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Wimbledon's greatest games
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- Book Synopsis
- Wimbledon's Greatest Games is the ultimate guide to the most gripping encounters, monumental matches and thrilling tiebreakers ever played at SW19. A must-read for every Wimbledon fan!By renowned sports author Abi Smith.Read this action-packed, ace-filled anthology and discover:Why Ann Jones locked herself in the toilets with the Venus Rosewater Dish after her win against Billie Jean KingWhy notoriously private Pete Sampras made a beeline for his parents after his seventh Wimbledon title winWhy a shout from the crowd infuriated Jimmy Connors during the men's final with Arthur AsheHow the importance of being on course for a double Grand Slam put Rod Laver under pressure in an early round match out on Court Number FourThe real reason 'Little Mo' ditched her coach before her first ever Wimbledon ChampionshipWhy Novak Djokovic harnesses his superpower of selective hearing when he hears cheering for his opponentFrom the roar of the crowd to the emotion of the players, the drop-shots, the volleys, the epic rallies and the double-faults, each thrilling contest comes alive as the action is brought to you in vivid detail. So, serve yourself a Pimm's, sit back and let Abi Smith transport you to Centre Court.
- About The Author
- Abi Smith is the author of more than 15 books on the world of sport and celebrity. She has collaborated with several iconic athletes to tell their stories - most notably England netball star Geva Mentor CBE on her acclaimed autobiography Leap, and Jane Couch MBE, a trailblazer in the world of female boxing, on Jane Couch: The Final Round.
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- ISBN
- 9781836800538
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Pitch Publishing, (06 October 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 288
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 129 mm
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