My Dream Time
a memoir of tennis and teamwork
$67.88
- Hardcover
368 pages
- Release Date
10 November 2022
Summary
Ace Against the Odds: My Journey to Grand Slam Glory
It’s a tennis story. It’s a family story. It’s a teamwork story. It’s the story of how I got to where and who I am today.
I’m only in my mid-twenties, and some might think that’s young to write a memoir. But it’s important to reflect on every part of the journey, especially the end. The timing is perfect to share my story, from the first time I picked up a racquet as a five-year-old girl in Ipswich to the night I packed up…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780008543143 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0008543143 |
| Author: | Ash Barty |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | HarperCollins |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 10 November 2022 |
| Weight: | 670g |
| Dimensions: | 240mm x 159mm x 34mm |
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About The Author
Ash Barty
Australian Ash Barty is a former professional tennis player on the Women’s Tennis Association tour, 2011–22. Remarkably talented, Ash had a game style and shot variety that set her apart. Off court, her unassuming manner and commitment to being a good person endeared her further to the tennis community.
Retiring in March 2022 as world number 1 and reigning ladies singles champion at Wimbledon and the Australian Open, Ash departed as one of the most accomplished players ever. Her achievements include 3 Grand Slam singles titles, 1 Grand Slam doubles title, 12 WTA singles titles, 11 WTA doubles titles and a mixed doubles Olympic bronze. Ash was WTA world number 1 for 114 consecutive weeks, the 4th-longest streak ever, and 121 weeks in all, the 7th most in WTA history.
A proud First Nations woman, Ash is committed to creating sport and education opportunities for Australian youth. Her next chapter will involve community work, quality family time and enjoying sports as a fan.
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