Winning Ugly

Brad Gilbert has become one of the world's greatest tennis players by "winning ugly"--analyzing and capitalizing on an opponent's weakness. Now Gilbert shows how to think better--and win more often--on the court. "Winning Ugly is great. These are pro tactics that will improve a recreational player's game fast".--Pete Sampras.

Contents

Preface: Winning Ugly?

McEnroe: A Master Loses Ugly

I THE EARLY EDGE:

The Match Begins Before the Match Begins

1. Mental Preparation: The Pre-Match Advantage

2. Tools of the Trade: How Equipment Can Help You Win

3. Stretching for Success

4. The Microwave Warm-up: Defrost Your Strokes Quick

5. Four "Nervebusters": Overcoming Pre-Match Nervousness

6. Start Smart: Grabbing the Early Lead

II PLAYING SMART:

Finding a Way to Win

7. The Key to Victory

8. Destroying Your Opponent's Game Plan

9. The Seven Hidden Ad Points

10. The Player's Pit Stop: Stroke Repair

11. Learning From the Legends

III MIND GAMES, PSYCHING, AND GAMESMANSHIP: Tales From the Tour

12. The Masters of Rage: Connors and McEnroe

13. Lendl's Lethal Weapon

14. Agassi: Breaking the Speed Limit

15. How to Handle Hooking

16. A Million-Dollar Match: War With Wheaton

17. Tournament Tough All the Time

18. The Road to Number One

19. Andre Agassi on "Winning Ugly"