks freely about personal trials he faced while being seemingly on top of the world.
Pete describes a devastating early loss that led him to make a monastic commitment to the game; fierce on-
court battles with Andre Agassi; & the triumphant last match of his career at the finals of the 2002 U.S. Open.
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Getting a Grip by Monica Seles (April 6, 2010). Avery Publishing Group. A remarkable journey through fame,
tragedy, self-discovery, & triumph, she finally found the peace & balance she had been searching for. Seles's
determination, amazing talent, & touching vulnerability make her story truly inspiring.
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The Roger Federer Story: A Quest for Perfection by Rene Stauffer (June 25, 2007). New York, NY: New Chapter
Press. Completely comprehensive, this covers Roger Federer's early days as a temperamental player on the
junior circuit, through his early professional career, to his winning major tennis tournaments, including the U.S.
Open & Wimbledon. You will be inspired by anecdotes about his early years, insider's view of the pro tennis
circuit, & his rise to the top of his game.
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Pressure is a Privilege by Billie Jean King (August 12, 2008). Life Time Media. Most players try to avoid pressure
but that is how you grow as a player & person in real life.
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Legacy and the Queen. Bryant, Kobe (Creator) & Matthew, A. (Author). (2019). From the mind of basketball
legend & Academy Award�winning storyteller Kobe Bryant comes a new tale of finding your inner magic
against all odds.
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On the Line by Serena Williams (2009). Grand Central Publishing. As a young girl, Serena began training with an
adult-sized racquet that was almost as big as her. Rather than dropping the racquet, Serena saw it as a challenge
to overcome-& she has confronted every obstacle on her path to success with the same unflagging spirit.
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You Cannot Be Serious by John McEnroe, James Kaplan (2002). Penguin. John McEnroe came out of nowhere to
make the Wimbledon semifinals at the age of eighteen--& just a few years later, was ranked #1 in the world. A
personal, an intimate examination of Johnny Mac, the kid from Queens, & his "wild ride" through the world of
professional tennis at a boom time when players were treated like rock stars. (older readers)
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Strokes of Genius: Federer, Nadal, and the Greatest Match Ever Played by L. Jon Wertheim, E. Bauer, et al. (2010)
HMH Books. In the 2008 Wimbledon men's final, Centre Court was a stage set worthy of Shakespearean drama.
Five-time champion Roger Federer was on track to take his rightful place as the most dominant player in the
history of the game. He just needed to cling to his trajectory. In the last few moments of daylight, Centre Court
witnessed a coronation. Only it wasn't a crowning for the Swiss heir apparent but for a swashbuckling Spaniard.
Twenty-two-year-old Rafael Nadal prevailed, in five sets, in what was, according to the author, "essentially a
four-hour, forty-eight-minute infomercial for everything that is right about tennis--a festival of skill, accuracy,
grace, strength, speed, endurance, determination, & sportsmanship."
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Days Of Grace: A Memoir by Arthur Ashe & Arnold Rampersad (June 15, 1993) Random House. Inspiring memoir
of a remarkable man who was the true embodiment of courage, elegance, & the spirit to fight: Arthur Ashe--
tennis champion, social activist, & person with AIDS. Frank, revealing, touching--the story of a man felled to
soon. It remains as his legacy to us all....(older readers)
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Unstoppable: My Life So Far by Maria Sharapova (Sept. 2017). In the middle of the night, a father & his daughter
step off a Greyhound bus in Florida & head straight to the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. They ring the bell,
though no one is expecting them & they don't speak English. The two have arrived from Russia with only seven
hundred dollars & the conviction that this six-year-old will be the next tennis star. Amazingly, they are right.
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Sisters and Champions: The True Story of Venus and Serena Williams by Howard Bryant (Author) & Floyd Cooper
(Illustrator) (May 29, 2018). An inspiring picture book sports biography about two of the greatest female tennis
players of all-time! Venus & Serena Williams: Best friends. Sisters. Champions. (younger readers)
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Federer: The Children's Book by R. Brandon (2017). Fun Illustrations. Inspirational & Motivational Life Story of
Roger Federer- One of the Best Tennis Players in History. (younger readers)
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USTA does not endorse these books but rather is suggesting a list to assist tennis players during this challenging
time at home. *I learned the 5 pillars from world-class soccer player Carli Lloyd and her coach, James Galanis, on
November 11, 2015 at a Mental Toughness Workshop at the Universal Soccer Academy in Voorhees, NJ.
Compiled by Angelo A. Rossetti, USTA CT president, USTA NE board member & USTA National Sportsmanship
Committee member. Have feedback or additional books you'd like to share? Email angelo@tennacity.org.