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  • The Education of a Tennis Player

    Depicting the monumental achievements of a world-class athlete, this firsthand account documents Rod Laver's historic 1969 Grand Slam sweep of all four major tennis titles. Coauthored with renowned tennis expert Bud Collins, this frank memoir details Laver's childhood, early career, and his most important matches. Each chapter also contains a companion tennis lesson, providing tips on how players ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Rod Laver

    An Autobiography

    A tennis legend recounts his extraordinary life and career in this inspiring autobiography.Rod Laver's memoir tells the story of a red-headed country boy from Rockhampton, Australia, who rose to become one of the greatest tennis champions. From his early days in a Queensland town to dominating world tennis for two decades, Laver's journey is filled with triumphs and challenges.Discover the secrets ... Read more

    $15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Education of a Tennis Player

    Depicting the monumental achievements of a world-class athlete, this firsthand account documents Rod Laver's historic 1969 Grand Slam sweep of all four major tennis titles. Coauthored with renowned tennis expert Bud Collins, this frank memoir details Laver's childhood, early career, and his most important matches. Each chapter also contains a companion tennis lesson, providing tips on how players ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Golden Era

    The extraordinary two decades when Australians ruled the tennis world

    From the 1950s to the 1970s, Australia was the world's tennis superpower, producing players who dominated amateur grand slam tournaments, the Davis Cup and the professional circuit, and none was more successful, famous or influential than Rod Laver, whose two singles Grand Slams - winning the Australian, French, Wimbledon and United States championships in a calendar year - have never been ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

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