The Fox, 9781801507264
Hardcover
One man’s iron will forged a tennis dynasty and divided a nation.

The Fox

Harry Hopman and the Greatest Dynasty in Tennis History

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  • Hardcover

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    16 June 2024

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Summary

The Fox: Harry Hopman and the Greatest Dynasty in Tennis History is the story of how one man drove a tiny nation to dominate a global sport. The Grand Slams, Wimbledon crowns and Davis Cups his players won made Australia famous. They called him simply Mr Hopman but the New York Times called him a ‘one-man dynasty’. He was revered for his success but reviled for his methods. He had no formal education as a coach or trainer but relentlessly pursued sporting excellence. Hopman’s approach was rev…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781801507264
ISBN-10:1801507260
Author:Michael Sexton
Publisher:Pitch Publishing Ltd
Imprint:Pitch Publishing Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:16 June 2024
Weight:594g
Dimensions:36mm x 240mm x 182mm
About The Author

Michael Sexton

Michael Sexton is the author of a dozen books. His sports titles include Chappell’s Last Stand, which was judged Australian Cricket Book of the Year in 2017. He worked for more than three decades with the ABC and the BBC and freelances for Tennis Australia.

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