Now that the winter is here, you're going to need some good tennis books to keep you occupied between matches. Below are four of what I think are four of the best tennis books out there which will not only inspire and entertain you, but will help you sharpen your game in time for summer league.
The Inner Game of Tennis
Tennis is just as much a mental battle as it is a physical contest, and The Inner Game of Tennis contains powerful insights which will show you how to let go, trust in your body's abilities to perform, and shut off that inner critic that so often sabotages your better instincts. Say goodbye to self-doubt, discouragement, nervousness, and other pesky mental habits, and boost your tennis performance!
Open
This #1 national bestseller is far more than just a memoir of Andre Agassi's stellar rise to legendary status in the world of professional tennis. Open is also a deeply introspective account of the author's many struggles with fame, fortune, marriage, and the search for true fulfillment... truly an inspirational read.
Championship Tennis
Championship Tennis offers an innovative approach to help you assess the strengths and weaknesses of your game in order to identify areas of improvement that will boost your on-court performance. It also offers expert tennis instruction that will teach you how to increase your winning percentage, eliminate unforced errors, and elevate every aspect of your game. Sweet!
Winning Ugly
Often referred to as a "combat manual" for the game of tennis, Winning Ugly offers razor-sharp insight into the subtleties of the game that can give you the upper hand against your opponents. Author, Olympic gold medalist, and renowned ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert provides you with a winning formula that will help you analyze and pick apart the weaknesses in your opponent's game, so that you can outwit and outplay them on the court. Recreational and professional players alike will find plenty of valuable nuggets in this book that can help improve their game.