The Open Book - Celebrating 40 Years of America's Grand Slam

Informationen zum Autor The United States Tennis Association is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the United States that was created to standardize rules and regulations and promote and develop the growth of tennis in the United States. Rick Rennert is the author of two biographies, Henry Aaron and Jesse Owens, and has edited dozens of sports books. Billie Jean King is a former professional tennis player who won 12 Grand Slam singles titles, 16 Grand Slam women's doubles titles, and 11 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles. Klappentext Each year! the US Open annually brings down the curtain on the Grand Slam season with its own uniquely American blend of sports! celebrity! and entertainment! providing a spectacular showcase for the very best of tennis. It has become the sport's ultimate proving ground for the world's greatest players as they compete on the game's biggest stage before a worldwide audience. And with New York City serving as its backdrop and heartbeat! the US Open has married tradition with innovation to evolve gloriously into a whole different kind of ball game. Featuring the writing of Bud Collins and other leading tennis journalists!

Product details

• Authors: United States Tennis Association, Billie Jea United States Tennis Association/ King
• Assisted by: Rick Rennert (Editor)
• Publisher: Triumph Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.08.2008
• EAN: 9781600781575
• ISBN: 978-1-60078-157-5
• No. of pages: 206
• Dimensions: 279 mm x 279 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Ball sport; Geschichte des Sports, SPORTS & RECREATION / Tennis, Sports & Recreation, SPORTS & RECREATION / History