History of Tennis

Richard Evans has covered tennis as a sports journalist since the 1960s, reporting on more than 204 Grand Slams. He is the author of twenty books, including the official history of the Davis Cup and the unofficial history of the modern game in Open Tennis. He was the play-byplay commentator for BBC Radio at Wimbledon for twenty years and is now heard on Tennis Channel at the French Open and AO Radio at the Australian Open.

"...the book breaks down the history by decade, with special chapters devoted to such subjects as the birth of WTA and the Williams sisters. The rich text is only matched by the 500 color and black-and-white photographs that illustrate the 375 pages. It’s a worthy addition to any tennis fan’s bookshelf." —TENNIS MAGAZINE"Renowned sports journalist Richard Evans nets the evolving story of court tennis and then lawn tennis in all its myriad glory in The History of Tennis. The must-read for tennis aficionados captures all the passion, drama and beauty of tennis in this most up-to-date comprehensive history." —NATIONAL EXAMINER"Tennis journalist Richard Evans re-creates the magic of the sport with this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated history." —AIRMAIL.COM"Richard Evans’ The History of Tennis: Legendary Champions, Magical Moments offers a comprehensive history of tennis from the birth of the sport through to the major matches and top players of the present day. Packed full of facts, figures, and glossy photographs capturing key events and personalities associated with the game, the book is sure to appeal to both die-hard tennis fans and those interested in learning a bit more about the sport." —CITY BOOK REVIEW"Richard Evans’ lavishly illustrated 'The History of Tennis: Legendary Champions, Magical Moments' salutes more than a century of them. While the English writer focuses on Wimbledon, singles matches, and hometown heroes, his book also celebrates American heroes." —NEW YORK DAILY NEWS