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Andre tells us that he started playing tennis at the age of 3 and by the age of 5 he was showing an aptitude for the game. He was pushed by his father-an obsessive man who pushed his son too far and too much. In fact his father felt that education was not necessary and a hindrance to his tennis practice. Andre could never tell his father how much he hated the game because it was Andre's responsibility to help his family, and that is what he did. He...

Describes the life and career of Arthur Ashe, including his childhood, the racial issues he faced as a professional athlete, and his legacy.

One of the greatest athletes alive, Serena Williams has taken the tennis world by storm in her spectacular career. From singles titles and career grand slams to doubles titles with her sister Venus, Serena has dominated womens tennis and fought through injuries countless times. Whether its her victories at Wimbledon or her home Grand Slam, the US Open, Serena has shown her versatility and style on the court. This book takes a look at her stellar career...

"This work is an outgrowth of a two-part magazine series written by Mr. Deford for Sports illustrated (January 13, January 20, 1975)."

Describes the life of the outstanding tennis player who, in 1990, became the first African-American woman in thirty-two years to reach the singles final at Wimbledon.

A biography of the talented and colorful tennis player who won Wimbledon in 1992.

Highlights the career of a tennis champion who was winning junior tournaments by the time she was eight years old.

A biography of the exciting tennis player who, in 1990, became the youngest player ever to reach the final in a women's tennis tournament.

"The third book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's superstars and up-and-comers"--