Artworks: Chapters 7-12

Chapter VII: Wimbledon Stories

Toupie’s Ghost, Photograph from the Wimbledon Museum

Artwork only available in book.

Jana Novotna and Kafka’s The Metamorphosis, Art by Stephen Gulbis

An illustration depicting two individuals, one in an orange outfit smiling and embracing the other, who wears a white outfit and looks down. The background features an abstract orange design.
Stephen Gulbis, Jana Novotna and the Duchess.

What We Do in Wimbledon Fortnight, Writing by Scott Barclay, Art by Nial Smith

Artwork only available in book.

Elena Rybakina on Winning Wimbledon: “It’s a Fairytale,” Art by Cat Lee (Colacat)

Artwork only available in book.

Chapter VIII: Seniors

Players Party in Baton Rouge, Remembrance Flags, Art by Keith Richardson

A colorful banner hanging on a chain-link fence with names written on it, set against a clear blue sky and a patio scene, including a red umbrella and a table.

Autumn at the Stagg Invitational, Photography by Gena Stagg

A group of four people standing on a tennis court, interacting near the net. The court is surrounded by trees, showcasing a natural setting.
Handshake after final match at this year’s Stagg Invitational. Photograph by Gena Stagg

The National 65 Indoors, Art by Bogdan Shiptenko

A colorful watercolor painting featuring multiple tennis players in various action poses, set against a light blue background with scattered tennis balls.
Bodgan Shiptenko, Tennis Players.

Chapter IX: Collaborations and Honored Guests

Kaffir Boy, Mark Mathabane, (The Best Tennis Story I Know), Art by Katie Podracky

Artwork only available in book.

David Hall’s Golden Socks, Art by Nial Smith, co-written by David Hall and David Linebarger

Illustration of a wheelchair tennis player swinging a racket, representing the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games, with medals for doubles and singles displayed above.
Nial Smith, “All In,” Portrait of David Hall.

What a University Tennis Coach Learns from His Players, Written by Robert Cox

Two men stand together in front of a sign that reads 'Coach Robert Cox Center Court.' One man wears a white shirt with 'Arkansas' printed on it, while the other wears a red jacket. Both are smiling.
Blake Strode and Coach Cox at Senior Day, Photo courtesy of Robert Cox.

String Therapy, Written by Jimmy Miller, Art by Andy Ramirez

A colorful illustration of a male tennis player in a crouching position, holding a tennis racket, set against a green grid background. The artwork includes two circular insets showing scenes of the player practicing tennis with a partner. The title 'The Millers' is inscribed at the top, along with a signature at the bottom.
Andy Ramirez, The Millers.

Tennis or Art: A Self-Portrait, Writing and Art by Michael Newberry

A sketched portrait of a man with a light beard, wearing a collared shirt, depicted in warm tones.
Michael Newberry, self portrait, 1977, ink, Frankfurt.