The history of tennis in 50 portraits

Written by Bertolucci Paolo , Martucci Vincenzo
Illustrated by Poloni Giordano

  • Non-fiction
  • Age group: 16 and up
  • Pages: 160
  • Format: 17 x 25 cm
  • Hardcover
  • RP: 24 euros

A compelling journey through the history of international tennis, through the portraits, achievements, and incredible victories of the 50 greatest players of all time, guided by the words of Paolo Bertolucci and Vincenzo Martucci. The magic of Roger Federer, emblem of class and superb technique; the ferocity of Rafael Nadal, the “king of clay”; the determination of Novak Djokovic. And then Serena Williams, the force of nature who dominated women’s tennis, Martina Navratilova, and Maria Sharapova. From the legends of the past such as René Lacoste, through Adriano Panatta, the Italian champion with irresistible charisma who wrote memorable pages in world tennis, to Björn Borg and Boris Becker, Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf, and Monica Seles. To arrive at the present and future of tennis with talents such as Jannik Sinner, the Italian prodigy, and Jasmine Paolini, a symbol of tenacity and determination. An unmissable work for sports lovers, for those who have seen historic matches or for those who are now entering this world, which has provided extraordinary emotions and continues to inspire generations of admirers.

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