Tennis - The Ultimate Book

Tennis: The Ultimate Book takes readers beyond the court, exploring the sport’s rich history and the stories that unfold both on and off the tennis stage. From iconic Grand Slam moments to the most prestigious tournaments, this book covers it all—legendary athletes, unforgettable matches, and the evolution of tennis fashion and equipment.

The book also captures the lifestyle and drama surrounding the game, from the allure of Wimbledon’s celebrity-filled stands to the memorable antics of players like John McEnroe. Whether you're a tennis enthusiast or new to the sport, this entertaining compendium is sure to spark your passion for the game—maybe even inspiring you to pick up a racket.

Stefan Maiwald, born in 1971 in Braunschweig, is one of the most versatile German authors. He has lived on the island of Grado between Venice and Trieste for twenty years and writes novels, crime thrillers and non-fiction, including the bestsellers "Laura, Leo, Luca and I - How to Survive in an Italian Family," "We are Papa!" and "The Italian Principle: This is How Happiness Works!" The historical Venice crime novel "The Doge's Spy" was voted best debut of the year by the authors' and critics' association HOMER, and his blog postausitalien.com is the most-read German-language Italy site. On almost every bookshelf, designer, editor and author Peter Feierabend will find one of the approximately 3,000 book titles he has worked on, and it's far from Feierabend's end. Born in Hannover, he has lived in Cologne for 25 years after studying design at the University of the Arts in Berlin.