The Wimbledon Final That Never Was . . .: ...And Other Tennis Tales from a Bygone Era - Couverture souple

Wood, Sidney; Wood MR, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0942257847 ISBN 13 : 9780942257847

Editeur : New Chapter Press,U.S., 2011

Synopsis

The only time in the history of Wimbledon that the men's singles final was not played is told in detail by the crowned champion in this illuminating tennis biography. Sidney Wood won the 1931 Wimbledon title by default over Frank Shields--his school buddy, doubles partner, roommate, and Davis Cup teammate--in one of the most curious episodes in sports history. Wood tells the tale of how Shields was ordered by the U.S. Tennis Association not to compete in the championship match so that he could rest his injured knee in preparation for an upcoming Davis Cup match. Three years later the story continues when he and Shields played a match at the Queen's Club for the Wimbledon trophy. Also included are a compilation of short stories that deliver fascinating anecdotes of the 1930s and a signature document of the play and styles of 20th-century tennis legends.

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À propos de l'auteur

Sidney Wood was an American tennis player who was crowned men's singles champion at Wimbledon in 1931. He was also a singles finalist at the 1935 U.S. Championships, played for the U.S. Davis Cup team in both 1931 and 1934, and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1964. David Wood is Sidney's son

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: New Chapter Press,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0942257847
• ISBN 13: 9780942257847
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 200
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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