Federer

Bowers, Chris

ISBN 10: 178219228X / ISBN 13: 9781782192282

Published by John Blake, 2013

Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # T06M-00800

Synopsis:

Updated to include the full 2012 season, a biography of the man many consider the greatest-ever tennis player

Roger Federer's astounding all-around ability has led to him being referred to as one of the most complete players the game has ever seen, and with 17 Grand Slam wins and an Olympic Gold Medal under his belt, the Swiss star has already achieved legendary status in the game. This authoritative and affectionate biography traces Federer's rise, from his first tentative strokes with a tennis racket to how he dealt with being sent away to a training academy where he struggled to communicate in a French-speaking part of Switzerland, as well as how he handled the sudden death of his first real coach and mentor. It also examines how Roger has bounced back from arguably one of the most challenging periods of his career; following a serious illness and a dip in form, he broke his run of successive Wimbledon championship wins and was toppled from the number one spot by rival Rafael Nadal—but in characteristic style, silenced his critics by once again returning to winning form. This biography explains how Roger's professionalism and charm, as well as the time he devotes to his charitable foundation, have won him huge amounts of respect from both his fellow athletes and tennis professionals alike.

About the Author: Chris Bowers is an official member of the International Tennis Writers Association, a commentator for BBC Radio, and a writer for the Independent, the Observer, and the Times.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Federer
Publisher: John Blake
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good