The Tennis Dictionary - by Nick Pachelli (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A clever pocket-sized dictionary that celebrates tennis with hilarious definitions and witty illustrations of terms that players know and love.

This hilarious, tongue-in-cheek "dictionary" is a grand slam gift for any tennis obsessive, featuring hundreds of whip-smart definitions for the sporty jargon that players of all levels speak fluently. Also featuring laugh-out-loud illustrations throughout, The Tennis Dictionary includes everything from gameplay lingo to gear terms to technique. With equal parts quirky humor and charming giftability, it's a delightful book for any doubles partner or on-court rival.

About the Author

Nick Pachelli, an award-winning journalist, photographer, and producer, was raised on hot, cracked tennis courts in New Mexico. He played the junior circuit and was among the top-ranked singles and doubles players in the Southwest before stopping short of a college tennis career. He eventually returned to tennis competition and plays adult tournaments and leagues domestically and abroad. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Esquire, Vogue, the Guardian, and ESPN, among other outlets. Find him on Instagram at @nickpachells.