Winning Ugly

The tennis classic from Olympic gold medalist and ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert, now featuring a new introduction with tips drawn from the strategies of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, and more, to help you outthink and outplay your toughest opponents.A former Olympic medalist and now one of ESPN's most respected analysts, Brad Gilbert shares his timeless tricks and tips, including ?some real gems? (Tennis magazine) to help both recreational and professional players improve their game. In the new introduction to this third edition, Gilbert uses his inside access to analyze current stars such as Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, showing readers how to beat better players without playing better tennis. Written with clarity and wit, this classic combat manual for the tennis court has become the bible of tennis instruction books for countless players worldwide.

He's been called the best in the world at the mental game of tennis. Brad Gilbert's strokes may not be pretty, but looks aren't everything. He has beaten the Tour's biggest names -- all by playing his "ugly" game.

ContentsPreface: Winning Ugly?McEnroe: A Master Loses UglyI THE EARLY EDGE:The Match Begins Before the Match Begins1. Mental Preparation: The Pre-Match Advantage2. Tools of the Trade: How Equipment Can Help You Win3. Stretching for Success4. The Microwave Warm-up: Defrost Your Strokes Quick5. Four "Nervebusters": Overcoming Pre-Match Nervousness6. Start Smart: Grabbing the Early LeadII PLAYING SMART:Finding a Way to Win7. The Key to Victory8. Destroying Your Opponent's Game Plan9. The Seven Hidden Ad Points10. The Player's Pit Stop: Stroke Repair11. Learning From the LegendsIII MIND GAMES, PSYCHING, AND GAMESMANSHIP: Tales From the Tour12. The Masters of Rage: Connors and McEnroe13. Lendl's Lethal Weapon14. Agassi: Breaking the Speed Limit15. How to Handle Hooking16. A Million-Dollar Match: War With Wheaton17. Tournament Tough All the Time18. The Road to Number One19. Andre Agassi on "Winning Ugly"