Love game
a history of tennis, from Victorian pastime to global phenomenon
by Elizabeth Wilson
Tennis is defined by its head games, its demands for physical prowess, and its plethora of outsized personalities. It mixes chess and dance, intellectual geometry and aesthetic joy. People who love tennis love it like few others love other sports. Some fans build their lives around the calendar of tourneys, and events like Wimbledon and the U.S. Open remain, year after year, popular and well attended. Wilsons captivating cultural history embraces the rich and intertwining stories of the sport, and tells the story of its evolution from upper-middle-class hobby to global TV spectacle. Wilson marshals and conveys all the passion for a game known for its players grunting, growling, sweating, and pursuit of sweet spots. No wonder, as Wilson says, each match starts with love.
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Love game: a history of tennis, from Victorian pastime to global phenomenon
2016, University Of Chicago Press, The University of Chicago Press
in English
022637128X 9780226371283
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Love game: a history of tennis, from Victorian pastime to global phenomenon
2014, Serpent's Tail
in English
1846689104 9781846689109
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Includes bibliographical reference (pages 308-324) and index
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