Here is a list of the best Tennis books, some I have read myself, some that I did research on, and all have great reviews!
- The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance (1997)
- It’s Not My Fault: 150 Hilarious Excuses Every Tennis Player Should Know (2018)
- Absolute Tennis: The Best And Next Way To Play The Game (2017)
- Tennis Strategy: How To Beat Any Style Player – Quick-Fix Book (2015)
- Tennis Anatomy (2011)
- Tennis Partner, The (2011)
- Winning Ugly: Mental Warfare in Tennis–Lessons from a Master (1994)
- The Art of Doubles: Winning Tennis Strategies and Drills (2007)
- Tennis For Dummies (1998)
- How to Play Tennis: The Complete Guide to the Rules of Tennis, Tennis Scoring, Tennis Grips and Strokes, and Tennis Tips for Singles & Doubles (2014)
- Tennis Tactics: Winning Patterns of Play (1996)
- The Mind of a Tennis Player: A Guide to the Mental Side of the Game (2016)
- The Great Book of Tennis: Interesting Facts and Sports Stories (Sports Trivia) (Volume 6) (2018)
- Developing High Performance Tennis Players: A guide for coaches, players, parents and anyone who wants to know what it takes to be the best (2013)
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The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance (1997)
With more than 800,000 copies sold since it was first published thirty years ago, this phenomenally successful guide has become a touchstone for hundreds of thousands of people. Not just for tennis players, or even just for athletes in general, this handbook works for anybody who wants to improve his or her performance in any activity, from playing music to getting ahead at work. W.
It’s Not My Fault: 150 Hilarious Excuses Every Tennis Player Should Know (2018)
In It’s Not My Fault, author Joshua Shifrin helps tennis players make sense of their most monumental losses on the court. The next time a player goes down in defeat, he or she can always explain the woeful loss with “My opponent was a pusher . . .
Absolute Tennis: The Best And Next Way To Play The Game (2017)
Absolute Tennis is thorough and comprehensive guide to improving your tennis.
Tennis Strategy: How To Beat Any Style Player – Quick-Fix Book (2015)
Note: This book was revised and updated with the most current statistical analytics (IBM) on winning patterns of play, targets, and how beat any style player tactics in 2018.This (quick-fix) book gives you the tactics and mental philosophy to beat any style player, singles or doubles.
Tennis Anatomy (2011)
Tennis Anatomy brings the game to life with over 194 full-color anatomical illustrations depicting strokes and movements, strengthening exercises and injury-prevention exercises. The 72 step-by-step exercises are arranged anatomically for shoulders, arms and wrists, chest, back, core and legs, with explanations of how each affects performance. Authors Paul Roetert, PhD, and Mark Kovacs, PhD have both have had long tenures with the USTA. Original.
Tennis Partner, The (2011)
An unforgettable, illuminating story of how men live and how they survive, from the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Cutting for StoneWhen Abraham Verghese, a physician whose marriage is unraveling, relocates to El Paso, Texas, he hopes to make a fresh start as a staff member at the county hospital.
Winning Ugly: Mental Warfare in Tennis–Lessons from a Master (1994)
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” (Tennis magazine) to help both recreational and profess…
The Art of Doubles: Winning Tennis Strategies and Drills (2007)
Whether you’re trying to improve your doubles game or are just getting started playing tennis with a partner, The Art of Doubles is the book for you.
Tennis For Dummies (1998)
Tennis is a sport for a lifetime. It really is a game that you can enjoy long-term, both as a player and a spectator. Played all over the world on surfaces ranging from concrete to clay the game of tennis is exciting to watch and even more fun to play. Whether you’re an adult looking for a new challenge or a parent starting your kids off, Tennis For Dummies provides a terrific introduction to the sport.
How to Play Tennis: The Complete Guide to the Rules of Tennis, Tennis Scoring, Tennis Grips and Strokes, and Tennis Tips for Singles & Doubles (2014)
If you’re new to the game of tennis, and want to go from Neophyte to Know-It-All, then this book is for you! Tennis is a challenging and fun game, both mentally and physically. It is popular with women and men, and can be played by small children and retirees alike at varying levels of competitiveness. If you’ve just recently begun playing, you may find the sport a bit disorienting, especially when it comes to serving accurately and controlling your shots.
Tennis Tactics: Winning Patterns of Play (1996)
Match point. Your opponent hits a deep-sliced approach shot to your backhand. To neutralize this attack and regain control of the point, you retaliate with a crosscourt passing shot, low with topspin. Your opponent is forced to return a weak volley to the open court, and you win the point with a passing shot down the line. Game, set, and match.This is just one of the many winning strategies you'll find in Tennis Tactics: Winning Patterns of Play.
The Mind of a Tennis Player: A Guide to the Mental Side of the Game (2016)
The Mind of a Tennis Player is the book every tennis player needs to effectively cope with the fears and anxieties associated with competition. Pulling from over four decades of experience as a competitive tennis player and teaching professional, author Steve Brady discusses the mental game of tennis and how to overcome issues with confidence, tension, and fear.
The Great Book of Tennis: Interesting Facts and Sports Stories (Sports Trivia) (Volume 6) (2018)
The remarkable achievement of Roger Federer winning the Australian Open to record his 20th Grand Slam Singles Title has increased the profile of tennis even further. These days, tennis has massive television and media coverage. It is hard to accept that the roots of the game were probably in French monasteries many centuries ago.
Developing High Performance Tennis Players: A guide for coaches, players, parents and anyone who wants to know what it takes to be the best (2013)
This book is an attempt to answer the questions that author Edgar Giffenig has pondered most of his life: What does it take to be a great tennis player and what is the most effective way to train? It is a summary of 40 years in competitive tennis as a high performance player and coach of elite athletes.
Best Tennis Books Worth Your Attention
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My Dream Time - A Memoir Of Tennis & Teamwork
Author(s): Ash Barty
ID: 3525897, Publisher: Harpersports Au, Year: 2022, Size: 60 Mb, Format: epub
Tennis
Author(s): Tessa Kenan
ID: 3540773, Publisher: Jump!, Inc., Year: 2022, Size: 4 Mb, Format: epub
Essential Tennis: Improve Faster, Play Smarter, and Win More Matches
Author(s): Ian Westermann; Joel Chasnoff
ID: 3559089, Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group, Year: 2022, Size: 2 Mb, Format: epub
Please note that this booklist is not absolute. Some books are absolutely hot items according to Washington Post, others are drafted by unknown authors. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant resources you could recommend? Leave a comment if you have any feedback on the list.