women tennis players

"In this . . . novel about the cost of ambition and success, a legendary athlete attempts a comeback at an age when the world considers her past her prime--from the . . . author of Malibu Rising. Carolina Soto is undeniably fierce. She is determined to be the best professional tennis player the world has ever seen"--Provided by publisher.

"One of the greatest tennis players the world has ever seen was a woman few even remember. A championship player by the age of fifteen in a Europe overshadowed by impending war, Suzanne Lenglen broke records for ticket sales and match winning streaks, scandalised and entranced the public with her playing outfits, and became a pioneer, making friends and enemies throughout restrictive tennis society in the trailblazing jazz age"--From the publisher's web site.

A superstar on the court, number one in the world, and only in her twenties. Naomi Osaka is a groundbreaking tennis player making moves on and off the court. Find out more about Naomi's journey from picking up a racket at the age of three to becoming the first Asian female to hold the number one ranking by the Women's Tennis Association.

Once, Valerie Simpson's tennis career skyrocketed; now, the headlines belong to a player from the wrong side of the tracks. But when Valerie is shot dead in cold blood and dropped outside the stadium at the U.S. Open, sports agent Myron Bolitar investigates the killing and uncovers a connection between the two players and a six-year-old murder at an exclusive mainline club.

Over the years, many women have made contributions to tennis. In the early 1900s, Suzanne Lenglen dominated women's tennis and many talented athletes soon followed, including Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams, and Naomi Osaka. Learn more about each woman's struggles and successes, and find out what makes them trailblazers.

"Shares the story of the sisters and tennis stars, including their special relationship as sisters and best friends, their constant training as children, and their incredible success in professional tennis"--OCLC.

Teaches early readers about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of tennis player Serena Williams.

"Describes the life and career of tennis star Naomi Osaka, including her youth, rise in the International Tennis Federation women's circuit and Women's Tennis Association, and Grand Slam wins"--Provided by the publisher.

"Born in the US, raised in a Haitian and Japanese household, and known for her tennis talent, Naomi Osaka is the first Asian player to hold the top ranking for singles tennis. Learn her story!"--.

The story of champion tennis players--and sisters--Venus and Serena Williams.