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The Art of Lawn Tennis

By William T. (William Tatem) Tilden

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Discover the secrets to mastering the court, from fundamental techniques to strategic gameplay, and unlock the art behind every swing.

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1998-09-01
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Summary

"The Art of Lawn Tennis" by William T. (William Tatem) Tilden is a thorough handbook on playing tennis, probably from the early 1900s. It aims to connect the how-to parts of tennis with the creative side, giving tips on skills and plans for all players. The beginning looks at tennis as both an art and something based on science, showing why it is important to get the basics right. Tilden tells his own story in tennis, explaining how he learned and the main ideas for playing well. He talks about focusing, watching the ball, footwork, how to hold the racket, and key movements. Tilden sets up a step-by-step way to learn tennis, getting readers ready for harder moves later on.

About the Author

William Tatem Tilden II, nicknamed "Big Bill", was an American tennis player. Tilden was the world No. 1 amateur for six consecutive years, from 1920 to 1925, and was ranked as the world No. 1 professional by Ray Bowers in 1931 and 1932 and Ellsworth Vines in 1933. He won 14 Major singles titles, including 10 Grand Slam events, one World Hard Court Championships and three professional majors. He was the first American man to win Wimbledon, taking the title in 1920. He also won a joint-record seven U.S. Championships titles.

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