Mark Cripps
In Pursuit of the Slam: My Year Travelling to Tennis's Top Four Tournaments
In Pursuit of the Slam: My Year Travelling to Tennis's Top Four Tournaments
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In Pursuit of the Slam: My Year Travelling to Tenniss Top Four Tournaments is a book by Mark Cripps that tells the story of his year out between jobs during which he attended all four of tennis' Grand Slam tournaments. The author organized the trip around the tournaments, visiting places of interest and catching up with old friends, and also entered a tournament on the new British Tour. The book is written in an anecdotal style and will appeal to fans of tennis, travel, and anyone needing a change of job or career.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 362 pages
Publication date: 10 May 2022
Publisher: i2i Publishing
In pursuit of the slam: my year traveling to tennis' top four tournaments
Mark Cripps, a tennis enthusiast, decided to leave his unsatisfying corporate job and embark on a journey. His idea was to organize his trip around the prestigious tennis Grand Slam tournaments. He planned to attend the 1992 French Open, Wimbledon, the US Open, and then return to Australia in early 1993 for the Australian Open. Along the way, he would explore interesting places, reconnect with old friends, and participate in other tournaments leading up to each Slam.
The book vividly describes how Cripps meticulously planned his visits to each Slam, securing tickets and immersing himself in the daily tennis action. As a club tennis player, he even entered a tournament on the new British Tour, facing opponents of a significantly higher standard. After the US Open, he spent a week at a tennis fantasy camp, which helped him clarify his next steps after his unforgettable journey.
In Pursuit of the Slam is written in an anecdotal style, incorporating the author's childhood introduction to sport through his mother's passionate love for Wimbledon. The book offers a nostalgic look back at the professional tennis tours during the nineties, providing a unique perspective through a round-the-world trip. It appeals to tennis enthusiasts, travelers, those seeking a career change, and anyone seeking inspiration and adventure.
Weight: 490g
Dimension: 148 x 210 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914933110
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