Open Tennis by Richard Evans

Open Tennis by Richard Evans

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An account of the changes in the tennis world since 1968 when the world's major championships became open to the professionals. The author, a tennis journalist, examines the politics, in-fighting, commercial pressures and the benefits plus many of the great open matches, including Wimbledon finals.

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Open Tennis by Richard Evans

An account of the changes in the tennis world since 1968 when the world's major championships became open to the professionals. The author, a tennis journalist, examines the the politics, in-fighting, commercial pressures and the benefits as well as many of the great open matches, including classic Wimbledon finals. The book portrays the phenomenon of professional tennis and the increases in prize money and looks at some of the famous players. It is published to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the French Open and Wimbledon. The author also wrote the authorized biography of John McEnroe.
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ISBN 13 9780747501756
ISBN 10 0747501750
Title Open Tennis
Author Richard Evans
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1988-05-19
Number of pages 280
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.