{"product_id":"9781801507264","title":"The Fox : Harry Hopman and the Greatest Dynasty in Tennis History by Sexton, Michael","description":"Hardback\u003cbr\u003eBiography: sport\u003cbr\u003e9781801507264\u003cbr\u003eThe Fox: Harry Hopman and the Greatest Dynasty in Tennis History is the story of how one man drove a tiny nation to dominate a global sport. The Grand Slams, Wimbledon crowns and Davis Cups his players won made Australia famous. They called him simply Mr Hopman but the New York Times called him a 'one-man dynasty'.   He was revered for his success but reviled for his methods. He had no formal education as a coach or trainer but relentlessly pursued sporting excellence. Hopman's approach was revolutionary to a genteel sport, introducing the grit of gymnasiums and endurance exercises that bordered on sadistic.   This book examines the many shades of Harry Hopman: the outsider who willed himself to play for his country and battled the sport's establishment; the schemer who saw America dominate the sport and devised a way to beat them; the unquestioned leader; and eventually the ageing coach who embraced the 'me generation'.\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"The Book Elephant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50733508231501,"sku":"9781801507264","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/0808\/6605\/files\/9781801507264.jpg?v=1734627454","url":"https:\/\/thebookelephant.co.uk\/products\/9781801507264","provider":"The Book Elephant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}