You Cannot Be Serious!

Through stunning infographics, the world of tennis is brought to life. Full of facts and stats, players and personalities, this is tennis as you have never seen it before.

Whether it is uncovering the most forehand winners recorded in a Grand Slam Final or comparing the slice backhand of the world’s best players, the rituals and superstitions of leading players to their hidden tattoos, the intriguing and surprising truths of tennis are uncovered.

Through stunning infographics, the world of tennis is brought to life. Full of facts and stats, players and personalities, this is tennis as you have never seen it before. Whether it is uncovering the most forehand winners recorded in a Grand Slam Final or comparing the slice backhand of the world’s best players, the intriguing and often surprising truths of tennis are uncovered.

From legends John McEnroe and Steffi Graf to current heroes Serena Williams and Roger Federer, and including quirky facts such as the tallest and shortest players to have graced the game through to pitting the top players against each other, these striking and fun infographics put the sport’s most intriguing questions to the test:

Who has won the most matches?
Which player has the softest hands at the net?
Who has the most bizarre training methods?

About the Author

Mark Hodgkinson is a tennis author and journalist based in London. His previous books include Game, Set and Match: Secret Weapons of the World's Top Tennis Players, Andy Murray: Wimbledon Champion and Ivan Lendl: The Man Who Made Murray. He has written for ESPN, British GQ, the ATP World Tour, and the Daily Telegraph.