Tennis: Origins and Mysteries
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Amusing and informative for readers of all ages, this compilation of tennis lore and legend was written by an undefeated Davis Cup champion. Blending fact with humor and philosophy, it recounts the origins of the game, uses of the terms and equipment, scoring methods, and other elements, and features 29 antique illustrations.
Introduction7IForeword17IIThe Origin of the Word "Tennis"22IIIThe Origin of the Game of Tennis33IVThe Origin of Court Tennis in America55VThe Origin of "Love" in Scoring59VIThe Mystery of "Fifteen" in Scoring66VIIThe Mystery of the Double Service83VIIIThe Origin of the Let88IXThe Origin of the Net91XThe Origin of the Ball93XIThe Origin of the Racquet95XIIThe Origin of Lawn Tennis103XIIIThe Origin of Lawn Tennis in America112XIVThe Catgut Mystery126XVThe Influence of the Word "Love"133XVITennis in the Life of Tomorrow142Appendix151Index161
