Tennis Confidential II

by Fein, Paul

• ISBN13: 9781597971737
• ISBN10: 1597971731
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-05-30
• Publisher: Potomac Books Inc

Summary

Award-winning tennis writer Paul Fein is back at his shot-making best with Tennis Confidential II: More of Today's Greatest Players, Matches, and Controversies. Tennis keeps moving forward and so does Fein, giving readers his insightful and thought-provoking opinions on a myriad of hot-button topics. Who is the greatest men's player ever? The greatest women's player ever? Is it clever or counter-productive to let players challenge line calls? How about oncourt coaching? Scoring system changes? The television networks and tennis's ruling bodies fervently push these controversial reforms, but do they help or hurt tennis? Fein questions and debunks conventional wisdom as only he can, and his in-depth knowledge and authoritative analyses of the sport provide a welcome perspective. Fein writes about today's headliners like Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova, Andy Roddick, and the Williams sisters, plus popular former champions such as Andre Agassi, Yannick Noah, Jim Courier, Martina Hingis, and Stefan Edberg. He chronicles the exciting evolution of women's tennis and its heroic pioneers, explains the near-extinction of the dynamic serve-and-volley game and how to save it, and revisits an unforgettable era when tennis players 'œrocked.' This entertaining and compelling compendium of tennis interviews, features, and essays is sure to intrigue, inform, and enlighten. Anyone who enjoys reading about tennis will find Paul Fein's Tennis Confidential IIa winner.

Table of Contents

Illustrations	p. viii
Acknowledgments	p. ix
Foreword	p. xi
Introduction	p. xiii
The Great Debates	p. 1
Who Is the Greatest Men's Tennis Player Ever?	p. 3
Who Is the Greatest Women's Tennis Player Ever?	p. 15
Is This the Sport We Want?	p. 24
Is On-Court Coaching Good for Tennis?	p. 31
What's Wrong with the ATP's Doubles Reforms?	p. 38
Tennis vs. Golf: Which Sport Is Tougher?	p. 47
Should Tiebreakers Replace Deciding Sets?	p. 55
Where Have all the Serve and Volleyers Gone?	p. 64
10 Ways to Fire up Tennis	p. 75
How America Can Produce Tennis Champions Again	p. 79
People and Trends That Changed the Sport	p. 87
You've Come a Long Way, Ladies	p. 89
Famous Feuds in Tennis History	p. 101
From Russia with Love	p. 110
The Comeback That Proved Them All Wrong	p. 115
Double the Pleasure-or Pressure?	p. 120
Tennis for the Bloody Fun of It	p. 127
Andre Agassi: Rebel With a Cause	p. 132
Sharapova Fires Latest Shot in Russian Revolution	p. 137
Tennis Has an A-Rod, Too	p. 142
When Tennis Players Rocked	p. 145
Compelling Characters Hold Court	p. 153
Unique Yannick	p. 155
Jim Courier: From Dade City to Paris to Newport	p. 167
Martina Hingis: The 'Spice Girl' Champion	p. 179
Bryan Brothers: Double Shot of Excitement	p. 184
Stefan Edberg: The Gentleman Champion	p. 192
Michael Chang: The David Who Slays Goliaths	p. 199
Amelie Mauresmo: Vive La Difference	p. 209
Brad Gilbert: Coach of Champions	p. 215
Inside the Mind of Mats Wilander	p. 221
This Woody Keeps on Winning-Knock on Wood	p. 232
Gene Scott: A Pioneer and Promoter Who Shaped Open Tennis	p. 245
Jelena Jankovic: The Serb with Verve	p. 257
Index	p. 265
About the Author	p. 273
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