{"product_id":"atp-no-1-club-icons-of-mens-tennis-9781837292677","title":"Atp No. 1 Club: Icons of Men's Tennis","description":"\u003cb\u003eA striking visual journey through modern men's tennis, celebrating the twenty-nine players in the elite ATP No. 1 Club\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In 2025, the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) launched the ATP No. 1 Club: a celebration of the rarefied group of players who have been ranked best in the world by ATP's computerized rankings. This boldly illustrated volume treats readers to a dynamic visual celebration of these athletic icons, allowing fans of the sport to delve into the careers and lives of the modern era's best male players. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through more than 300 photographs, the book chronicles the rises, rivalries, and individual contributions each of these twenty-nine men have made to professional tennis, bringing to life the enduring images that have been imprinted in our memories and reflecting the legends' grace, passion, and skill. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Organized chronologically - from Ilie Nastase to Jannik Sinner - the book presents richly written profiles of each World No. 1, paired with a spectacular collection of archival photographs that capture the emotion, craft, and evolution of champions across five decades. The result is a dynamic blend of history and imagery that reveals how each player shaped the modern game. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Illustrating on-court battles, intimate off-court portraits, and behind-the-scenes moments, the book creates a rich photographic timeline of men's tennis at its highest level. Readers will discover iconic imagery of Bjorn Borg with an eight-year-old Andre Agassi, rivals Agassi and Pete Sampras in the heat of battle, and Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic at the peak of their powers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Taken together, these in-depth profiles form a complete trajectory of men's tennis since the beginning of the ATP Rankings, showing how each player has pushed the game forward. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The book's design is as striking as the athletes it celebrates, with a bold blue case featuring a tennis ball-sized die cut. Featuring a preface by Andrea Gaudenzi, a foreword by tennis legend Rod Laver, and text by Mark Hodgkinson, an award-winning tennis writer and player biographer, \u003ci\u003eATP No. 1 Club \u003c\/i\u003eis an essential addition to any tennis fan's library.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rod Laver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Phaidon Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.23h x 9.37w x 1.14d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781837292677\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) \u003c\/b\u003e is the governing body of men's tennis, with the mission to serve the sport. ATP entertains a billion global fans, showcasing the world's greatest players at prestigious tournaments to inspire the next generation. Launched in 2025, the ATP No. 1 Club celebrates the exclusive group of players who have reached No. 1 in the world since the computerized rankings were introduced in 1973. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e Rod Laver \u003c\/b\u003e is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in tennis history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e Mark Hodgkinson \u003c\/b\u003e was a tennis author and ghostwriter from England. His biography of Novak Djokovic, \u003ci\u003eSearching for Novak\u003c\/i\u003e, won the International Sports Book of the Year prize at the 2025 Sports Book Awards, and was also a \u003ci\u003eTimes \u003c\/i\u003esports book of the year. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e Andrea Gaudenzi \u003c\/b\u003e is the chairman of the ATP.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Rod Laver \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":67804779118749,"sku":"9781837292677","price":71.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_e9a0bd83-d5cc-4f81-a38f-295307ed6fa9.jpg?v=1794382312","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/atp-no-1-club-icons-of-mens-tennis-9781837292677","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}