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Tennis Collection:A History of Iconic Players, Their Rackets, Outfits, and Equipment, The Gustavo Fernandez

Tennis Collection:A History of Iconic Players, Their Rackets, Outfits, and Equipment, The  By Gustavo Fernandez

Tennis Collection:A History of Iconic Players, Their Rackets, Outfits, and Equipment, The by Gustavo Fernandez


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Tennis Collection:A History of Iconic Players, Their Rackets, Outfits, and Equipment, The by Gustavo Fernandez

One of the largest collections of tennis memorabilia including sneakers, hundreds of vintage rackets, rare tennis accessories, and tennis ensembles worn by the sports most iconic players.

From a sixteenth-century Italian book, the first to describe the game of tennis, to Arthur Ashes 1979 competition racket, and Novak Djokovics adidas tennis kit worn during his Wimbledon 2007 victory, this volume features over 150 pieces of extraordinary ephemera from the Museo de la Moda, alongside images of tennis superstars and seminal moments in tennis history.

The trailblazing champion of adaptive tennis, Gustavo Fernandez, takes readers through his selection of one-of-a-kind tennis pieces from the world-class fashion museum in Santiago, Chile. Featuring original interviews with Novak Djokovic, Guillermo Vilas, Gabriela Sabatini, and Roger Federer, The Tennis Collection is organized by themes such as sportswear, which features pieces like Bill Tildens 1920s tennis sweater, to trendsetting tennis outfits worn by Virginia Wade, Chris Evert, Andre Agassi, Marcelo Rios, and Venus Williams; sections on rackets from eighteenth-century wooden rackets to Roger Federers 2006 Ncode six-one tour 90 racket; as well as rare tennis accessories, artwork, and vintage tennis magazines. A rich survey the sports evolving style, fashion, and design, this volume is a must-have for lovers of the world of tennis.

About Gustavo Fernandez

Gustavo Fernandez is an Argentine professional champion wheelchair tennis player.

Stan Smith is a former world No. 1 American tennis player, two-time Grand Slam singles champion, and the namesake of the iconic adidas tennis shoe.

Rafael Nadal is a former world No. 1 Spanish tennis player, twenty-two time Grand Slam singles champion, and winner of fourteen Roland Garros titles.

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NGR9780847873968
9780847873968
084787396X
Tennis Collection:A History of Iconic Players, Their Rackets, Outfits, and Equipment, The by Gustavo Fernandez
New
Hardback
Rizzoli International Publications
2024-03-26
320
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