Being Carlos Alcaraz
the man behind the smile
$27.31
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
15 June 2026
Summary
Alcaraz: The Making of a Tennis Legend
‘This is a wonderful book. I love it. Mark’s research is amazing, with the in-depth interviews and level of detail providing great insights into who Carlos Alcaraz is.’
- Annabel Croft, broadcaster and former tennis player
‘A perfect match of author and subject. Mark Hodgkinson’s mix of style and substance - flair and professionalism - mirrors Carlos Alcaraz on a tennis court.’
<…Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781788406253 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1788406257 |
| Author: | Mark Hodgkinson |
| Publisher: | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Cassell |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 15 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 126mm |
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About The Author
Mark Hodgkinson
Mark Hodgkinson is known for his compelling biographies of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Serena Williams. His last book - Searching for Novak - was long-listed for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year and described as ‘a terrific book’ by tennis legend Chris Evert.
A former Daily Telegraph tennis correspondent, he has ghostwritten columns for Boris Becker, Martina Navratilova, Bjorn Borg and Pete Sampras, and also collaborated on a book with boxer Lawrence Okolie and on a golf project with singer Robbie Williams. Mark worked on two fitness books with Daniel Craig, Tom Hiddleston and their trainer Simon Waterson, one of which became an Amazon bestseller. Additionally, he authored a bestselling book for Naomi Osaka’s former coach, Sascha Bajin, and has collaborated with psychologist Charlie Unwin and former Marine Nick Goldsmith. Mark consults for international sports brands in Europe, the United States and Japan.
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