By Randy Walker

Fun and fact-filled, this compilation offers anniversaries, summaries, and anecdotes of events from the world of tennis for every day in the calendar year. Presented in a day-by-day format, the entries into this mini-encyclopedia include major tournament victory dates, summaries of the greatest matches ever played, trivia, and statistics as well as little-known and quirky happenings. Easy-to-use and packed with fascinating details, this compendium is the perfect companion for tennis and general sports fans alike.

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“A fun read that chronicles some of the most important—and unusual—moments in the annals of tennis. Randy Walker is an excellent narrator of tennis history and has done an incredible job of researching and compiling this entertaining volume.” —Jim Courier, two-time French and Australian Open champion, Hall-of-Famer, and cofounder, Outback Champions series

“An addictive feast that you can enjoy every possible way—dipping in for various morsels, devouring it day-by-day, or selectively finding essential ingredients. As a tennis writer, I will always keep this book at the head of my table.” —Joel Drucker, author, Jimmy Connors Saved My Life

“An easy and unique way to absorb the greatest—and most quirky—moments in tennis history. It’s best read a page a day!” —Bill Mountford, former director of tennis, USTA National Tennis Center and former LTA executive