The Fox - Harry Hopman and the Greatest Dynasty in Tennis History
Author(s): Michael Sexton
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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 revolutionary to a genteel sport, introducing the grit of gymnasiums and endurance exercises that bordered on sadistic.
This book examines the many shades of Harry Hopman: the outsider who willed himself to play for his country and battled the sport's establishment; the schemer who saw America dominate the sport and devised a way to beat them; the unquestioned leader; and eventually the ageing coach who embraced the 'me generation'.
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- : Pitch Publishing (Brighton) Limited
- : Pitch Publishing (Brighton) Limited
- : 17 June 2024
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Special Fields
- : Michael Sexton
- : Hardback
- : English
- : 796.342092
- : 352