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The Fox: Harry Hopman and the Greatest Dynasty in Tennis History
Sexton, Michael2024
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The Fox: Harry Hopman and the Greatest Dynasty in Tennis History is the story of how one man drove a tiny nation to dominate a global sport. The Grand Slams, Wimbledon crowns and Davis Cups his players won made Australia famous. They called him simply Mr Hopman but the New York Times called him a 'one-man dynasty'. He was revered for his success but reviled for his methods. He had no formal education as a coach or trainer but relentlessly pursued sporting excellence. Hopman's approach was revolutionary to a genteel sport, introducing the grit of gymnasiums and endurance exercises that bordered on sadistic. This book examines the many shades of Harry Hopman: the outsider who willed himself to play for his country and battled the sport's establishment; the schemer who saw America dominate the sport and devised a way to beat them; the unquestioned leader; and eventually the ageing coach who embraced the 'me generation'.
Main title:
The Fox: Harry Hopman and the Greatest Dynasty in Tennis History / by Michael Sexton.
Author:
Imprint:
West Sussex : Pitch Publishing Ltd, 2024.
Collation:
352 pages, 8 pages of plates ; illustrations ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9781801507264 (hardback)
Dewey class:
BIOGRAPHY
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
516699
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys | Nonfiction | BIOGRAPHY HOPM | Onloan - Due: 03 Feb 2025 |