"Deion tries out for the traveling team playing singles but doesn't make the cut. When his coach points him toward the possibility of playing doubles, Deion finds a new but troublesome option"--Provided by publisher.
Ten-year-old Jim Nasium is actually fairly good at table tennis, so when the new girl, tennis whiz Olivia Hartford, compliments him on his backhand he decides to join the school tennis team--but his desire to impress his new tennis partner is making him even more uncoordinated than usual.
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.
