The Tennis Machine Author:Helen Hull Jacobs Vicky's genius for tennis, her self-discipline, and the molding of her temperament by her father combine to make her a tennis machine that seemingly will surmount all obstacles on her way to the U.S. Open singles title, the goal her father has set for her. But Vicky is also growing up, and while the exhilaration of winning is a heady thing, the... more » anguish of loneliness and isolation make her realize that there is more to a tennis career than just winning tournaments.
This exciting sports novel for girls takes an honest look at the world of championship tennis and what it can mean to those who compete in it at an early age.« less