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High Strung : John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, and the Untold Story of Tennis's Fiercest Rivalry

Stephen Tignor

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High Strung : John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, and the Untold Story of Tennis's Fiercest Rivalry

by Stephen Tignor
High Strung : John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, and the Untold Story of Tennis's Fiercest Rivalry - Thryft
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Intense, charismatic clash in tennis history.

"High Strung" is a must-read for tennis enthusiasts, providing a detailed account of the rivalry between two tennis legends, Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe, that defined the era of 1970s tennis. The book explores the lives, personalities, and careers of these two players and their impact on tennis history, including the innovations they brought to the sport and the controversial moments that defined their matches. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the sport and the incredible personalities that have made it so popular.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

High Strung : John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, and the Untold Story of Tennis's Fiercest Rivalry

by Stephen Tignor
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ISBN: 9780062009845
Author: Stephen Tignor
Publisher: Harper
Date of Publication: 2011-05-17
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Business, Sports, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Biography, Biography Memoir, Biography, Biography Memoir
Goodreads rating: 3.9
(rated by 411 readers)

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“A book full of aces....A true page-turner.”— Associated Press “This is good stuff, and it’s written with flair.”— The Oregonian High Strung by Stephen Tignor is the gripping untold story of the fiercest rivalry in the history of professional tennis. Viewed through the lens of the fabled 1981 U.S. Open match between Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe, High Strung brings the golden age of tennis vibrantly alive once more. A fascinating chronicle that orbits around the four greatest, most enigmatic talents in the sport at the time—McEnroe, Borg, Jimmy Connors, and Vitas Gerulaitis— High Strung is a superior sports history, a must read for anyone who truly loves the game.
 

Intense, charismatic clash in tennis history.

"High Strung" is a must-read for tennis enthusiasts, providing a detailed account of the rivalry between two tennis legends, Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe, that defined the era of 1970s tennis. The book explores the lives, personalities, and careers of these two players and their impact on tennis history, including the innovations they brought to the sport and the controversial moments that defined their matches. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the sport and the incredible personalities that have made it so popular.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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