Pain, Set, and Match: A Tennis Epic That Changed the Game Forever

Pain, Set and Match

by Richard Evans

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	21920 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	227 pages
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By Richard Evans

In the annals of tennis, there are few matches that have captured the imagination of fans like the 1980 Wimbledon final between Björn Borg and John McEnroe. It was a match that had it all: drama, tension, and incredible athleticism. And it was a match that would change the game of tennis forever.

Borg was the reigning Wimbledon champion, having won the tournament for the previous four years. He was known for his cool demeanor and his relentless baseline game. McEnroe, on the other hand, was a rising star known for his fiery temper and his all-court game. He was also one of the most talented players of his generation.

The match was played over three days and was filled with drama from start to finish. Borg won the first two sets, but McEnroe fought back to win the third and fourth sets. The fifth set was a marathon, with both players holding serve until the tiebreaker. In the end, Borg won the tiebreaker 18-16, giving him the championship.

The 1980 Wimbledon final was a watershed moment in the history of tennis. It was the first time that a player had come back from two sets down to win the Wimbledon final. It was also the first time that a player had won the Wimbledon final in a five-set tiebreaker. The match helped to popularize the game of tennis and made Borg and McEnroe two of the most famous athletes in the world.

In 2005, Richard Evans published Pain, Set, and Match, a book that tells the incredible story of the 1980 Wimbledon final. The book provides an in-depth look at the two players, their rivalry, and the match itself. Evans also explores the impact that the match had on the game of tennis.

Pain, Set, and Match is a must-read for any tennis fan. It is a fascinating look at one of the most iconic sporting events of the 20th century and a tribute to two of the greatest players to ever play the game.

Reviews

"Pain, Set, and Match is a gripping account of one of the greatest tennis matches of all time. Evans does a masterful job of capturing the drama and tension of the match, and he provides insightful portraits of Borg and McEnroe. This is a must-read for any tennis fan." —The New York Times

"Evans has written a definitive account of the 1980 Wimbledon final. Pain, Set, and Match is a fascinating look at one of the most iconic sporting events of the 20th century." —The Guardian

"Pain, Set, and Match is a must-read for any tennis fan. Evans provides an in-depth look at the two players, their rivalry, and the match itself. This is a fascinating look at one of the most iconic sporting events of the 20th century." —The Telegraph

Pain, Set and Match

by Richard Evans

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	21920 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	227 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE