Mark Hodgkinson Books

Fedegraphica is a graphic biography that reveals the genius of Roger Federer through illuminating infographics of his game alongside stories and analysis from those who have played, watched and admired him.

Experience the dramatic storylines and high quality of play that have come to characterize the largest annual team competition in sports. With candid text and never-before-published photos taken by the sport’s top photographers, this dynamic yearbook captures the exciting tennis and enthusiasm of the crowd that characterize Davis Cup. Launched in 1900 as a match between the United States and Great Britain, Davis Cup has grown into the largest annual team competition in sports. With Andy Roddick and Rafael Nadal returning to fight for their home countries, the competition continues to generate heat and excitement in the United States and abroad.

The first book about Ivan Lendl, the man who turned Andy Murray from a perennial runner-up into the first British Wimbledon champion for 76 years.

The compelling biography of Novak Djokovic, the greatest male tennis player of all time - looking at past events, his beliefs and what has made him one of the most enigmatic and successful sportsmen throughout history.[Bokinfo].

Who moves fastest around the court?Which tournament awards their champion a silver pear?Are lefties more successful than right-handed players?Which player admits to smashing 70 rackets a year during his career?From detailed portraits of the icons of the sport to astonishing statistics and the champions’ most remarkable records, this collection of superbly entertaining infographics includes everything you need to know about the tennis world.Whether it is Serena Williams’ record-breaking wins, the tallest and shortest players on the tour, or Sam Groth’s 163.7mph serve, You Cannot Be Serious! has it covered. The eccentric side of the sport is here too, including players’ peculiar training methods, Andy Murray’s and Maria Sharapova’s pet dogs, and the most outlandish fashion to have graced the courts.Charting the greatest and most iconic moments in tennis, from 17-year-old Boris Becker’s unexpected Wimbledon victory to Roger Federer’s 20th Grand Slam singles title, You Cannot be Serious! is the perfect companion for devoted amateur players and armchair fans alike.

The most in-depth and revealing biography of Andy Murray, Wimbledon champion

This is a deeply researched biography of the new face of tennis. A man who, at a tender age has achieved more than the stars of the previous generation did at his age. At just 19 years of age, Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open and became the world's youngest number one in the game. At only 21 he had four Grand Slam titles.For Carlos Alcaraz, everything - from his charm to his star power to his tennis mojo - starts with a smile. It's a performance free of cynicism and radiating happiness.But does the smile mask a more complex character? One who grew up in humble circumstances in a small village in Murcia. A man with strong family traditions who has a tattoo of his grandfather's favourite saying - 'Cabeza Corazon y cojones (brain, heart and balls) - inked on his left wrist. Mark Hodgkinson talks to those who know him best - including his coaches, family friends, old teachers, and competitors - to provide a fascinating insight into the spartan showman of tennis and a GOAT in waiting.

Die Biografie von Novak Djokovic, verfasst von Mark Hodgkinson, beleuchtet die komplexe Persönlichkeit des serbischen Tennisstars. Neben seinen sportlichen Erfolgen, wie dem Gewinn des 24. Grand-Slam-Titels, thematisiert sie auch Kontroversen und sein Streben nach Perfektion durch Interviews mit Wegbegleitern und Rivalen.

Una creatura con il corpo fatto di carne e di luce» lo ha definito lo scrittore David Forster Wallace. «Si muove come un sospiro», dice Nick Bollettieri, forse l'allenatore di maggior successo nella storia del tennis. E Chris Evert: «C'è qualcosa in lui che tocca le corde del cuore.» Attingono alla poesia le immagini ispirate dal gioco di Roger Federer. Un gioco elegante e "vintage" come lui stesso lo ha definito, che qualcuno considera innato e ottenuto quasi senza sforzo. Ma non si diventa il più grande tennista - e atleta - di tutti i tempi senza un duro lavoro. E senza qualcosa che ti brucia dentro. Una rabbia, un'eterna insoddisfazione che ti spinge a perfezionarti. Una volta, di ritorno da una gara persa, il padre Robert fa scendere Roger ragazzo dall'auto e gli spinge la testa nella neve per spegnere i bollenti spiriti. Non smetteva di inveire per la sconfitta subita, senza darsi pace. Detestava l'imperfezione e detestava perdere. È questo che lo ha portato a diventare il più grande. Ricco di fotografie a colori e grafici, questa è la storia di come una giovane testa calda di Basilea si è trasformato nel calmo, posato e imbattibile imperatore del tennis - nessuno ha vinto più tornei del Grande Slam o è rimasto più settimane al numero 1 del ranking. Un vero dominatore del tempo.

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 "Carlito" derzeit mit vier 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. Deshalb widmet der Streaming-Dienst Netflix dem gerade mal 21-Jährigen eine eigene Doku. Kommt das alles nicht ein wenig zu früh? Keineswegs, denn, so hat es Mats Wilander unlängts formuliert: "Carlos Alcaraz ist der mitreissendste Tennisspieler der Welt!"