The Fox : Harry Hopman and the Greatest Dynasty in Tennis History Hardback
by Michael Sexton
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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'.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:352 pages
- Publisher:Pitch Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:17/06/2024
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- ISBN:9781801507264
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Pre-OrderFree UK DeliveryThis title is available for pre-order
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:352 pages
- Publisher:Pitch Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:17/06/2024
- Category:
- ISBN:9781801507264