The Roger Federer Story. Quest for Perfection

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New Chapter Press, 2007. — 289 р. Язык английский.Regarded by many as the greatest tennis player in the history of the sport, this authoritative biography is based on many exclusive interviews with Federer and his family as well as the author's experience covering the international tennis circuit for many years. Completely comprehensive, it provides an informed account of the Swiss tennis star from his early days as a temperamental player on the junior circuit, through his early professional career, to his winning major tennis tournaments, including the U.S. Open and Wimbledon. Readers will appreciate the anecdotes about his early years, revel in the insider's view of the professional tennis circuit, and be inspired by this champion's rise to the top of his game.From The Author. Prologue: Encounter with a 15-year-old. Introduction: No One Expected Him. From Kempton Park to Basel. A Boy Discovers Tennis. Homesickness in Ecublens. The Best of All Juniors. A Newcomer Climbs to the Top. New Coach, New Ways. Olympic Experiences. No Pain, No Gain. Uproar at the Davis Cup. The Man Who Beat Sampras. The Taxi Driver of Biel. Visit to the Top Ten. Drama in South Africa. Red Dawn in China. The Grand Slam Block. A Magic Sunday. A Cow for the Victor. Reaching for the Stars. Duels in Texas. An Abrupt End. The Glittering Crowning. No. 1. Samson’s Return. New York, New York. Setting Records Around the World. The Other Australian. A True Champion. Fresh Tracks on Clay. Three Men at the Champions Dinner. An Evening in Flushing Meadows. The Savior of Shanghai. Chasing Ghosts. A Rivalry Is Born. Two New Friends: Woods and Sampras. The Perfect 10 The Person: Nice but Firm. The Player: Like a Chameleon. The Opponent: Just to be in his Shoes. The Entrepreneur: Sign of the Hippo. Everybody Wants Him: The Everyday Media Routine. The Celebrated Man: The Media’s View. The Ambasssador: On a Noble Mission. Timeline. Quotes On Roger Federer. Grand Slam Man. From The Publisher. List Of Press Sources For Quotations.