Australia first contested the Davis Cup in 1905, five years after the inaugural contest between Great Britain and the United States.
After dominating the competition in the 1950s and 1960s, Australia began a long demise. They last won the Davis Cup in 2003.
Relive each year of Australia’s triumphs and heartaches in Australia at the Davis Cup. A comprehensive history of the tournament, this is a must for tennis fans everywhere.
In 1905, the precursor to Tennis Australia was established to oversee the Australasian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), and Australia’s first entry into the Davis Cup. More than one hundred years later, tennis remains a sport played and supported by millions of Australians.
Tennis has produced many national heroes; such as Rod Laver, Evonne Goolagong, Margaret Court, Ken Rosewall, Lew Hoad, John Newcombe; and more recently Pat Cash, Pat Rafter, Lleyton Hewitt, Samantha Stosur, and Ashleigh Barty.
The Anthology of Australian Tennis Players profiles 150 of the greatest players; from Grand Slam winners to Davis Cup and Federation Cup legends; as well as the new generation who are the custodians of the past.
Relive every moment; every triumph and heartache of those we have celebrated and commiserated with for over a century. As Australian tennis undergoes a rejuvenation, this is a must for tennis fans everywhere.
The Australian Open began in 1905, the same year Australia first contested the Davis Cup. Originally known as the Australasian Championships, the tournament has been played in seven cities, but Melbourne remains its spiritual home.
The tyranny of distance saw Australian players dominate in the first decades, but improvements in travel saw the tournament take on an international flavour, which it retains today.
Relive each year of the triumphs and heartaches in The Australian Open. A comprehensive history of the tournament, this is a must for tennis fans everywhere.
149 pages. Includes 2024 tournament.
2024 edition (140 pg) Includes 20224 tournament.
The French Open, also known as Roland-Garros began in 1891, but was only open to members of French tennis clubs until 1924. Between 1941 and 1945, France was under the occupation of Germany, and the tournaments played at this time are not officially recognised.
The tournament gained players from all over the world after World War II; and as the only Grand Slam tournament played on clay, it is seen as the most likely to produce an upset.
Relive each year of the triumphs and heartaches in The French Open. A comprehensive history of the tournament, this is a must for tennis fans everywhere.
Officially known as the Championships, Wimbledon is the oldest of the four annual Grand Slam tournaments. Founded in 1877, Wimbledon introduced a ladies’ competition in 1884. Up until 1922, the reigning champion only had to defend their title against the winner of the knockout tournament.
Considered the highlight of the tennis calendar, Wimbledon retains some of its earliest traditions, yet has the most up to date stadium and technology available.
Relive each year of the triumphs and heartaches in Wimbledon. A comprehensive history of the tournament, this is a must for tennis fans everywhere.
2024 Edition - 165 pages
The US Open, originally known as the US National Championships, was first contested in 1881. The tournament was played in Newport, Rhode Island in its early years, but moved to New York in 1915, where it is still held, more than one hundred years later.
The US Open is the only one of the four annual Grand Slam tournaments that has been contested every year since its inception, and remains one of the most prestigious events on the tennis calendar.
Relive each year of the triumphs and heartaches in The US Open. A comprehensive history of the tournament, this is a must for tennis fans everywhere.
FIRST EDITION – Includes up to end of the 2019 tournament
115 pages
The Hopman Cup was a unique tennis tournament in that it involved men’s, women’s and mixed doubles matches on the international stage. Held each summer in Australia between 1989 and 2019, the tournament attracted the top local players, as well as international stars such as Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Steffi Graf and Boris Becker.
Re-live every match from the Hopman Cup. Including final statistics and match results, this book is a must for tennis fans everywhere.
THIRD EDITION – Includes up to end of 2022 majors
340 pages
For over one hundred years, the pinnacle of achievement in
the game of tennis has been to win one of the four annual Grand Slam events –
Wimbledon, the US Open, Australian Open and French Open.
Grand Slam – An Anthology of Tennis Champions profiles over 260 players, men and women, who
have prevailed at the highest level the game has to offer.
Featuring career highlights and statistical information,
this is a must for tennis fans all over the world.