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TENNIS CONFIDENTIAL is a collection of essays on a variety of events
and issues which have shaped tennis over the past several decades.
Additionally, there are a number of interviews with the games great
champions, past and present. Fein, however, is not just a sports
journalist/historian. He regularly interjects his own insights and
opinions on controversial issues which have affected and continue
to affect tennis. Indeed, he tackles them in a courageous and honest
way, not shying away from such issues as sexism and racism, topics
which many authors consider too politically dangerous. The sections
of the book that I enjoyed the most (and believe me, the entire
book is outstanding) were chapter 26 (Twenty Reasons Why Women's
Tennis Is Better Than Men's Tennis) and chapters 40-49 (The Ten
Greatest Matches In History). My vote for the greatest match? Without
a doubt the 1972 WCT finals where Ken Rosewall defeated Rod Laver
in five sets! This book is a keeper!
-- Jack Thompson,
North Carolina Tennis Today
Paul Fein brings to tennis an insight and intensity that's as rare
as an Anna Kournikova victory speech. Wise, opinionated, and wide-ranging
-- his book TENNIS CONFIDENTIAL hits all the shots and touches all
the hot buttons in the game: a page turner and must read for any
tennis buff.
-- Bill Simons,
Editor & Publisher, Inside Tennis Magazine
I'm pleased to recommend TENNIS CONFIDENTIAL. It's an insightful
study of the game, a vivid evocation of significant matches and
a sterling characterization of legendary players. Must reading for
anyone who follows tennis.
-- Michael Mewshaw,
author of "Short Circuit" and "Ladies of the Court"
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