A 23-times Grand Slam Champion, most WTA match wins on tour and ranked #1 over ten consecutive years - Serena Williams is the ultimate champion. Always a fierce competitor, Serena's unique story is one of overcoming challenges through an incredible determination, supreme talent and unmatched drive.
In this innovative illustrated biography, Serena Williams's tennis is explored like never before: stunning graphics illustrate her serving patterns and superb footwork, the spin and speed of her shots - as well as showcasing her astonishing records.
Drawing on Mark Hodgkinson's conversations with Serena over her twenty year career and exclusive interviews with those closest to her, this is the ultimate celebration of the genius of Serena Williams - an incredible athlete, player and global icon.
By:
Mark Hodgkinson
Imprint: Ivy Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 230mm,
Width: 170mm,
ISBN: 9781781319062
ISBN 10: 1781319065
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 03 September 2019
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Prologue Chapter 1: The East Compton Hills Country Club Chapter 2: The Serena Slam Chapter 3: The murder of sister Yetunde Chapter 4: Joy, despair and depression Chapter 5: On her death bed Chapter 6: A new beginning Chapter 7: Icon, fashion designer, nail technician Chapter 8: 23 Chapter 9: Working mother Epilogue
Mark Hodgkinson is a tennis author and journalist based in London. His previous books include Fedegraphica, Game, Set and Match: Secret Weapons of the World's Top Tennis Players, Andy Murray: Wimbledon Champion and Ivan Lendl: The Man Who Made Murray. He has written for ESPN, British GQ, the ATP World Tour, and the Daily Telegraph.