Winning ugly mental warfare in tennis lessons from a. Brad gilbert was the fourth highest ranked tennis player in the world in 1989. In singles, agassi is an eighttime grand slam champion and a 1996 olympic gold medalist, as well as being a runnerup in seven other grand slam tournaments. Gil reyes born 1952 is an american fitness trainer who spent seventeen years as the strength and conditioning trainer for retired tennis player andre agassi, from 1989 until agassi s retirement in 2006. His tactical advice is centred around finding a way to win with whatever options you have at the moment. Groomed to be a tennis champion by his moody and demanding father, by the age of twentytwo agassi had won the first of his eight grand slams and achieved wealth, celebrity, and the games highest honors. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read winning ugly. Open, andre agassi shop online for books in new zealand. But the writing of this autobiography was a team sport. Keep in mind, this is not winning ugly 2, it is its own book with a more personal style. Brad ebert talks about his relationship with tennis legend andre agassi, which was formed through port adelaide ambassador darren cahill. Open quotes showing of 99 its no accident, i think, that tennis uses the language of life. One of the elite mens tennis players in the 1980s and early 1990s, brad gilbert peaked as the no.
Gilbert, a voluble californian and former leading player, helped agassi rise to the no. Sampras disappointed by remarks in agassis book fox sports. Ive got your back is a chilledout mix of coaching lessons, life lessons, and anecdotes from brad gilbert s career as the coach of andre agassi and andy roddick, and from the time he spent as a pro tennis player himself. In my opinion a must read for everyone especially if you love tennis. Johnson and that when he was murrays coach he introduced johnson and murray, who did a series of sprints together on a nearby track. Brad gilberts strokes may not be pretty, but looks arent everything. At one point, andre and brad plot revenge on a motherfucker who, in gilbert s view, tries to come off as an intellectual, when hes just an overgrown farmboy.
Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current. Mar 23, 2020 andre agassi, american professional tennis player who won eight grand slam titles as well as the career grand slam for winning each of the four major tennis tournamentswimbledon, the u. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. An autobiography book online at low prices in india. Winning ugly brad gilbert, steve jamison, andre agassi. Nov, 2009 andre agassi has said he has no regrets about baring the details of his life in his recently published memoirs and his use of crystal meth, adding that his wife steffi graf was proud of him in. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. On july 9, 2011, andre was inducted into the international tennis hall of fame for the class of 2011. Agassi did everything he hated but managed to get everything he set his mind to. Often ranked number one, he captured eight grand slam singles championships.
Nov 01, 2009 the new york times 100 notable books of 2009 andre agassi s memoir is just as entrancing as his tennis game. Sampras disappointed by remarks in agassis book fox. I dont know how open he has really been about his life im willing to take his word for it though, but one thing hes opened for sure is a big ol. A former giant killer on the atp tour, his acute observations are now heard worldwide on espn. If pete agassi can be called indiachina, becker agassi are usamuslim. Often ranked number one, he captured eight grand slam singles championships, tying him for seventh on the alltime list, and hes the only man to win a career golden slam all four grand slam singles titles plus the olympic gold medal. Brad gilbert was andre agassis tennis coach and regular traveling.
An autobiography by andre agassi 9780007281435 dymocks. I recently finished andre agassi s autobiography entitled open. How to be good at something you hate open andre agassi. Brad gilbert, a former professional tennis player, has coached tennis stars andre agassi, andy roddick, andy murray, and kei nishikori. On june 3, 2003, gilbert became the coach of andy roddick, who won the 2003 us open under gilberts guidance, as well as clinching the yearend world no. Brad gilbert winning ugly has enjoyed a successful career as a tennis coach, including coaching the last two u. Its no accident, i think, that tennis uses the language of life.
Gilbert has coached andre agassi, andy roddick, and andy murr. Aug 10, 2010 andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. Mental warfare in tennis lessons from a master ebook written by brad gilbert, steve jamison. Advantage, service, fault, break, love, the basic elements of tennis are those of everyday existence, because every match is a life in miniature. Brad gilbert was the coach of andre agassi and winner of 20 professional tennis titles. Open by andre agassi rafa by rafael nadal the inner game of tennis by w. The problem with jr, andre s book coach, is that he makes writing easy. Dec 01, 2009 i recently finished andre agassis autobiography entitled open. In 1994, at the age of 24, he created the andre agassi foundation for education. Agassi describes in vivid detail his harsh upbringing, and how it helped shape his style and rebellious attitude as a tennis player.
John parenti, brother phil and coach brad gilbert were. Sports fan, espn tennis analyst, tennis coach, bestselling author, sports knowledge. Andre agassi away from the tennis court to discuss agassis harsh. Agassi credits the dramatic, mid90s revival in his fortunes to his new coach, brad gilbert, author of winning ugly. By sharing an unvarnished, at times inspiring story in an arresting, muscular style, agassi may have just penned one of the best sports autobiographies of all time. To get to know the insides of andre agassi and what it takes to be a champion tennis player was in lightning and riveting to me. Mentale kriegsfuhrung im tennis brad gilbert, steve jamison, andre agassi, robert lasser isbn. But ask anyone who has been in the grips of meth in any of. During his career, he won 20 singles titles and achieved a careerhigh singles ranking of world no. Feb 12, 2018 as andre agassi walks onto the stage, i see a man that looks as though he has fought many battles. Ive read many biographies and many books about tennis. Even the structure of tennis, the way the pieces fit inside one another like russian nesting dolls, mimics the structure of our days. In 2001, the foundation opened the andre agassi college preparatory academy in las vegas, a k12 public charter school for atrisk children. Discover book depositorys huge selection of andre agassi books online.
A second slam for laver, and three memorable firsts. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Gilbert was the coach of andre agassi for eight years, from march 1994 until january 2002. Andre agassi away from the tennis court to discuss agassi s harsh. The book is so well written and the honesty of andre him sharing his life with readers is astonishing. Andre agassiwinning ugly explains brads formula for a winning tennis. That revelation also came from agassis soontobepublished book. Its been said that brad gilberts mind is like a walking tennis computer. The chronological order, while helping show the growth of agassi as a person over time, can tend to bog down the storyline with redundancy. Gilbert says agassis admission does not tarnish his tennis legacy. The tennis classic from olympic gold medalist and espn analyst brad gilbert, now featuring a new introduction with tips drawn. Brad gilbert s strokes may not be pretty, but looks arent everything. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
Brad gilbert talks a great game the new york times. Youre brad gilbert coaching andre agassi, and youre here with me. The new york times 100 notable books of 2009 andre agassis memoir is just as entrancing as his tennis game. Figuring out your butterflies, deciphering what they say about the status of your mind and body, is the first step to making them work for you. Gilbert talks a lot about the best possible mental preparation, including overcoming nervousness. Gilbert has coached andre agassi, andy roddick, and andy murray among others. As an avid tennis player, brad gilberts book has many helpful pointers. Andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. His book winning ugly reveals all of the tactics he used for success on the court. Brad gilbert takes off his shirt, revealing a muscular torso and a forest of curly, graying chest hair. By the age of thirteen, he is banished to a florida tennis camp that feels like a prison camp. The book is mainly about tactical and mental decisions in tennis.
Dan obriens quest to be the worlds greatest athlete by dan obrien, brad botkin, foreword by andre agassi and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Feb 23, 2016 andre agassi has admitted that hes hated tennis throughout his career but still became one of the most successful and charismatic people ever to play the game. The recipient of an olympic bronze medal, he has been inducted into several halls of fame, including the usta northern california. The tennis classic from olympic gold medalist and espn analyst brad gilbert, now. Ive got your back by brad gilbert, james kaplan, andre. Browse brad gilbert s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Open is a good time to remember significant victories for rod laver, andre agassi, tracy austin and serena williams. He has beaten the tours biggest names all by playing his ugly game. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
While his tennis career took him all over the world, agassi always stayed connected to his hometown of las vegas, nevada. Gilbert says agassis admission does not tarnish his. As he begins to talk, he comes across as one of the few sages of sport. Andre agassi is currently considered a single author. See the eight best books about tennis for 2016, including selections by andre agassi, brad gilbert, vic braden, david foster wallace and others. Brad gilbert born august 9, 1961 is a former professional tennis player and an american tennis coach. The author, brad gilbert, obviously has an immense understanding of the game of. He and brooke shields who i have always had a secret crush on.
Andre agassi vs brad gilbert head 2 head atp tour tennis. Now, in winning ugly gilbert teaches recreational players how to win more often without necessarily even changing their strokes. His book winning ugly reveals all of the tactics he used for success. Nov 22, 2009 bracingly devoid of triumphalist homily, andre agassis is one of the most passionately antisports books ever written by a superstar athlete. Nov 09, 2009 andre agassi often says in open that tennis is a lonely game. Gilbert gives you a look inside the proffesional tennis world that is humurous as well as fascinating.
He has been married to fellow tennis star steffi graf since 2001. Ive got your back by brad gilbert, james kaplan, andre agassi, isbn b000hxdkde, compare new and used books prices among online bookstores. Pete sampras would like a sitdown with longtime american rival. Andre agassi had his life mapped out for him before he left the crib.
Andre agassi books list of books by author andre agassi. I originally gave it three stars, but when i looked at my notes below, i thought a few of them really were gems. Nov 14, 20 if peteagassi can be called indiachina, beckeragassi are usamuslim. Agassi s incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just a child. Brad gilbert is considered by experts to be among the worlds foremost tennis analysts. What i got was an open athlete who has told his life as it. Coaching top performers from center court to the corner office. Mentale kriegsfuhrung im tennis and millions of other books are available for. Coaching top performers from center court to the corner office gilbert, brad, kaplan, james, agassi, andre on. He is one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court but from early childhood andre agassi hated the game. Gil reyes was the strength and conditioning coach for the basketball program at the university of. But his work coaching superstars like andre agassi and andy roddick will be his tennis legacy. Brad gilbert born august 9, 1961 is a former professional tennis player and an american.
Coaxed to swing a racket while still in the crib, forced to hit hundreds of balls a day while still in grade school, agassi resented the constant pressure even as he drove. An autobiography by andre agassi reading guidebook. Brad gilbert was andre agassi s tennis coach and regular traveling companion for nearly a decade. Bracingly devoid of triumphalist homily, andre agassi s is one of the most passionately antisports books ever written by a superstar athlete. Agassi told of betting coach brad gilbert about how much. He also compiled one of the best records ever by an american in the davis cup. Andre agassi insists he has no regrets over book controversy. An autobiography by andre agassi, paperback barnes. He was also considered one of agassi s closest friends and confidants. This book takes you from the beginnings of brad gilbert as a player turned coach to andy roddicks awesome win of the 2003 us open, and not to mention andre agassis olympic gold medal. He talks about his struggles, his failures, and most pointedly how he hates tennis.
Andre agassi s new book reveals the friction that surfaced early in his brief marriage. On a positive note, andre manages to predict federer and nadals oncoming reign on the courts. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. Tennis legend pete sampras disappointed by remarks in. Open, andre agassi shop online for books in australia.
Brad gilbert also has authored a bestselling book called winning ugly. Open, the french open, and the australian openat least once. Lessons from andre agassis open book everyday excellence. Sep 21, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of andre agassi books online.
From andre agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court, a beautiful, haunting autobiography. Brad gilbert audio books, best sellers, author bio. At one point, andre and brad plot revenge on a motherfucker who, in gilberts view, tries to come off as an intellectual, when hes just an overgrown farmboy. Pete sampras would like a sitdown with longtime american rival andre agassi away from the tennis court to discuss agassi s harsh. Hes been called the best in the world at the mental game of tennis.
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