Courtship: For the Love of Tennis

For a tennis fan, finding a court and a match along the way is a never-ending quest. Author Laura Bailey and photographer Mark Arrigo have documented a range of tennis courts, from iconic European show courts to hidden gems in urban and rural settings, capturing the atmosphere and location of each court and club in evocative photographs taken exclusively for this book.

They pay tribute to one of the world's greatest sports and their passion for it in words and images. This is a book about style, travel and the search for the dream job. It is about the love of the game and the power of community for friends and strangers alike. From the Côte d'Azur to the wilds of Loch Lomond to the peaks of the Swiss Alps, the Courtship book invites you on an intimate adventure in search of Grand Slam beauties and the local jobs that can anchor and inspire a village.

Bailey delivers an essay describing her life on the court and expressing the joy and moments of enlightenment she has experienced through tennis. A selection of quotes and short stories from heroes of the sports, arts and community leaders accompanies a series of carefully selected photographs that evoke the legends and lore of this most stylish of sports.

A celebratory and inclusive book designed to capture the spirit of tennis and support access to the sport for all through the LTA Foundation. The Courtship photo book is timeless and collectible ~ and a love letter to the sport.