Jude's Slices ebooks and audiobooks

AVAILABLE JUNE 2025 in ebook and audiobook

The origins of tennis can be traced back to medieval monks amusing themselves in the monasteries, but pretty soon the game caught on with French and British royalty.

It's now an obsession around the world, with millions of people playing and watching every year. But what makes it so special? Why is it called tennis, and why that crazy scoring system?

In this Slice we'll trace the game's development from those monks all the way up to the modern game with its Grand Slams and Finals throughout the year. We'll look at how the tournaments work, and at some of the famous personalities and rivalries, on and off the court. We'll also look at how a young up and coming player might rise through the ranks to one day step out onto court at one of the biggest sporting events on the planet.

We'll even go behind the scenes at Wimbledon, to find out how this most prestigious and disciplined event is staged with such precision and class every year. We'll follow the recruitment and training of the ball boys and girls, the linespeople and the umpires. And yes, we'll look at grass, tennis balls, strawberries and champagne.

Available in ebook and audiobook SOON... check back in June 2025 or join the mailing list to get notified!

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