"The new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada and Revenge Wears Prada--a dishy tell-all about a beautiful tennis prodigy who, after changing coaches, suddenly makes headlines on and off the court. Charlotte "Charlie" Silver has always been a good girl. She excelled at tennis early, coached by her father, a former player himself, and soon became one of the top juniors in the world. When she leaves UCLA--and breaks...

Traces the game from its humble beginnings in the 1800s through to what has become a global sport in the 21st century.

The Delaney family love one another dearly - it's just that sometimes they want to murder each other. If your mother was missing, would you tell the police? Even if the most obvious suspect was your father? This is the dilemma facing the four grown Delaney siblings. The Delaneys are fixtures in their community. The parents, Stan and Joy, are the envy of all of their friends. They're killers on the tennis court, and off it their chemistry is palpable....

Presents a completely unique approach to learning tennis. From serves, strokes and volleys to smashes and lobs, tennis strokes are demonstrated from five angles.

"Coming Up the Hard Way "Sometimes, in a tough neighborhood, where there is no way for a kid to prove himself except by playing games and fighting, you've got to establish a record for being able to look out for yourself before they will leave you alone. If they think you're an easy mark, they will all look to build up their own reputations by beating up on you. I learned always to get in the first punch." Althea Gibson, 1958 Four days after her historic...

Serena Williams is the most decorated female tennis player of all time. She's been ranked #1 by the Women's Tennis Association countless times since 2002, and no one holds more Grand Slam titles--not just as a single's player, but also, with her sister Venus, in women's doubles. Find out all about this powerhouse player and her dozens of amazing victories--and decide for yourself: is Serena the G.O.A.T. of tennis?