The People's Wimbledon
Memories and Memorabilia from the Lawn Tennis Championships
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Pitch Publishing Ltd
Published:17th May '21
£25.00
Available to order, but very limited on stock - if we have issues obtaining a copy, we will let you know.
The People's Wimbledon brings you the magic of SW19 in words and pictures. Take a trip down memory lane as you rekindle memories of colourful characters, breathtaking matches, intense rivalries and rare upsets from days gone by. Relive the exploits of Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe, plus Steffi Graf, Rod Laver, Billie Jean King, Ken Rosewall, Lew Hoad and Maria Bueno. You'll also learn about the history of Wimbledon from the first championship in 1877 through to the modern day. The book combines hundreds of stunning illustrations - including tennis memorabilia and rare archival photos - with memories and anecdotes from players, journalists, broadcasters and fans to tell the Wimbledon story from a fresh new angle. Whether you travel to SW19 or spend two weeks each summer glued to your TV set, The People's Wimbledon is a 'must' if you've been bitten by the Wimbledon bug.
- Short-listed for The British Sports Book Awards 2022
ISBN: 9781785316357
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 1640g
304 pages