The tennis classic from Olympic gold medalist and ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert, now featuring a new introduction with tips drawn from the strategies of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, and more, to help you outthink and outplay your toughest opponents.
A former Olympic medalist and now one of ESPN’s most respected analysts, Brad Gilbert shares his timeless tricks and tips, including “some real gems”(Tennismagazine) to help both recreational and professional players improve their game.
In the new introduction to this third edition, Gilbert uses his inside access to analyze current stars such as Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, showing readers how to beat better players without playing better tennis.
Written with clarity and wit, this classic combat manual for the tennis court has become the bible of tennis instruction books for countless players worldwide.
Author(s): Brad Gilbert; Steve Jamison
Publisher: Touchstone
Year: 1994
Language: English
Pages: 224
Introduction: Winning Ugly in the 21st Century
Preface to the First Edition: Winning Ugly?
McEnroe: A Master Loses Ugly
I
THE EARLY EDGE:
The Match Begins Before the Match Begins
1. Mental Preparation: The Pre-Match Advantage
2. Tools of the Trade: How Equipment Can Help You Win
3. Stretching for Success
4. The Microwave Warm-up: Defrost Your Strokes Quick
5. Four “Nervebusters”: Overcoming Pre-Match Nervousness
6. Start Smart: Grabbing the Early Lead
II
PLAYING SMART:
Finding a Way to Win
7. The Key to Victory
8. Destroying Your Opponent’s Game Plan
9. The Seven Hidden Ad Points
10. The Player’s Pit Stop: Stroke Repair
11. Learning From the Legends
III
MIND GAMES, PSYCHING, AND GAMESMANSHIP:
Tales From the Tour
12. The Masters of Rage: Connors and McEnroe
13. Lendl’s Lethal Weapon
14. Agassi: Breaking the Speed Limit
15. How to Handle Hooking
16. A Million-Dollar Match: War With Wheaton
17. Tournament Tough All the Time
18. The Road to Number One
19. Andre Agassi on “Winning Ugly”
Acknowledgments
About Brad Gilbert and Steve Jamison
