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PublisherQuarto Publishing Group UK

ISBN-101781316945

ISBN-139781781316948

eBay Product ID (ePID)239583127

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Book TitleYou Cannot Be Serious! the Graphic Guide to Tennis : Grand Slams, Players and Fans, and All the Tennis Trivia Possible

Number of Pages192 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicTennis, Trivia, Sports

Publication Year2018

IllustratorYes

GenreRéférence, Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography

AuthorMark Hodgkinson

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight28.9 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7.9 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

ReviewsIt's a beauty of a book. A real effort of love and passion. The layout and colors and charts and graphs appeal to ALL., It's a beauty of a book. A real effort of love and passion. The layout and colors and charts and graphs appeal to ALL.-- 10sBalls.com

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal796.342

Table Of ContentTable of Contents includes: By numbers: Australian Open, French Open, US Open, Wimbledon Icon profiles: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Boris Becker, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Billie Jean King, Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras, to name a few Left-handed champions Black champions Greatest chokes in tennis history Comebacks The origins of tennis nicknames Superstitions and rituals Bizarre and unexpected injuries The rich list Tennis lingo Slam stadiums Tennis tattoos Greatest rivalries Spin masters World Number Ones

SynopsisThrough stunning infographics, the world of tennis is brought to life. Full of facts and stats, players and personalities, this is tennis as you have never seen it before. Whether it is uncovering the most forehand winners recorded in a Grand Slam Final or comparing the slice backhand of the world's best players, the rituals and superstitions of leading players to their hidden tattoos, the intriguing and surprising truths of tennis are uncovered., Who moves fastest around the court? Which tournament awards their champion a silver pear? Are lefties more successful than right-handed players? Which player admits to smashing 70 rackets a year during his career? From detailed portraits of the icons of the sport to astonishing statistics and the champions' most remarkable records, this collection of superbly entertaining infographics includes everything you need to know about the tennis world. Whether it is Serena Williams' record-breaking wins, the tallest and shortest players on the tour, or Sam Groth's 163.7mph serve, You Cannot Be Serious has it covered. The eccentric side of the sport is here too, including players' peculiar training methods, Andy Murray's and Maria Sharapova's pet dogs, and the most outlandish fashion to have graced the courts. Charting the greatest and most iconic moments in tennis, from 17-year-old Boris Becker's unexpected Wimbledon victory to Roger Federer's 20th Grand Slam singles title, You Cannot be Serious is the perfect companion for devoted amateur players and armchair fans alike., Who moves fastest around the court? Which tournament awards their champion a silver pear? Are lefties more successful than right-handed players? Which player admits to smashing 70 rackets a year during his career? From detailed portraits of the icons of the sport to astonishing statistics and the champions' most remarkable records, this collection of superbly entertaining infographics includes everything you need to know about the tennis world. Whether it is Serena Williams' record-breaking wins, the tallest and shortest players on the tour, or Sam Groth's 163.7mph serve, You Cannot Be Serious! has it covered. The eccentric side of the sport is here too, including players' peculiar training methods, Andy Murray's and Maria Sharapova's pet dogs, and the most outlandish fashion to have graced the courts. Charting the greatest and most iconic moments in tennis, from 17-year-old Boris Becker's unexpected Wimbledon victory to Roger Federer's 20th Grand Slam singles title, You Cannot be Serious! is the perfect companion for devoted amateur players and armchair fans alike., Through stunning infographics, the world of tennis is brought to life. Full of facts and stats, players and personalities, this is tennis as you have never seen it before. Whether it is uncovering the most forehand winners recorded in a Grand Slam Final or comparing the slice backhand of the world's best players, the rituals and superstitions of leading players to their hidden tattoos, the intriguing and surprising truths of tennis are uncovered. Through stunning infographics, the world of tennis is brought to life. Full of facts and stats, players and personalities, this is tennis as you have never seen it before. Whether it is uncovering the most forehand winners recorded in a Grand Slam Final or comparing the slice backhand of the world's best players, the intriguing and often surprising truths of tennis are uncovered. From legends John McEnroe and Steffi Graf to current heroes Serena Williams and Roger Federer, and including quirky facts such as the tallest and shortest players to have graced the game through to pitting the top players against each other, these striking and fun infographics put the sport's most intriguing questions to the test: Who has won the most matches? Which player has the softest hands at the net? Who has the most bizarre training methods?

LC Classification NumberGV995