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What would have been a career-ending injury for most athletes became the fuel for an epic comeback for modern tennis star Bethanie Mattek-Sands, whose endurance, energy, grit, and guts propelled her to rally back bolder and better. Bethanie Mattek-Sands burst onto the professional tennis scene in the early 2000s and quickly made a name for herself with her dynamic style of play and colorful on-court attire. After racking up multiple Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal, Bethanie became the world's number one doubles player, but at the height of her success, she suffered a devastating knee injury at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships that threatened her career and forced her to confront all that lead up to this pivotal moment.
Retracing the steps back through her life and training, this memoir tells the unexpected story of Bethanie's fraught childhood, revealing the pressures placed on her as a young athlete with her father as her coach. What follows is a vibrant, honest account of a young woman who went from feeling isolated by her peers to being destined for success on the international stage. Throughout all adversity, Bethanie demonstrated unmatched resilience and passion, which endeared her to fans around the world, solidified her status as an icon of modern tennis, and jump-started a comeback for the ages.
About the author
Bethanie Mattek-Sands is an American professional tennis player. She has won nine Grand Slam titles (five in women's doubles and four in mixed doubles), an Olympic gold medal, and is a former world's number one in doubles. Often referred to as "America's Tennis Rock Star" for her colorful apparel and hair, and signature knee-high socks, Mattek-Sands is also an advocate for various charitable causes and has used her platform to promote inclusivity and body positivity in sports.
