How Do I
Tennis
Selected Books
Agassi, Andre
Open: An Autobiography
GV994.A43 A43 2009
The biggest revelation in this revealing autobiography is that Agassi hated tennis and was forced to become a tennis player by his father.
Open: An Autobiography
GV994.A43 A43 2009
The biggest revelation in this revealing autobiography is that Agassi hated tennis and was forced to become a tennis player by his father.
Antoun, Rob
Women's Tennis Tactics
GV1002.69.T7 A58 2007
Women's Tennis Tactics shows you how to play to your strengths and your opponents' weaknesses with more than 68 drills to practice match tactics.
Women's Tennis Tactics
GV1002.69.T7 A58 2007
Women's Tennis Tactics shows you how to play to your strengths and your opponents' weaknesses with more than 68 drills to practice match tactics.
Collins, Bud
The Bud Collins History of Tennis: An Authoritative Encyclopedia and Record Book
q GV992.B78 2008x
Compiled by the famous tennis journalist, this book is the ultimate compilation of historical tennis information, including year-by-year recaps of tennis seasons, biographical sketches of major tennis personalities, as well as stats, records, and championship rolls for the major events.
The Bud Collins History of Tennis: An Authoritative Encyclopedia and Record Book
q GV992.B78 2008x
Compiled by the famous tennis journalist, this book is the ultimate compilation of historical tennis information, including year-by-year recaps of tennis seasons, biographical sketches of major tennis personalities, as well as stats, records, and championship rolls for the major events.
Fisher, Marshall Jon
A Terrible Splendor: Three Extraordinary Men, a World Poised for War, and the Greatest Tennis Match Ever Played
In 1937, with Europe on the brink of war, Don Budge, a 22-year-old American, and Baron Gottfried von Cramm of Germany, 28, competed for the Davis Cup. James Thurber described the Budge-Cramm five-set marathon as "the greatest match in the history of the world" and it wasn't just between two players. (Read a review in the Wall Street Journal.)
A Terrible Splendor: Three Extraordinary Men, a World Poised for War, and the Greatest Tennis Match Ever Played
In 1937, with Europe on the brink of war, Don Budge, a 22-year-old American, and Baron Gottfried von Cramm of Germany, 28, competed for the Davis Cup. James Thurber described the Budge-Cramm five-set marathon as "the greatest match in the history of the world" and it wasn't just between two players. (Read a review in the Wall Street Journal.)
Gray, Frances Clayton and Yanick Rice Lamb
Born to Win: The Authorized Biography of Althea Gibson
GV994.G53 G73 2004
"The first African-American woman to win both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, Gibson (1927-2003) was one of the most gifted athletes, male or female, of the second half of the 20th century." -- Publishers Weekly
Born to Win: The Authorized Biography of Althea Gibson
GV994.G53 G73 2004
"The first African-American woman to win both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, Gibson (1927-2003) was one of the most gifted athletes, male or female, of the second half of the 20th century." -- Publishers Weekly
Harris, Cecil and Larryette Kyle-DeBose
Charging the Net: A History of Blacks in Tennis from Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe to the Williams Sisters
GV992.H37 2007
The history of Black tennis players in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Charging the Net: A History of Blacks in Tennis from Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe to the Williams Sisters
GV992.H37 2007
The history of Black tennis players in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Knudson, Duane
Biomechanical Principles of Tennis Technique: Using Science to Improve Your Strokes
GV995.K55 2006
The science of tennis technique is explained in this guide that practically applies the lessons learned from studying the forces and motions of tennis strokes. Through the implementation of six basic biomechanical principles players can make subtle adjustments to their strokes, creating stroke variations that not only improve their game but also reduce their risk of injury.
Biomechanical Principles of Tennis Technique: Using Science to Improve Your Strokes
GV995.K55 2006
The science of tennis technique is explained in this guide that practically applies the lessons learned from studying the forces and motions of tennis strokes. Through the implementation of six basic biomechanical principles players can make subtle adjustments to their strokes, creating stroke variations that not only improve their game but also reduce their risk of injury.
Phillips, Caryl
The Right Set: A Tennis Anthology
GV991.2 .R54 1999
From stately lawns and gentlemen players to Andre Agassi and Venus Williams: 65 great writings on tennis that chronicle the transformation of the sport.
The Right Set: A Tennis Anthology
GV991.2 .R54 1999
From stately lawns and gentlemen players to Andre Agassi and Venus Williams: 65 great writings on tennis that chronicle the transformation of the sport.
Roetert, Paul and Todd S. Ellenbecker
Complete Conditioning for Tennis
GV1002.9.T7 C66 2007
Complete Conditioning for Tennis details how to make the most of your training time with exercises, drills, and programs designed to-assess your fitness level,-improve footwork,-increase speed and flexibility,-enhance stamina,-boost mental focus, and-prevent common injuries. Includes a 90-minute DVD.
Complete Conditioning for Tennis
GV1002.9.T7 C66 2007
Complete Conditioning for Tennis details how to make the most of your training time with exercises, drills, and programs designed to-assess your fitness level,-improve footwork,-increase speed and flexibility,-enhance stamina,-boost mental focus, and-prevent common injuries. Includes a 90-minute DVD.
Sampras, Pete
A Champion's Mind: Lessons from a Life in Tennis
GV994.S16 S36 2008
In A Champion’s Mind, the tennis great who so often exhibited visible discomfort with letting people "inside his head" finally opens up.
A Champion's Mind: Lessons from a Life in Tennis
GV994.S16 S36 2008
In A Champion’s Mind, the tennis great who so often exhibited visible discomfort with letting people "inside his head" finally opens up.
Williams, Serena with Daniel Paisner
target="_blank" On the Line
GV994.W55 W55 2009
Williams talks about her childhood with four sisters and parents determined to make them tennis players.
target="_blank" On the Line
GV994.W55 W55 2009
Williams talks about her childhood with four sisters and parents determined to make them tennis players.
Return to the topWeb Sites
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CSB Sports: Tennis
Full coverage of international tournaments (Davis Cup, Wimbledon) -
Tennis.com
The online version of Tennis Magazine with news, articles, and links -
Tennis Online
From the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, the governing body of college tennis. Includes rules, latest news and results, information on college teams and scholarships. -
The Tennis Server
You can sign up for an online tennis newsletter. -
USPTA: US Professional Tennis Association
The world's oldest and largest association of tennis-teaching professionals -
USTA: United States Tennis Association
Sponsors the US Open in August-September
International
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ATP World Tour (Association of Tennis Professionals)
The governing body for the men's professional tennis circuit -
Australian Open
The major Australian tournament in January-February -
Davis Cup
The Davis Cup is an international team event in men's tennis run by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). -
International Tennis Federation
The site of the governing body of tennis -
International Tennis Hall of Fame
A non-profit institution dedicated to preserving the history of tennis -
Roland Garros (French Open)
The major French tournament in May-June. An English version is available. -
Women's Tennis Association
The site of the governing body of Women's professional tennis tour -
Wimbledon Championships
The official site for the English tennis championships in June-July
Pittsburgh Region
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City of Pittsburgh Citiparks Tennis Program and Facilities
Look here for lessons and places to play tennis. -
Tennis Courts of Allegheny County
Tennis Courts of Allegheny County and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A map-oriented site that shows the location of all of the tennis courts in Allegheny County and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This includes nine overview maps and three detail maps detailing the location of each of the 150+ tennis courts and tables. Created by John laPlante, a tennis fan and an interaction designer at MAYA Design. -
USTA Middle States Section
The United States Tennis Association is organized geographically into 17 sections. The USTA/Middle States section (USTA/MS) encompasses Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey (exclusive of a 35-mile radius around New York City) and northwestern West Virginia.
