5 Must-Read Books on Tennis

These books are written by players themselves, some sportswriters who enjoy the game as much as they understand and study it. These books give a better insight into the game and optimise the engagement of the viewership.

So, here is the list of 5 good books on tennis which every player is advised to read.

1. String Theory: This was written by David Foster Wallace, a tennis player cum sportswriter. This book is a collection of five of his best essays on the game. It also includes his experience of being a junior tennis player and his life as a writer. This book has some of his celebrated works like his essays on Roger Federer and other famous players of the game. This can be a great read to understand the game and its champions.
2. Open: This is the autobiography of Andre Agassi one of the world champions in tennis. This is an interesting read as it is an honest account of the journey the player had. Andre Agassi documents his life starting from his childhood and his disinterest in this game to the days when he becomes the world champion. It is unusual and jaw-droppingly genuine in many ways.
3. Unstoppable: My Life So Far: This is book is an autobiography of Maria Sharapova. It is an account of her success in achieving her dream and her doping debacle. This book is also about her grit to get back on to the court later. As the title goes, it is about her life and struggles with the game till 2017. It is a great book for young players as it throws light on the adventure a father and a daughter set on!
4. The Inner Game of Tennis: This is a book that falls under the self-help genre for tennis players. This is written by W. Timothy Gallwey who clearly explains the mental fitness that is required for the game. He talks about the inner game which is the mental attitude that is extremely crucial. The anecdotal style is very engaging and fascinating. A must-read for every tennis player out there.
5. The Champion’s Mind: This book was written by Jim Afremow, a sports psychologist. This is everything about on and off-court training a player undergoes to become a champion of the game. This gives the players great insight into how professional/international players manage their training and practice every day. This is a great read for players who wish to play professional tennis.

Apart from these five books, there are tons of other books in the market that are interesting accounts of the game. Like it is widely believed, reading definitely enhances knowledge and tennis is no exception. 

Read and Play better!