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.

Brad Gilbert is considered by experts to be among the world's foremost tennis analysts. A former ?Giant Killer? on the ATP Tour, his acute observations are now heard worldwide on ESPN. Gilbert has coached Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, and Andy Murray among others. He lives in San Rafael, California, with his wife, Kim, and three children, Zach, Julian, and Zoe. Visit his website at BradGilbertTennis.com.



Steve Jamison collaborated with legendary UCLA coach John Wooden on the national bestseller Wooden on Leadership. He lives in San Francisco, California. Visit his website at SteveJamison.com.

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"