Epic
Subtitle: John McEnroe, Björn Borg, and the greatest tennis season ever
By: Matthew Cronin.
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Hoboken, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780470190623
Subjects: U.S. Open (Tennis tournament) (1980); Wimbledon Championships (1980); Tennis players; Biography
Description: "Includes fascinating details about John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg both on and off the court, from grueling practice sessions to late-night partying. Packed with stories and anecdotes of top tennis players and coaches, including Vitas Gerulaitis, Mary Carillo, Lennart Bergelin, and others. Highlights a pivotal moment in the evolution of the game--from quiet to loud, from wood to metal racquets, and from European to American dominance. Written by veteran tennis writer and analyst Matthew Cronin"--
Notes: "Includes fascinating details about John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg both on and off the court, from grueling practice sessions to late-night partying. Packed with stories and anecdotes of top tennis players and coaches, including Vitas Gerulaitis, Mary Carillo, Lennart Bergelin, and others.  Highlights a pivotal moment in the evolution of the game--from quiet to loud, from wood to metal racquets, and from European to American dominance.  Written by veteran tennis writer and analyst Matthew Cronin"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-277) and index.