NEW YORK, January 30, 2012 – Stop the presses! Steve Flink, the noted tennis journalist and historian who is in the process of finishing his upcoming book THE GREATEST TENNIS MATCHES OF ALL TIME, has a new chapter to add.
Novak Djokovic’s epic 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7(5), 7-5 victory over Rafael Nadal in the 2012 Australian Open singles final will be a last minute addition to the volume, due out June 1, 2012 by New Chapter Press. Djokovic’s victory lasted 5 hours, 53 minutes, making it the longest singles final ever at a Grand Slam tournament and the longest match in the history of the Australian Open.
“This was definitely one of the greatest matches of all time – easily one of the ten best since the Open Era of tennis started in 1968,” said Flink. “Djokovic and Nadal both showed boundless energy and determination. They moved beyond themselves time and again, finding reserves of willpower they never knew existed. It was a match that will stand the test of time. It was riveting theatre and I am looking forward to documenting it in my book THE GREATEST TENNIS MATCHES OF ALL TIME.”
THE GREATEST TENNIS MATCHES OF ALL TIME features profiles and rankings of the greatest matches and strokes in the history of the sport. The book features matches played by such legends as Bill Tilden, Suzanne Lenglen, Rod Laver, Billie Jean King, Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Roger Federer, Serena Williams and many others. Flink breaks down, analyzes and puts into historical context these most memorable matches, providing readers with a courtside seat at these most historic and significant duels. THE GREATEST TENNIS MATCHES OF ALL TIME ($25.95) can be pre-ordered at the following link: http://m1e.net/c?136411417-YM9fTHfPlr7o2%407188901-jZ107MahwFdcY
Flink, one of the most respected writers and observers in the game, is currently a columnist for TennisChannel.com. He is the former editor of World Tennis magazine and a former senior columnist at Tennis Week. He lives in Katonah, New York.
Founded in 1987, New Chapter Press (www.NewChapterMedia.com) is also the publisher of “Roger Federer: Quest for Perfection” by Rene Stauffer (www.RogerFedererBook.com), “The Bud Collins History of Tennis” by Bud Collins, “The Education of a Tennis Player” by Rod Laver with Bud Collins, “The Wimbledon Final That Never Was” by Sidney Wood, “Acing Depression: A Tennis Champion’s Toughest Match” by Cliff Richey and Hilaire Richey Kallendorf (www.CliffRicheyBook.com), “Jan Kodes: A Journey To Glory From Behind The Iron Curtain” by Jan Kodes with Peter Kolar, “Tennis Made Easy” by Kelly Gunterman, “On This Day In Tennis History” by Randy Walker (www.TennisHistoryBook.com), “A Player’s Guide To USTA League Tennis” by Tony Serksnis, “Boycott: Stolen Dreams of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games” by Tom Caraccioli and Jerry Caraccioli (www.Boycott1980.com), “The Lennon Prophecy” by Joe Niezgoda (www.TheLennonProphecy.com), “Bone Appetit, Gourmet Cooking For Your Dog” by Susan Anson, “How
To Sell Your Screenplay” by Carl Sautter, “The Rules of Neighborhood Poker According To Hoyle” by Stewart Wolpin, “People’s Choice Guide Cancun” by Eric Rabinowitz, “Lessons from the Wild” by Shayamal Vallabhjee among others. New Chapter Press will also publish in April, 2012 the book “Titanic: The Tennis Story” by Lindsay Gibbs.