tennis

Details how tennis is played, how to stay safe on the court, and other fun facts.

"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.

"It's game day, and readers of Match Point are given a court-side view of the serves and volleys that make up a tennis match. Along the way, they'll learn all about the history of tennis dating all the way back to France in the 16th century! A special section in the back of the book is chock-full of even more facts about the game and its storied history and players. It is custom-made for the fan who loves all things tennis!"--.

In Key West, while ex-tennis pro Chuck Chandler gets a bit too involved with the mysterious and married Clare Carras, retired New York homicide detective Tommy Sculley and his inexperienced partner find that Clare is involved with the West Coast mob.

"Strong serves. Fast volleys. Exciting matches. There are many reasons to love tennis--discover 12 of them! Topics include tennis' royal history, its equipment, scoring, records, the elite competitions like Wimbledon, and champion athletes, such as Serena Williams and Roger Federer"--Provided by publisher.

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.

Presents an introduction to tennis, including information on its history, equipment, fundamentals, rules, shots, etiquette, fitness, and famous players.

"In this book, beginning readers are introduced to the tennis court, rules of play, and equipment and gear. High-frequency words and repetitive sentence patterns work together with strong visual references to support the earliest readers and create a fun first nonfiction reading experience. Tennis includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers, a Let's Review! question and image, and introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index. Tennis is part of Jump!'s Let's Play Sports! series"--.

Describes the life and career of professional tennis player Sloane Stephens. Discusses her childhood, rise to fame, career achievements, and charitable efforts. Includes statistics, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.