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LOVE NETFLIX'S FINDING HER EDGE? Jennifer Iacopelli serves strawberries and steam in this spicy rivals-to-lovers tennis sports romance and sizzling summer read for Wimbledon and Challengers fans.Love means nothing in tennis. . .Penny Harrison is a sports icon in-the-making, and, with the upcoming Grand Slam in Paris, she has to keep her head in the game. But when she returns to train at the prestigious Outer Banks Tennis Club, she comes face to face with the biggest - and sexiest - mistake she's ever made.Alex Russell has piercing blue eyes and an irresistible charm. Whenever Penny faces him on court the competition is hot - and their chemistry is even hotter. Penny needs to focus to win . . . so why can't she stay away from the one guy who could ruin everything? 🎾 Steamy sports romance💖 Second chance🔥 Rivals to lovers🌶️ Spice🌟 Elite tennis academyThe first book in Jennifer Iacopelli's steamy sports romance series is a tennis match you won't want to look away from. Don't miss the sequel WILDCARD - OUT NOW! 🌶️ SPICY CONTENT - SUITABLE FOR ADULT READERS ONLY 🌶️

James Patrick Wilbanks background, experience, and success in the arena of tennis, including playing and teaching, coupled with his creative mindset resulted in Game, Set, Match-Life, a novel that is set in the tennis world. It tells the story of a young tennis player named Nicky who began playing tennis at the early age of four. Many years later, he finds himself in a relationship with his girlfriend, Juli, and plans to play college tennis in Hawaii. However, geographical destruction and relationship demise weigh heavy on this young man''s heart as he attempts to figure out his future. Sweeping changes in the tennis world may be a blessing in disguise. Will Nicky''s dreams of college and pro tennis be realized?

When Billie Jean King trounced Bobby Riggs in tennis''s "Battle of the Sexes" in 1973, she placed sports squarely at the center of a national debate about gender equity. In this winning combination of biography and history, Susan Ware argues that King''s challenge to sexism, the supportive climate of second-wave feminism, and the legislative clout of Title IX sparked a women''s sports revolution in the 1970s that fundamentally reshaped American society.While King did not single-handedly cause the revolution in women''s sports, she quickly became one of its most enduring symbols, as did Title IX, a federal law that was initially passed in 1972 to attack sex discrimination in educational institutions but had its greatest impact by opening opportunities for women in sports. King''s place in tennis history is secure, and now, with Game, Set, Match, she can take her rightful place as a key player in the history of feminism as well. By linking the stories of King and Title IX, Ware explains why women''s sports took off in the 1970s and demonstrates how giving women a sporting chance has permanently changed American life on and off the playing field.

When Billie Jean King trounced Bobby Riggs in tennis''s "Battle of the Sexes" in 1973, she placed sports squarely at the center of a national debate about gender equity. In this winning combination of biography and history, Susan Ware argues that King''s challenge to sexism, the supportive climate of second-wave feminism, and the legislative clout of Title IX sparked a women''s sports revolution in the 1970s that fundamentally reshaped American society.While King did not single-handedly cause the revolution in women''s sports, she quickly became one of its most enduring symbols, as did Title IX, a federal law that was initially passed in 1972 to attack sex discrimination in educational institutions but had its greatest impact by opening opportunities for women in sports. King''s place in tennis history is secure, and now, with Game, Set, Match, she can take her rightful place as a key player in the history of feminism as well. By linking the stories of King and Title IX, Ware explains why women''s sports took off in the 1970s and demonstrates how giving women a sporting chance has permanently changed American life on and off the playing field.

When Billie Jean King trounced Bobby Riggs in tennis's ""Battle of the Sexes"" in 1973, she placed sports squarely at the center of a national debate about gender equity. In this winning combination of biography and history, Susan Ware argues that King's challenge to sexism, the supportive climate of second-wave feminism, and the legislative clout of Title IX sparked a women's sports revolution in the 1970s that fundamentally reshaped American society.While King did not single-handedly cause the revolution in women's sports, she quickly became one of its most enduring symbols, as did Title IX, a federal law that was initially passed in 1972 to attack sex discrimination in educational institutions but had its greatest impact by opening opportunities for women in sports. King's place in tennis history is secure, and now, with Game, Set, Match, she can take her rightful place as a key player in the history of feminism as well. By linking the stories of King and Title IX, Ware explains why women's sports took off in the 1970s and demonstrates how giving women a sporting chance has permanently changed American life on and off the playing field.

LOVE DOESN'T ALWAYS PLAY BY THE RULES . . .Hannah has been married to Graham since they were eighteen - a union of desperation to escape their strict families. He's the only man she's ever kissed and honestly, she's not sure he's any good at it. But fourteen years of washing his underwear is more than enough to kill the romance.Well, that and the fact that he's got a work colleague pregnant.Hannah's new-found freedom is an opportunity to finally put herself first, and a trip to Spain sounds like the perfect start. Yes, it might be with three near strangers, but it's also a chance to play tennis every day under the Spanish sun, before heading off on a solo road trip and starting the next phase of her life.Then Hannah meets Rob, who has kissed ALL the women and is 100% not her type. And besides, she's really not looking for love right now. But if there's one thing Hannah knows about tennis, it's that sometimes taking a risk can pay off - and when you fault on your first serve, you get a second chance.Escape to the Spanish hills in this completely gorgeous and delicious romantic comedy that will have you snorting with laughter. If you love Catherine Walsh, Laura Jane Williams and Sophie Ranald, you won't want to miss this!Find out why readers LOVE Heidi Stephens . . . '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ One of my favourite reads!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ The perfect read!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I ABSOLUTELY loved this book! It made me laugh and cry''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Brilliant! Just brilliant! Consumed it in a day as I just couldn't put it down''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I read it in one sitting''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A gorgeous, romantic book''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A five-star read that will make you fall in love again''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A brilliant array of characters [and] a wicked sense of humour . . . Heidi Stephens understood the assignment and delivered''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ If you're a fan of romcom, this one is for you'

LOVE DOESN''T ALWAYS PLAY BY THE RULES . . .

Hannah has been married to Graham since they were eighteen - a union of desperation to escape their strict families. He''s the only man she''s ever kissed and honestly, she''s not sure he''s any good at it. But fourteen years of washing his underwear is more than enough to kill the romance.Well, that and the fact that he''s got a work colleague pregnant.Hannah''s new-found freedom is an opportunity to finally put herself first, and a trip to Spain sounds like the perfect start. Yes, it might be with three near strangers, but it''s also a chance to play tennis every day under the Spanish sun, before heading off on a solo road trip and starting the next phase of her life.Then Hannah meets Rob, who has kissed ALL the women and is 100% not her type. And besides, she''s really not looking for love right now. But if there''s one thing Hannah knows about tennis, it''s that sometimes taking a risk can pay off - and when you fault on your first serve, you get a second chance.Escape to the Spanish hills in this completely gorgeous and delicious romantic comedy that will have you snorting with laughter. If you love Catherine Walsh, Laura Jane Williams and Sophie Ranald, you won''t want to miss this!

Find out why readers LOVE Heidi Stephens . . .

''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ One of my favourite reads!''''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ The perfect read!''''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I ABSOLUTELY loved this book! It made me laugh and cry''''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Brilliant! Just brilliant! Consumed it in a day as I just couldn''t put it down''''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I read it in one sitting''''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A gorgeous, romantic book''''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A five-star read that will make you fall in love again''''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A brilliant array of characters [and] a wicked sense of humour . . . Heidi Stephens understood the assignment and delivered''''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ If you''re a fan of romcom, this one is for you''

Game, Set, Match is about two brothers who are competitive. The story begins with them arguing over who had won a game of handball. The story continues with the transformation of one of the boys into a tennis ball and the adventures he finds himself having.

Learn the behind-the-scenes story of how Match.com rose from a small, unknown internet startup to having a value of over $30 billion, earning recognition in households across the globe. Match.com took a different approach to creating bonds and has changed the way relationships are discovered. However, in its early days, the path to success wasn't clear-it was filled with questions, challenges, and obstacles that almost completely derailed the entire company. With "e;Game, Set, Match!,"e; go back in time and experience the early days of Match.com, learning what helped take a small startup to ultimate success. Inside, discover lessons that can help build skills in teamwork, transparency, practicality, decision-making, whiteboard fallacies, chemistry, analytics, testing, initiative, restraint, marketing, deal-making, internationalization, customer service, communication, preparation, measurement, pricing, hiring, leadership, and more! This book will describe real-life events and results that occurred during Mike Presz's 35+-year-long career with Match.com. The knowledge provided is certain to produce major company results, which is the ultimate goal of all winning companies and everyone wants to play for the winner.

When Billie Jean King trounced Bobby Riggs in tennis''s "Battle of the Sexes" in 1973, she placed sports squarely at the center of a national debate about gender equity. In this winning combination of biography and history, Susan Ware argues that King''s challenge to sexism, the supportive climate of second-wave feminism, and the legislative clout of Title IX sparked a women''s sports revolution in the 1970s that fundamentally reshaped American society.While King did not single-handedly cause the revolution in women''s sports, she quickly became one of its most enduring symbols, as did Title IX, a federal law that was initially passed in 1972 to attack sex discrimination in educational institutions but had its greatest impact by opening opportunities for women in sports. King''s place in tennis history is secure, and now, with Game, Set, Match, she can take her rightful place as a key player in the history of feminism as well. By linking the stories of King and Title IX, Ware explains why women''s sports took off in the 1970s and demonstrates how giving women a sporting chance has permanently changed American life on and off the playing field.

When Billie Jean King trounced Bobby Riggs in tenniss Battle of the Sexes in 1973, she placed sports squarely at the center of a national debate about gender equity. In this winning combination of biography and history, Susan Ware argues that Kings challenge to sexism, the supportive climate of second-wave feminism, and the legislative clout of Title IX sparked a womens sports revolution in the 1970s that fundamentally reshaped American society.While King did not single-handedly cause the revolution in womens sports, she quickly became one of its most enduring symbols, as did Title IX, a federal law that was initially passed in 1972 to attack sex discrimination in educational institutions but had its greatest impact by opening opportunities for women in sports. Kings place in tennis history is secure, and now, with Game, Set, Match, she can take her rightful place as a key player in the history of feminism as well. By linking the stories of King and Title IX, Ware explains why womens sports took off in the 1970s and demonstrates how giving women a sporting chance has permanently changed American life on and off the playing field.

What better way to improve your tennis – and to gain a new appreciation for the sport – than by discovering the secrets of the world''s greatest players and coaches?Game, Set and Match: Secret Weapons of the World''s Top Tennis Players is an unprecedented collection of tips from the sport''s superstars, including Maria Sharapova, Andy Murray, Grigor Dimitrov, Eugenie Bouchard, Kei Nishikori, Pete Sampras, Steffi Graf, Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg, Milos Raonic, Caroline Wozniacki, Stan Wawrinka, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Bob and Mike Bryan, Martina Navratilova, Gael Monfils, Petra Kvitova, Ana Ivanovic and Marin Cilic.There is also advice from Roger Federer''s mother, Lynette on tennis parenting and tips from Rafa Nadal''s uncle and coach, Toni, as well as other leading coaches such as Patrick Mouratoglou, Nick Bollettieri, Paul Annacone, Marian Vajda, Judy Murray, Darren Cahill, Roger Rasheed and Robert Lansdorp, and from fitness experts such as Andre Agassi''s former trainer, Gil Reyes.Reading this book is to feel as though you are receiving personal tuition from the tennis elite, including those who have won Grand Slam titles and held the world number one ranking.

What better way to improve your tennis – and to gain a new appreciation for the sport – than by discovering the secrets of the world''s greatest players and coaches?Game, Set and Match: Secret Weapons of the World''s Top Tennis Players is an unprecedented collection of tips from the sport''s superstars, including Maria Sharapova, Andy Murray, Grigor Dimitrov, Eugenie Bouchard, Kei Nishikori, Pete Sampras, Steffi Graf, Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg, Milos Raonic, Caroline Wozniacki, Stan Wawrinka, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Bob and Mike Bryan, Martina Navratilova, Gael Monfils, Petra Kvitova, Ana Ivanovic and Marin Cilic.There is also advice from Roger Federer''s mother, Lynette on tennis parenting and tips from Rafa Nadal''s uncle and coach, Toni, as well as other leading coaches such as Patrick Mouratoglou, Nick Bollettieri, Paul Annacone, Marian Vajda, Judy Murray, Darren Cahill, Roger Rasheed and Robert Lansdorp, and from fitness experts such as Andre Agassi''s former trainer, Gil Reyes.Reading this book is to feel as though you are receiving personal tuition from the tennis elite, including those who have won Grand Slam titles and held the world number one ranking.

The leading players and outstanding matches of two thrilling decades in tennis history From Rod Laver’s amateur Grand Slam in 1962 to the first US Open held at the National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, legendary sportswriter Herbert Warren Wind captures the grace and drama of modern tennis in this brilliant collection drawn from the pages of the New Yorker.   The era’s biggest names, including Margaret Court, Chris Evert, John Newcombe, Arthur Ashe, and Pancho Gonzales, thrill the crowds of Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and Forest Hills, and America’s Davis Cup team battles patriotic linesmen and frenzied fans in an epic showdown against the Romanians in Bucharest. In “Mrs. King versus Mr. Riggs,” Wind paints a witty and evocative portrait of Billy Jean King’s historic beatdown of Bobby Riggs, and in “Forest Hills and the Final Between Connors and Borg,” he vividly recounts one of the wildest and woolliest tournaments in the sport’s history.   Rendered with the same authority and eloquence that led the New York Times to declare Wind the dean of American golf writers, these dispatches from center court testify to the celebrated journalist’s passion and versatility.  

Players clocking shuttlecocks at speeds of 200 miles per hour, new scoring rules, and nonstop action make badminton one of the fastest racket sports in the world. With Badminton: Steps to Success you will learn the skills and tactics to excel at the highest level.Through detailed, fully illustrated instruction, you will develop precision, power, and finesse as you use this step-by-step guide to master serves, forehands, backhands, clears, drop shots, smashes, drives, and more.Badminton: Steps to Success also breaks down common errors players make and provides corrective techniques to pinpoint problems and improve execution. Over 100 drills will further enforce correct technique, with designated drills for tactical practice, conditioning, and teamwork for doubles play.If you're ready to master today's game, rely on the one resource proven to make a difference. Badminton: Steps to Success——part of the popular Steps to Success Sports Series with more than 1.5 million copies sold——is your ticket to winning play.

From the former President and CEO of the United States Tennis Association—the first black woman and youngest person ever to hold the position—comes a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership skills involved in hosting the U.S. Open, the largest and most lucrative sports event in the world—lessons that can be applied across business and to any life challenge.One of professional tennis’s Grand Slam Tournaments, the U.S. Open has been described as a fourteen-day Superbowl. This single tennis championship, held annually in New York City, attracts top professionals from around the globe, generates more money than any other sporting event—or any other sport over an entire season—and attracts more than 700,000 attendees and millions of television viewers. In Own the Arena, Katrina Adams offers a privileged, singular inside look at this sensational global event, while elaborating on what makes tennis the only sport of a lifetime. She opens with the women’s 2018 championship match between Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams that ended in boos. This was Adams’s last year as president and the whole world was watching. How would she respond? How should the press be handled? What needs to be said to Osaka? Serena? What does this break from decorum mean for the Open and the sport?As Adams shares a wealth of stories from her career and personal life, as well as insights from top tennis professionals, she provides invaluable information on meeting life’s tests both on the tennis court and off. Own the Arena offers fresh perspectives on having presence, being remembered, directing a conversation, and moving boldly in spaces where “you are the only one.” It also covers good sportsmanship—treating others with respect and by being inclusive and open to diverse perspectives. Tennis is said to be 90 percent mental; this book shows how to take the elements of mental fortitude and use them to achieve greatness. By embracing and expressing one’s inner grace and humanity, Adams shows, you can own the arena.

The bestselling memoir of a life on tour with tennis's golden generation - William Hill Sports Book of the Year longlistThe tennis legend's inspiring, bestselling memoir about tennis, politics and growth in the face of adversity. 'A constant role model in my life, Billie Jean King is a leading example of integrity in the face of adversity. The book's powerfully honest and unapologetic candor is a reflection of King's brilliant mark on the world and the glass ceilings she shattered' Serena WilliamsIn this spirited account, Billie Jean King details her life's journey to find her true self. She recounts her groundbreaking tennis career -- six years as the top-ranked woman in the world, twenty Wimbledon championships, thirty-nine grand-slam titles, and her watershed defeat of Bobby Riggs in the famous "Battle of the Sexes." She poignantly recalls the cultural backdrop of those years and the profound impact on her worldview from the women's movement, the assassinations and anti-war protests of the 1960s, the civil rights movement, and, eventually, the LGBTQ+ rights movement.She describes the myriad challenges she's hurdled -- entrenched sexism, an eating disorder, near financial ruin after being outed -- on her path to publicly and unequivocally acknowledging her sexual identity at the age of fifty-one. And she talks about how her life today remains one of indefatigable service. She offers insights and advice on leadership, business, activism, sports, politics, marriage equality, parenting, sexuality, and love. She shows how living honestly and openly has had a transformative effect on her relationships and happiness.Hers is the story of a pathbreaking feminist, a world-class athlete, and an indomitable spirit whose impact has transcended even her spectacular achievements in sports.__________________________'Compelling... a brave and moving book, a must-read for tennis fans and a vivid slice of social history' Melanie Reid, The Times'A terrific read' Constance Craig Smith, Daily Mail'A vivid and detailed account of her rise to sporting greatness and her struggles to attain equal treatment for women in a shockingly discriminatory sport... All In describes a life comprising one epic struggle after another, both on and off court' Fiona Sturges, Guardian'[She] writes candidly about a career that led the way for women's sports as we know them . . . thoughtful, soul-searching' Tim Adams, Observer'This is a fascinating, energising, inspirational book from a woman who continues to set the standard for making a positive difference in the world' Clare Balding