Chambers Book of Tennis Facts

Did You Know? The longest tennis match in history lasted 11 hours and 5 minutes, played over three days at the 2010 Wimbledon between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut. Wimbledon follows its strict all-white dress code religiously. In 2013, Roger Federer was asked to change his shoes because they had orange soles! Steffi Graf remains the only player in history to achieve the Golden Slam – winning all four Grand Slam titles and the Olympic gold medal in the same calendar year (1988). Smash your way into the thrilling universe of lawn tennis with this jam-packed fact book! From the grace of Steffi Graf to the grit of Serena Williams, from Borg and McEnroe's fiery showdowns to the golden era of the Federer–Nadal–Djokovic rivalry – this book brings it all. Learn how the game is played, master the rules, and discover the legends who made Wimbledon, Roland-Garros, the US Open, and the Australian Open iconic. With crisp facts, amusing stats, and QR codes that take you straight to unforgettable rallies and record-breaking moments, this isn't just a book – it's your Grand Slam pass to the game!Part of the Chambers sports facts series, which includes Chambers Book of Cricket Facts and Chambers Book of Football Facts, and Chambers Book of Sports Facts