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The Golden Era: The Extraordinary Two Decades When Australians Ruled the Tennis World
Between the 1950s and 1970s Australia was the world's tennis superpower, producing players who dominated the grand slam events and the tour in both the amateur and professional eras. Of all of our players, none were more successful, famous, or influential than Rod Laver, whose two singles Grand Slams have never been equaled in men's tennis.
The Golden Era is Rod's account of those great years. As a participant and eye witness, he captures the excitement and drama of the great wins, and gives us genuine insight into the Australian champions who gave us so many victories. Written with all of Rod's incredible tennis knowledge, and with key interviews from Frank Sedgman, Ken Rosewall, the late Lew Hoad, Mal Anderson, Ashley Cooper, Roy Emerson, Fred Stolle, John Newcombe and Margaret Court The Golden Era is the definitive story of a quarter century of Australian tennis domination that will almost certainly never be repeated.
The Golden Era is Rod's account of those great years. As a participant and eye witness, he captures the excitement and drama of the great wins, and gives us genuine insight into the Australian champions who gave us so many victories. Written with all of Rod's incredible tennis knowledge, and with key interviews from Frank Sedgman, Ken Rosewall, the late Lew Hoad, Mal Anderson, Ashley Cooper, Roy Emerson, Fred Stolle, John Newcombe and Margaret Court The Golden Era is the definitive story of a quarter century of Australian tennis domination that will almost certainly never be repeated.
- GenresSportsNonfiction
576 pages, Hardcover
Published March 1, 2020
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April 2, 2020
One of the most enjoyable sporting reads I have had the pleasure of turning a page in celebration of Australian Tennis’s great champions doing us proud between 1950’s-70’s.
March 31, 2024
One of the most interesting looks into the inner workings of a sport ever. Rod having close, intimate access to the tour, pro circuit, and all these Aussies that reigned supreme just lifts the book so far beyond what many biographies usually achieve.
March 16, 2020
An excellent history of how tennis used to be played and an insight into the lives of some of the favourites.
March 4, 2021
A great read about a great era. Easy to digest without being too technical
February 4, 2020
Thoroughly enjoyable history of Australian tennis, and an insight into the golden era and the humble champions that put Australia on the world map.
A must read for any tennis fan, or any fan of Australian sporting history.
A must read for any tennis fan, or any fan of Australian sporting history.
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews