Get Wimbledon Ready with these Library Resources

In anticipation of the return of Wimbledon this year, we took the opportunity to review some of our tennis related Library resources. 

Open : an autobiography. Andre Agassi. 

Considered one of the finest and most honest of sports autobiographies, Andre Agassi documents the many highs and lows of his career. 

Available at 796.342092 AGA 

Game, set, match : Billie Jean King and the revolution in women's sports. Susan Ware 

In this winning combination of biography and history, Susan Ware argues that King's challenge to sexism, sparked a women's sports revolution in the 1970s. Available at  796.342092 KIN.W  

Battle of the Sexes

This engaging 2017 film, details the Billy Jean King match against the controversial Bobby Riggs (covered in the title above). This was a huge event in 1974- notably, drawing the largest crowd ever to watch a tennis match at the time. Emma Stone and Steve Carrell get to enjoy themselves.  

Available at 791.4372 BAT (Audio Visual Collection)

Borg vs McEnroe

This film revisits the famous rivalry between the calm Swede and the impatient new kid on the block. It culminates with the dramatic 22-minute, 34-point, fourth-set tiebreaker in the 1980 Wimbledon final.

Available at 791.4372 BOR (Audio Visual Collection)

John McEnroe in the realm of perfection

This film is an artful portrait of John McEnroe at the French Open in 1984, the one grand slam title that he never managed to win, despite being the favorite on many occasions. The trailer itself is worth a view.

Available at 791.4372 McEn.J (Audio Visual Collection)

Wimbledon

In this romantic comedy, Paul Bettany stars as a journeyman tennis pro and Kirsten Dunst as an up-and-coming tennis star. 

Available at 791.4371 WIM  (Audio Visual Collection)

Wimbledon Recipes

Finally for the full W19 experience, check out this list of Wimbledon Recipes from BBC Good Food. Anyone for Pimm's and an egg and watercress sandwich?

Collection Development

June 23rd 2021