Better Tennis

Better Tennis (1963) by Cornel Lumiere – Eyre & Spottiswoode
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Step aside, YouTube coaches and AI swing analyzers—Cornel Lumiere was teaching topspin before it was trendy. Better Tennis (1963) is a charmingly earnest, no-nonsense guide to improving your game, packed with black-and-white diagrams, vintage wisdom, and a distinct whiff of lawn sweat and Brylcreem. Whether you’re mastering your backhand or just trying not to trip over the baseline, Lumiere’s advice remains surprisingly relevant—if you squint past the 60s lingo.

Our copy has seen more rain delays than Centre Court in April. Expect creases, foxing, and possibly a rogue press cutting tucked inside.

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Hardback with glossy dust jacket all in nice condition.

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