Written by the English and American tennis historians - Bob Everitt and Richard Hillway, this fine book comes in its own protective leather-covered slip case an

The modern game of tennis dates from 1874, when the rules were defined by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield. Published in association with the All England Lawn Ten

All the passion, drama, and beauty of tennis is captured in this most up-to-date comprehensive history--from its early beginnings as a sport, the greatest match

Tennis is much more than Wimbledon! This story reveals the hidden history of the sport.

This is a comprehensive history of tennis and arguably, the first truly scholarly history of any individual sport. The author amasses a range of linguistic and