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'This is a wonderful book. I love it. Mark's research is amazing, with the in-depth interviews and level of detail providing great insights into who Carlos Alcaraz is.'<BR>- Annabel Croft, broadcaster and former tennis player: <BR><BR>'A perfect match of author and subject. Mark Hodgkinson's mix of style and substance - flair and professionalism - mirrors Carlos Alcaraz on a tennis court.'<BR>- Jon Wertheim, a senior writer at Sports Illustrated<BR><BR>'This is a great window into the background and processes of arguably the most exciting player in men's tennis right now.' <BR>- Charlie Eccleshare, tennis correspondent for the New York Times and The Athletic <BR><BR>'A highly readable portrait of tennis's most exciting young talent.'<BR>- Conor Niland, a former tennis player and the winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award 2024 for 'The Racket'<BR><BR>'This is a brilliant book. The detail on offer is extraordinary ... A cracking read for any tennis fan.'<BR>- Courtney Walsh, Fox Sports in Australia<BR><BR>INSIDE THE MIND OF A YOUNG ICON CHASING TENNIS HISTORY <BR>Based on new interviews with those closest to him - including coaches, friends, old teachers and other villagers - Being Carlos Alcaraz offers fresh insights into a tennis phenomenon. From a modest apartment above a kebab shop in the village of El Palmar to glory on the sport's biggest stages, this captivating book traces Alcaraz's emergence and contrasts his story against the Big Three of Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer. <BR><BR>Grit. Joy. Swagger. Belief. The dark moments between the smiles. The tears. The broken racquets. The tension of wanting to be a normal young man while aspiring to tennis greatness. Being Carlos Alcaraz delves into the emotional and cultural forces that have shaped a modern icon - one destined to redefine tennis for years to come.

5. August 2024. Paris, Roland Garros. Im Finale gegen Carlos Alcaraz gewinnt Novak Djokovic jenen Titel, der ihm in seiner Sammlung noch gefehlt hat: Olympisches Gold. Nach seinem Matchball weint der oft so unterkühlt wirkende Serbe hemmungslos.Novak Djokovic ist ein Phänomen. Niemand, weder Federer noch Nadal, keine Steffi Graf und keine Serena Williams, ist erfolgreicher als der serbische Superstar, der bei den US Open 2023 seinen 24. Grand-Slam-Einzeltitel gewann. Doch wer ist der Mensch hinter dem Sportler, der nicht nur mit spektakulären Siegen Schlagzeilen macht, sondern abseits des Platzes für so manche Kontroverse sorgt? Tennis-Autor Mark Hodgkinson zeichnet in seiner umfassenden Biografie, für die er mit Wegbegleitern, Mentoren, Trainern und Rivalen gesprochen hat, das Bild einer ebenso faszinierenden wie komplexen Persönlichkeit, die sich durch ihr Streben nach Perfektion und unkonventionelle Überzeugungen auszeichnet.- Bisher umfassendstes Buch über den erfolgreichsten Spieler der Tennisgeschichte- Der Autor zählt zu den größten Tennis-Experten weltweit- Buch gibt exklusive Einblickein die Welt des "Djokers"

'A fantastic and fascinating exploration of the life of a great champion... Full of compelling insight.' - Tom Hiddleston'This book captures the deep complexities in Novak's mind and his life and how he's dealt with them in a thoughtful, soul-searching way.' - Chris Evert'A fascinating insight into the greatest tennis player of all time.' - Evening Standard tennis correspondent, Matt Majendie'An absorbing insight into the story behind the greatest player of all time.' - The Times tennis correspondent, Stuart Fraser'Mark Hodgkinson goes memorably deep on Novak Djokovic - from his hard-luck beginnings to his gluten-free diet to his unorthodox mind - helping us better understand one of the most fascinating figures in sports.' - Christopher Clarey, author of The Master'Meticulously-researched.' - Simon Cambers, author of The Federer EffectREVISED AND UPDATED FOR 2025. INCLUDES NOVAK'S HISTORIC OLYMPIC TITLE.No man or woman has won more Grand Slam singles titles than Novak Djokovic, who took his 24th major at the 2023 US Open. Based on fresh interviews with people close to Djokovic - including his friends and mentors, along with his former coaches and his rivals - this is an in-depth exploration of the psyche of one of the most fascinating and controversial sporting characters ever. From a bomb shelter in Belgrade to an immigration detention centre in Melbourne, and everywhere in between, this book uncovers his relentless pursuit of perfection and the unconventional beliefs that have propelled him to greatness. Rage. Forgiveness. Shame. Pride. Love. Searching for Novak examines the psychological and emotional side of rewriting tennis history.

International Sports Book of the Year 2025 - Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards<BR><BR>'A fantastic and fascinating exploration of the life of a great champion... Full of compelling insight.' - Tom Hiddleston<BR><BR>'This book captures the deep complexities in Novak's mind and his life and how he's dealt with them in a thoughtful, soul-searching way.' - Chris Evert<BR><BR>'A fascinating insight into the greatest tennis player of all time.' - Evening Standard tennis correspondent, Matt Majendie<BR><BR>'An absorbing insight into the story behind the greatest player of all time.' - The Times tennis correspondent, Stuart Fraser<BR><BR>'Would recommend to anyone with even a passing interest in tennis, as well as those who consider themselves experts.' - Charlie Eccleshare, tennis correspondent for the New York Times and The Athletic<BR><BR>'Mark Hodgkinson goes memorably deep on Novak Djokovic - from his hard-luck beginnings to his gluten-free diet to his unorthodox mind - helping us better understand one of the most fascinating figures in sports.' - Christopher Clarey, author of The Master<BR><BR>'Meticulously-researched, this is a go-to book for anyone who wants to get a real insight into what has made Novak Djokovic such a champion.' - Simon Cambers, author of The Federer Effect<BR><BR>No man or woman has won more Grand Slam singles titles than Novak Djokovic, who took his 24th major at the 2023 US Open. Based on fresh interviews with people close to Djokovic - including his friends and mentors, along with his former coaches and his rivals - this is an in-depth exploration of the psyche of one of the most fascinating and controversial sporting characters ever. From a bomb shelter in Belgrade to an immigration detention centre in Melbourne, and everywhere in between, this book uncovers his relentless pursuit of perfection and the unconventional beliefs that have propelled him to greatness. <BR><BR>Rage. Forgiveness. Shame. Pride. Love. Searching for Novak examines the psychological and emotional side of rewriting tennis history.

Detaillierte Porträts der wichtigsten Tennis-Ikonen, verblüffende Statistiken und bemerkenswerte Tennisrekorde - 'Spiel, Satz und Sieg' bietet Ihnen eine unterhaltsame Mischung der interessantesten Daten und Fakten aus der Tenniswelt: eben alles, was ein echter Tennis-Fan schon immer wissen wollte. Auch die exzentrischen Seiten des Sports werden in diesem Titel nicht außer Acht gelassen: bizarre Diäten, seltsame Trainingsmethoden und merkwürdige Outfits - sie alle finden Platz in diesem Buch.Mit Infos zu den größten und unvergessenen Momenten des Tennis, von einem 17-jährigen Boris Becker, der unerwartet Wimbledon gewinnt über Roger Federers zwanzigsten Grand Slam Sieg - ist 'Spiel, Satz und Sieg' das perfekte Nachschlagewerk für ambitionierte Amateur-Spieler und engagierte Fernsehsessel-Fans.

Wer übernimmt die Spitze im Herrentennis nach dem Abgang des Ausnahme-Trios Federer/Nadal/Djokovic? Wird der zuletzt des Dopings überführte Südtiroler Jannik Sinner das Rennen um die Krone im weißen Sport machen - oder der Spanier Carlos Alcaraz? Für Autor David Hodgkinson ist die Antwort klar: Alcaraz. Und auch statistisch liegt "Carlitos" derzeit mit sechs Grand-Slam-Siegen vor seinem Kontrahenten. Weitere Belege? Alcaraz ist die jüngste Nummer eins der Weltrangliste. Er war der jüngste Spieler, der je ein Grand-Slam-Turnier gewinnen konnte. Auch deshalb hat sich der Streaming-Dienst Netflixdazu entschieden, dem gerade mal 21-Jährigen eine eigene Doku zu widmen. Kommt das alles nicht ein wenig zu früh? Keineswegs, denn, so hat es Mats Wilander unlängst formuliert: "Carlos Alcaraz ist der mitreißendste Tennisspieler der Welt!"- Erste große Alcaraz-Biografie in deutscher Sprache- Er folgt auf die Ära der großen Drei: Federer, Nadal, Djokovic- "Er hat alles, absolut alles." John McEnroe

FEDERER is almost universally recognised as the greatest tennis player of all time; he might also be the greatest athlete.Adored around the world, Federer has become one of sport's most iconic and popular figures. In this innovative graphic biography, Federer's genius is explored and celebrated like never before, with beautiful infographics looking at his serving patterns, the speed of his shots, the spin he generates, his movement, as well as his performance in high-pressure situations such as tiebreaks and Grand Slam finals. Federer's astonishing records - no man has won more majors, or spent more weeks as the world number one - are also showcased against his rivals and the legends of the game.Drawing on his conversations with Federer, as well as exclusive interviews with those close to the Swiss, Mark Hodgkinson tells the story of how a young hothead from Basel transformed himself into a calm and poised athlete who came to dominate tennis. And who, while deep in his thirties, has continued to seek improvements, to challenge men many years younger than him and to contend for the sport's biggest prizes.The infographics, stunning photography and insight and analysis - from Federer's rivals, idols, coaches and members of his inner circle - will give you a new appreciation of his greatness and how his tennis has moved so many people.