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Barty : much more than tennis / Ron Reed and Chris McLeod.

Barty : much more than tennis / Ron Reed and Chris McLeod.
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ISBN 9781925927801
1925927806
Author Reed, Ron (author)
Title Barty : much more than tennis / Ron Reed and Chris McLeod.
Edition Revised edition.
Publisher and/or associated date/s Melbourne, Victoria : Wilkinson Publishing, ©2021.
©2021.
Description vi, 282 pages ; 24 cm.
Summary Of all the uplifting sports stories that have captured the imagination of Australia as a nation, few have been greeted with such spontaneous and unanimous acclaim as tennis champion Ashleigh Barty. Her inspirational 2021 Wimbledon win delivered a celebration not seen since Cathy Freeman's immortal Olympic triumph 21 years ago. This book covers her journey from knockabout kid from Queensland to world champion and explores her rare gift for the game, engaging personality, innate modesty and relentless determination to be the best. Barty's mantra is that being a good human being is far more important than being a good tennis player, and it has been widely hailed as a lesson for all. In other words, she now transcends sport. Her unfolding, unfinished narrative has come to resonate with overtones of national pride and inspiration, community morale, cultural issues ancient and modern, the importance of family and friends, the regard for humility and grace over rampant ambition, the escalating battle for gender equality, and perspectives on fame and fortune.
Subjects Barty, Ashleigh
Tennis -- Australia
Women tennis players -- Australia -- Biography
Sports & Active outdoor recreation
Other Authors &/or Associated Persons McLeod, Chris, 1950- (author)
Call number 2021.276
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