Chrissie

Chrissie (1982) by Chris Evert Lloyd
Richard Clay
ISBN: 0413495604
Condition: Good (and “Good” at Crappy Old Books means it’s been served across a few shelves, volleyed through a box or two, but still lands neatly inside the lines).

Before Serena, before Federer, before the era of neon trainers and grunting baseline rallies, there was Chrissie—Chris Evert Lloyd—the ice-cool queen of the court. In Chrissie, her 1982 autobiography, she tells her story with the same unflappable calm that made opponents wilt long before the tiebreak.

Here’s a woman who turned the baseline into a kingdom, built her reputation on relentless consistency (and a backhand that could probably crack walnuts), and somehow balanced the pressures of world tennis with being America’s golden sporting icon. This book takes you from her early days with a racket bigger than she was, through the Grand Slam triumphs, the rivalries (yes, Martina Navratilova features heavily), and into the personal life behind the public ice queen image.

Expect within these pages:

• A candid look at the training, travel, and turmoil of being at the top of the game.

• Glimpses of the glamour and grit of the tennis circuit in the late ’70s and early ’80s.

• Reflections from a player who managed to be both fiercely competitive and effortlessly composed.

Perfect for:

• Tennis fans nostalgic for the wooden racket era.

• Readers who want to meet the woman behind the cool exterior.

• Collectors delighted to find a Good copy from 1982 that hasn’t been left out in the rain during Wimbledon.

At Crappy Old Books, we’re pleased to offer this copy in Good condition—by which we mean it’s game, set, and match for anyone who appreciates a vintage sporting memoir. And unlike Chrissie’s opponents, you won’t need nerves of steel to face it—just a spot on your bookshelf.

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