Bøker av Mark Hodgkinson

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.

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.

Delve inside the mind of one of the most successful tennis players of our time.At the 2023 U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic surpassed Daniil Medvedev with his 24th Grand Slam single title, becoming the greatest male tennis player of all time. No man has ever won more Grand Slams.This is an illuminating exploration into the psyche of one of the most fascinating and controversial sporting characters ever. From his war-torn beginnings in Serbia to rewriting tennis history, this book uncovers the player's relentless pursuit for perfection and the unique and eccentric strategies that have grabbed headlines and amused and confused tennis fans worldwide.From refusing the COVID-19 vaccine to inhaling a mystery 'magic potion', Novak's controversial approach to his craft is unconventional, yet supremely effective. Dive into the world of meditation, shadow-chasing, and toe separators as we uncover the unorthodox methods that fuel Novak's focus and resilience, both on and outside the court.

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.