tennis players

Presents the biography of tennis player Serena Williams.

Introduces professional tennis players with simple text and pictures.

Explores the life and career of Roger Federer, discussing his interest in sports at an early age, success in the junior circuit, and professional career; and includes quotes, statistics, a glossary, and resources.

"Barriers have existed to deny people the chance to compete athletically based on their race, ethnic background, or sex. Some athletes, through their courage and class, have broken down the barriers that have afflicted our society, and sometimes affected greater social change. Althea Gibson integrated tennis competition at its highest levels, and Arthur Ashe used his success to challenge racism and apartheid, and later to raise AIDS awareness"--Amazon.com.

A very simple introduction to the sport of tennisl, the equipment used, and how it is done.

Learn about Billie Jean King, the famous tennis player who was instrumental in moving tennis into the modern era for women.

Chronicles the life and career of tennis player Roger Federer, discussing his childhood, training, success, struggle to win after an illness, and other related topics.

Text and illustrations present a short biography of tennis star Arthur Ashe, who broke new racial boundaries at a time when America was segregated, later winning the US Open in 1968.

Serena Williams has been thrilling tennis fans with her fantastic play for a long time, but only recently have people begun to truly appreciate the greatness of this incredible athlete. With more than twenty Grand Slam titles to her name, Serena is considered by many fans and commentators to be the greatest tennis champion of all time, male or female. In 2015, she completed the so-called Serena Slam for the second time in her career, winning all four Grand Slam tennis tournaments (Wimbledon, the US Open, the Australian Open, and the French Open) in a row.

Presents short biographies with playing statistics of fourteen notable tennis players.