The Racket by Conor Niland Book Review: A Smashing Read for Tennis Fans

Tennis fan? Tennis player? Tennis parent? Tennis coach? I think you’ll love this book and devour it in one or two sittings!

Do you ever read a book and love it so much that you go round telling people about it? Like everyone you meet. That’s exactly what happened with myself and Conor Niland’s book The Racket! From his experience as a junior on the tournament circuit (one I know a lot of tennis parents will recognise) to his days on a tennis scholarship in the US to the rollercoaster ride that is the Pro Tour, Conor’s book is a compelling read. If you are anything like me, you’ll finish it in a couple of sittings.

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This is the first book review I’ve done on My Tennis Journey - and I hope it will be the first of many. The book was recommended to me by a good tennis parent friend called Christian - hello and thank you Christian! Doing the review was inspired by my friends at Ashby Castle Tennis Club who when I went on about the book said we should start a Book Club. This podcast episode is dedicated to my friends at Ashby Castle and all the other friends I have made on the tournament circuit which Conor brings to life so eloquently in the book.

If you’re a player, coach or tennis fan I think you’ll devour this book. It’s no surprise to me that The Racket has won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year for 2024. It would be a perfect Xmas present for you to give or receive!

The podcast episode is a short one - it gives you six reasons why I think you’ll love the book. Enjoy.

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Just one of the many quotes from The Racket by Conor Niland that has stayed with me.