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The Stylish Life: Tennis

The Stylish Life: Tennis

The Stylish Life

by Ben Rothenberg
Hardback
Publication Date: 27/03/2015

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More than "just a game," tennis has always been a sociable pursuit where whom and where you play defines the whole experience. An entire culture has developed around this chic pastime. Witness a whole pantheon of tennis legends who combine athleticism with stylish flair while experiencing the charisma of such modern stars as Maria Sharapova and the charm of all-time great Arthur Ashe. From Wimbledon to other prestigious ventures around the globe, tennis courts are a place to see and be seen - and admire the skill of the players, of course! Crisp, sporty tennis outfits by the likes of Lacoste and Fred Perry - beautifully showcased here - epitomise a relaxed yet active life. The Stylish Life Tennis will inspire you to brush off your volley - or at least dream about taking part in this leisurely, sophisticated world. SELLING POINTS: . Explore the sophisticated, glamorous world surrounding tennis . From legendary players and modern stars to Hollywood onlookers and royalty, witness the characters who define tennis culture . Eye-catching vintage and contemporary images illustrate luxurious locales, sporty outfits, and much more 95 colour, 46 b/w photographs
ISBN:
9783832732318
9783832732318
Category:
Tennis
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
27-03-2015
Publisher:
teNeues Publishing UK Ltd
Country of origin:
Germany
Pages:
176
Dimensions (mm):
288x222x18mm
Weight:
1.3kg
Ben Rothenberg

Ben Rothenberg is a sportswriter from Washington, D.C. He is extraordinarily well known in the Australian media, having appeared on Today, ABC News, Channel Nine and SEN among many others. His writing has also been published in the Sydney Morning Herald and the Saturday Paper.

He has covered Naomi Osaka around the world since she emerged onto the WTA Tour in 2014, both in print for The New York Times and on his podcast, No Challenges Remaining. His work has focused on the intersections of social and cultural issues in tennis. A senior editor for Racquet magazine, Ben Rothenberg has appeared frequently as a tennis expert on international networks such as CNN and the BBC. With an eye for finding stories and dogged determination as a reporter, Rothenberg has become by many metrics the world's leading tennis journalist.

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