No one matches Roger Federer--and this extensively illustrated
biography captures the man who has dominated tennis for more than two
decades.
Roger Federer's achievements make him more than special: he has won more
Grand Slam singles titles (20) than any other male player; he has won
Wimbledon a record eight times, shares the record for six Australian
Opens, and is the only player to win five consecutive US Opens. For his
native Switzerland he has won Olympic gold and silver and the Davis Cup.
Many fans and experts consider him the best in the sport.
This superb, richly photographed biography--complete with quotes from
coaches, opponents, the media, and those who know Roger best--follows
the life and career of the tennis superstar as he advances from the
junior tournaments to the main professional circuit. Suave,
sophisticated, a great role model on and off the court, Federer plays
with elegance, panache, and magnificent sportsmanship. Anyone with a
love of the game will enjoy learning more about one of the greatest
athletes of the twenty-first century.