Artwork: Chapters 1-6

Intro: US Open

Arthur Ashe, Art by Louis Briel

A portrait of a man seated on a bench, wearing a white shirt and red tie, holding a tennis racket with his hands crossed over it. The background is a soft purple color.

Louis Briel, Arthur Ashe, 1993. Acrylic on Canvas.
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution;
gift of the Commonwealth of Virginia and Virginia Heroes, Inc.

Billie Jean King, Art by Christina Tarkoff

A painted depiction of a female tennis player holding a racket, with an inspiring quote by Billie Jean King about changing sports for social change.

Christina Tarkoff, Billie Jean King.

Chapter I: Six Women

Lady Pink Paints Serena Williams

A focused female tennis player with curly hair, wearing a black and pink athletic outfit, preparing to hit a tennis ball against a colorful, abstract background featuring bold patterns and designs.
Lady Pink, “Serena Williams.”

Martina Navratilova, Art by Mark Winter (Chicane)

Artwork only available in book.

Suzanne Lenglen and Antoine Watteau’s Pilgimmage to Cythera, Art by Brooke Hunter

A woman in a white dress and headband gracefully poses with a tennis racket, set against a scenic background. In the distance, a group of historical figures in period clothing are gathered, observing her.

Steffi Graf and Mark Rothko, Art by Miki de Goodaboom

A dynamic painting of a female tennis player in action, swinging a racket to hit a yellow tennis ball against a vibrant pink background.

Miki de Goodaboom, Steffi Graf.

Monica Seles, Art by Miki de Goodaboom

A colorful artistic representation of a girl in mid-swing playing tennis, wearing a purple dress and holding a tennis racket, with a vibrant abstract background.

Miki de Goodaboom, Monica Seles.

Chris Evert, Photography by Al Satterwhite

Artwork only available in book.

Chapter II: Five Men

Roger Federer and Myron’s Discus Thrower, Art by Hazel Soan

A watercolor painting of a male tennis player in a vibrant blue and white outfit, poised to hit a tennis ball with a racket. The background features soft splashes of color, suggesting movement and energy.

Hazel Soan, Federer at Wimbledon.

Rafael Nadal and the Lascaux Cave Paintings, Art by Sam Brannan

A male tennis player in motion, performing a backhand stroke on a clay court, wearing a white shirt and red shorts.

Sam Brannan, Rafael Nadal.

Novak Djokovic, Art by Victor Jerez.

A detailed painting of a male tennis player in a red shirt, poised to hit a tennis ball with a racket, showcasing intense focus and athleticism.

Victor Jerez, Novak Djokovic.

Bjorn Borg and the Norse Gods, Art by Scott Kish

An abstract painting of a tennis player in motion, swinging a racket with blurred, dynamic strokes and a background of green and blue tones.

Scott Kish, Bjorn Borg.

Pete Sampras and Nirvana, Art by Sam Brannan

A black and white digital portrait of a smiling man with short hair and prominent facial features.

Sam Brannan, Pete Sampras.

Chapter III: Change

Venus Williams, Art by Ted Dimond

An artistic depiction of a female tennis player serving a ball on a green court, wearing a white dress with yellow accents and holding a tennis racket, with a blurred crowd and colorful background.

Ted Dimond, Venus Williams.

Andre Agassi’s Wig, Art by Scott Kish

Abstract painting of a tennis player in motion, wearing a white and pink outfit, with dynamic brush strokes conveying speed and energy.

Scott Kish, Andre Agassi.

Gladys Heldman, A Room of her Own, Art by Jeffrey Sparr

A stylized illustration of a woman wearing sunglasses, holding a handbag with a colorful design, against a light background.
“Gladys Heldman,” Art by Jeffrey Sparr

Ons Jabeur and the Arab World, Art by Cat Lee (Colocat)

A cartoon character playing tennis, wearing a headband and athletic gear, focused on hitting a tennis ball with a racket.

Cat Lee (Colocat), Ons Jabeur.

Gigi Fernandez and Natasha Zvereva, 1 + 1 = 14, Art by Miki de Goodaboom

An artistic illustration of two female tennis players in action, with vibrant colors and abstract splashes representing movement and energy.

Miki de Goodaboom, Gigi Fernandez and Natasha Zvereva.

Four Americans at the Little Rock Challenger, Art by Shawn Adair

An illustration of four tennis players on a court with dramatic shadows, portraying various emotions as they hold racquets against an orange backdrop.
Shawn Adair, “Our Last Go Round”

Althea Gibson and Basquiat’s Boxers, Art by Carol Jacobsen

Art not available. Can be seen in book.

Bod Davis, Passing on the Gift

A smiling man with gray hair, wearing a light blue shirt, against a dark background.

Photograph of Bob Davis, courtesy of Bob Davis.

Chapter IV: War

Two Januarys: John Newcombe and George Bush, Photography
by Robin Sellick

Artwork only available in the book.

Karen Khachanov, Russian/Armenian, Art by Sam Brannan

A male tennis player wearing a light blue outfit and cap, executing a forehand stroke with a tennis racket while a ball approaches.
Sam Brannan, Karen Khachanov.

Russian Stars: Medvedev, Rublev, and Shostakovitch’s Fifth, Photography by James Fawcette

Photograph only available in book.

Kay Stammers, Alice Marble, and JFK, Art by Giada Ilenia Pinna (Ely)

A monochromatic portrait of a woman with dark hair styled in waves, gazing to the side with a subtle smile, painted in shades of gray.
Giada llenia Pinna, Kay Stammers.

Watching Don Budge, Adolph Hitler and Pablo Casals, Art by Samuel Woolf

Artwork only available in book.

Chapter V: Bad Boys

Richard “Pancho” Gonzalez(s), Photography by Harold Edgerton

Artwork only available in book.

Jimmy Connors, Words by Joel Drucker, Art by Ken Meyer Jr.

Artwork only available in book.

John McEnroe, Art by Ken Meyer Jr.

Artwork only available in book.

Ivan Lendl and the Cold War, Art by Jota Leal

A stylized pencil drawing of a tennis player in a dynamic pose, preparing to hit a tennis ball with a racket.

Jota Leal, Ivan Lendl.

Chapter VI: National (S)Heroes

Germany, Boris Becker, Art by Miki de Goodaboom

A dynamic painting of a male tennis player in action, wearing a white tennis outfit, with a racquet in hand, as he prepares to hit a ball that is flying towards him against an abstract colorful background.

Miki de Goodaboom, Boris Becker.

Three French (S)Heroes: Yannick Noah/Amelie Mauresmo/Suzanne Lenglen, Art by Tom Humberstone

An illustrated scene featuring two tennis players. One player is styled with a headband and focuses intensely, while the other, with a powerful stance, prepares to hit the ball.
Tom Humberstone, Noah/Mauresmo/Lenglen.

Italy, Sara Errani’s Two Dinners, Art by Achille Chiarello

Abstract portrait of a person with fragmented facial features, set against a blue background.
Achille Chiarello, Sara Errani.

Spain, The Many Gifts of Manolo Santana, Art by Victor Jerez

A joyful athlete holding a trophy high above his head, wearing a white shirt with a logo, surrounded by purple and watercolor splashes.
Victor Jerez, Manolo Santana Wins Wimbledon.

China’s Li Na, Art by Debra di Blasi

Illustration of a female tennis player, Li Na, in action on the court, wearing a visor and sports attire, with a tennis ball in the air and a background of stylized foliage.
Debra Di Blasi, “Amid the thick bamboo hides a butterfly with strong wings.”
Chinese brush, sumi ink and watercolor on raw mulberry paper, 10.25″ x 18.5

United States, Andy Roddick’s Serve, Art by Jeffrey Sparr

An artistic depiction of Andy Roddick serving in tennis, featuring a dynamic pose with a racket, against a backdrop that includes an abstract representation of an American flag.

Ecuador, Pancho Segura, Art by Leonardo Luque

A vibrant watercolor painting of a tennis player in mid-swing, wearing white attire, with a tennis racket and a ball in motion on a colorful textured background.
Leonardo Luque, Pancho Segura’s Forehand.

Mexico, Rafael Osuna, Art by Leslie Palafox

A black and white portrait of Rafael Osuna, a celebrated Mexican tennis player, with the title 'Rafael Osuna' and 'Sonata en set mayor' prominently displayed above and below the image, along with a quote from Rod Laver.
“Rafael Osuna,” Painting by Leslie Palafox – Wife of Antonio Palafox, who won 1962 US Open Doubles & 1963 Wimbledon Doubles with Rafael Osuna.