4 best tennis biographies of all time

Caption For every sports fan tennis books are definitely a must. We all want to follow our heroes footsteps and what better way to do that than to read our favourite sportsperson’s book? It gives us an insight into the minds of the players, what they think, how they got to the biggest stage and much more. The books are a great way to know more about our idols and role models. It gives us inspiration to go for glory. It also gives us motivation as the words are normally of our idols only. These autobiographies are a way of learning how to unleash our own potential by means of imitating our idols. They give us a sense of purpose in life and most importantly are our best friends in times of need. So here are some of the most popular tennis books-

#1 Open - Andre Agassi

Open- Andre Agassi

This book tells us the story of a player who hated the sport that he played. Former World No. 1Andre Agassi actuallyhated the sport,and was forced into playing it. He tells his story in an outstanding manner and those who wish to inculcate the aces strengthsshould read this book.

It gives us an insight into the modern day world of tennis, how he achieved his dream of being an Olympic champion which was also his fathers dream, and his other personal and private struggles off court. Agassi famously dealth with an addiction to crystal meth while active on the circuit covered up at the time, he has gone on to describe it as one of his major struggles.

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He also writes about how he loved to spread education around the world and helping children by establishing the Andre Agassi Foundation. He tells us about his life and how he overcame his relationships and other struggles to finally reach the summit.

The book delves intohis final days on the professional circuit and the pain he faced while he was playing. Agassi tells us about his best friend and godfather in his career Gil Reyes and how he turned him into a strong and muscular man fit to compete with the best on tour.

#2 Rafa: My Story - Rafael Nadal

Rafa- My story- Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal, undoubtedly one of the best players in the history of the game of tennis, shares his story in this wonderful book co-authored by John Carlin. He tells his inspiring moments when he won the U-12 title being only eight years old and also his days as a youngster learning life the tennis way. He tells us about the food that he likes to gorge on, what all does his practise consist of and how he trains to become a champion.

Nadal reminisces on his life as a young boyin Spain, and how his uncle Toni shaped him into a fine player that he is today. He tells us about his passion for football and how he had to make a decision between football and tennis.

Inspired by his uncles, who were sportsmenthemselves oneof them even playingfor FC Barcelona, Nadal took up the sport. He trained day in and day out to become the player that we see today. He never missed a single of his practice sessions and even took to sweeping the court.

The Spaniardsbehaviour on court today is all an acculumation of good moral values taught to him by his uncle and coach, of whom he speaks very highly, explainingwhat a big influence Toni Nadal has had in his life and career and why he wouldnever change theteam. He also writes about his quest to beat Roger Federer to clinch the Wimbledon title after losing in the finals twice in a row. He writes about his relationships with his family and his girlfriend who are a constant pillar of support to him.Nadals extraordinary grit and talent makes the book extremely inspiring and motivational.

A must read for all Rafa fans and for those who are inspired by the champion.

#3 Serve to Win - Novak Djokovic

Serve to Win- Novak Djokovic

Serve to Win by World No. 1Novak Djokovic,tells us about the tricks and diet that helped the tennis champion reach the summit. It tells us about his strict diet plan and recipes that made him get that edge that he needed to become the numero uno. It also tells his life story when he was a kid of 6 and saw Pete Sampras lifting the Wimbledon trophy and how from then onwards he started his quest to hold that trophy in his hands one day. It tells us the story of how he used to play while hearing the sounds of bombs and fighter planes in Serbia during the war. He tells us about his life when he was a boy playing in Belgrade and was discovered by Jelena Jencic who thought that he was the next Serbian superstar after Monica Seles.He explains how he loved to eat pizza and then one fine day he got to know that it was responsible for making him withdraw from matches. He tells us about how he changed his diet after taking the Gluten test and that made all the difference. He has also explained the various sets of exercises that he does to stay fit.It is a must read for all his fans and followers and even for those who want to eat right and get as fit as the worlds no.1 tennis player.

#4 Queen of the Court - Serena Williams

My Life- Queen of the Court- Serena Williams

In this book Serena Williams arguably one of the greatest in the sports history tells her story as a child who was born to just play tennis. How her parents especially her father nurtured her to win the number of Grand Slams that she has won today. It tells the story of hope, determination, desire and passion for the game of tennis. It gives us an insight into the Worlds number one female tennis player. Serena tells us about the most memorable experiences of her life and also gives us an insight into the worst lows in her career. She not just inspires us to go for our best but gives us the confidence to do whatever we like doing and doing that well. She tells us about how she was always thought of as just a sister to the best player in the world and never given as much recognition as Venus and how that made her always fight for that top spot. She tells us about her amazing relationship with her parents and her sisters especially Venus whom she considered to be a role model. She tells us about her life as child and as a young girl who was training for tennis and thinking about tennis for most of the day. Serena also explains her other interests besides tennis such as designing and acting and how she took a course from a university which helped her design her outfits and made her start her own fashion label. She also recalls the worst part of her life when she lost her eldest sister Yetunde. How much she remembers her and the fact that she plays for her. We also come to know that Serena writes a lot to herself and is a true devotee to the Almighty. She writes in a matchbook so that she gets inspired each time she goes out there to play. This also helped her in the 2001 Indian Wells tournament experience and how she had to win a match infront of a crowd that was all against her.

It is a great book for all tennis aficionados.