Author: MANDLIKOVA, HANA & MALCOLM FOLLEY
Title: Hana. An Autobiography.
Description: London: Arthur Barker, 1989. First Edition. Original cloth. Tanning throughout text block. Light soiling to edges. Slight wear to covers, spine & corners. ; With plates; 24 x 16 x 1.2 cms; 183 pages; Hana Mandlíková is a former professional tennis player who represented both Czechoslovakia and Australia during her career. Born on 19 February 1962 in Prague, she emerged as one of the leading figures in women's tennis during the late 1970s and 1980s. Mandlíková achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 3 in April 1984. She won four Grand Slam singles titles: the Australian Open in 1980 and 1987, the French Open in 1981, and the US Open in 1985. Notably, she became the third woman in the Open Era to win Grand Slam titles on grass, clay, and hard courts, joining the ranks of Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. In addition to her singles success, Mandlíková secured 19 doubles titles, including the 1989 US Open women's doubles alongside Navratilova. Throughout her career, Mandlíková was known for her graceful movement and strategic play. She was instrumental in leading Czechoslovakia to three consecutive Federation Cup victories from 1983 to 1985. After obtaining Australian citizenship in 1988, she continued to compete at a high level before retiring in 1990 at the age of 28. Post-retirement, Mandlíková transitioned into coaching, most notably guiding fellow Czech player Jana Novotná to a Wimbledon singles title and a career-high ranking of world No. 2. Her contributions to tennis were recognised with her induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1994. Mandlíková's legacy continues through her daughter, Elizabeth Mandlik, who is pursuing a professional tennis career. Born in Florida in 2001, Elizabeth has achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 97 and has won multiple titles on the ITF Circuit. She represents the United States, marking a new chapter in the family's tennis journey.. Very Good- with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Women' History Autobiographies
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Title: Hana. An Autobiography.
Description: London: Arthur Barker, 1989. First Edition. Original cloth. Tanning throughout text block. Light soiling to edges. Slight wear to covers, spine & corners. ; With plates; 24 x 16 x 1.2 cms; 183 pages; Hana Mandlíková is a former professional tennis player who represented both Czechoslovakia and Australia during her career. Born on 19 February 1962 in Prague, she emerged as one of the leading figures in women's tennis during the late 1970s and 1980s. Mandlíková achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 3 in April 1984. She won four Grand Slam singles titles: the Australian Open in 1980 and 1987, the French Open in 1981, and the US Open in 1985. Notably, she became the third woman in the Open Era to win Grand Slam titles on grass, clay, and hard courts, joining the ranks of Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. In addition to her singles success, Mandlíková secured 19 doubles titles, including the 1989 US Open women's doubles alongside Navratilova. Throughout her career, Mandlíková was known for her graceful movement and strategic play. She was instrumental in leading Czechoslovakia to three consecutive Federation Cup victories from 1983 to 1985. After obtaining Australian citizenship in 1988, she continued to compete at a high level before retiring in 1990 at the age of 28. Post-retirement, Mandlíková transitioned into coaching, most notably guiding fellow Czech player Jana Novotná to a Wimbledon singles title and a career-high ranking of world No. 2. Her contributions to tennis were recognised with her induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1994. Mandlíková's legacy continues through her daughter, Elizabeth Mandlik, who is pursuing a professional tennis career. Born in Florida in 2001, Elizabeth has achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 97 and has won multiple titles on the ITF Circuit. She represents the United States, marking a new chapter in the family's tennis journey.. Very Good- with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Women' History Autobiographies
Price: GBP 10.00 = appr. US$ 14.28 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: 63370
- Book number: 63370
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