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He's been called the best in the world at the mental game of tennis. Brad Gilbert's strokes may not be pretty, but looks aren't everything. He has beaten the Tour's biggest names - all by playing his ugly game. Now in Winning Ugly Gilbert teaches recreational players how to win more often without necessarily even changing their strokes. The key to success, he says, is to become a better thinking player - to recognize, analyze and capitalize. That means outthinking your opponents before, during and much after a match; forcing him or her to play your game. Winning Ugly is an invaluable combat manual for the court, and its tips include some real gems. Ultimately, Winning Ugly will help you beat players who have been beating you.
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Brad Gilbert, known as the Tour's 'Giant Killer' because of his ability to beat the superstars, is among the top fifteen players in all-time career winnings. He is an Olympic medallist and has represented the United States in Davis Cup play. Steve Jamison is a writer, television producer and host.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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The best tennis book I have ever read. You won't get much advice from Gilbert on how to play strokes but you will find superb advice on how to win, how to prepare, how to play the important points and how to close out matches. If you play competitive tennis, buy this book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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How to improve your tennis without training harder?
Well you will have to read Winning Ugly. This book will tell you how to prepare yourself before a match, during a match and after a match. Get better by having a better understanding of the tactics and mental games in tennis.
Well you will have to read Winning Ugly. This book will tell you how to prepare yourself before a match, during a match and after a match. Get better by having a better understanding of the tactics and mental games in tennis.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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The young Brad Gilbert was told by his tennis coaches that he was not good enough to be a professional tennis player and would never make it, yet he went on to become a world top ten tennis player for many years, beating the best players of his day including Boris Becker, Pete Sampras, John McEnroe, he even beat Agassi. He also won an olympic medal in tennis. He won millions of pounds in prize money. In the preface of the book, Steve Jamison says: "Brad wins because he outthinks and outplans opponents".
The "winning ugly" concept just means to not try to do everything perfectly and gracefully. Brad Gilbert realised that he was not as good as the other tennis players physically, so he would have to use his mind to find a way to win. He monitored his training regime, and focussed his mind on gaining victory. He thought about his gameplan before, during, and after every match.
Brad says: "No matter how hard you work, no matter how great your talent, your mind is the ultimate weapon. Most players use it against themselves......when you are the master of your mind, you will master the art of winning more.....And always remember, it's better to win ugly, than to lose pretty."
Brad Gilbert is the underdog who came out on top, and he is a shining example of how to become successful, despite whatever disadvantages and flaws you think you may possess compared to other people. He later went on to prove his methods were real, consistent, and transferrable, by becoming a tennis coach and making top tennis players out of Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, and Andy Murray.
Brad had no special abilities or talents for tennis, but he found a way to win, and continued to do so. On paper he was not expected to do well, but in the real world, he proved everyone wrong. He did this by compensating for his weaknesses and creating a consistent plan for success. He proves that if he can overcome his flaws, adversities, and lack of talent, to become successful anyway, then anyone can.
The "winning ugly" concept just means to not try to do everything perfectly and gracefully. Brad Gilbert realised that he was not as good as the other tennis players physically, so he would have to use his mind to find a way to win. He monitored his training regime, and focussed his mind on gaining victory. He thought about his gameplan before, during, and after every match.
Brad says: "No matter how hard you work, no matter how great your talent, your mind is the ultimate weapon. Most players use it against themselves......when you are the master of your mind, you will master the art of winning more.....And always remember, it's better to win ugly, than to lose pretty."
Brad Gilbert is the underdog who came out on top, and he is a shining example of how to become successful, despite whatever disadvantages and flaws you think you may possess compared to other people. He later went on to prove his methods were real, consistent, and transferrable, by becoming a tennis coach and making top tennis players out of Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, and Andy Murray.
Brad had no special abilities or talents for tennis, but he found a way to win, and continued to do so. On paper he was not expected to do well, but in the real world, he proved everyone wrong. He did this by compensating for his weaknesses and creating a consistent plan for success. He proves that if he can overcome his flaws, adversities, and lack of talent, to become successful anyway, then anyone can.
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Interesting!
I read Tim Gallwey's "Inner Game of Tennis" several years ago, and had focussed on the right brain aspects of tennis. Enjoying my tennis, but not winning much. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Charles Vivian
Fantastic book
all tennis fans have to read this book
It is very enjoyable and a lot of funny anecdotes.
Ok for Brad
It is very enjoyable and a lot of funny anecdotes.
Ok for Brad
Published 14 months ago by jose
One of the best Tennis books ever!
This is defiantly one of the best tennis books ever, in my opinion it tops all other tennis books of its kind. Brad Gilbert is a genius.
Published 16 months ago by Tennis Adict
Must have
It is just a very practical book with real tips that you can use.
It took me a long time to decide to buy it because of the title which put me off, but the title is not about... Read more
It took me a long time to decide to buy it because of the title which put me off, but the title is not about... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Olivier Choquet
Good Book
Very good book. Wish I had this book when I was playing as a junior. If you are playing in the "fog" of just learning your shots, but not winning as much as you think you should... Read more
Published 17 months ago by C. Lanham
Never too late to play tennis - and win!!
Easy to read, not written to make you feel 'not good enough' and loads of practical tips and advice to improve your tennis - whatever level you are. Read more
Published 23 months ago by HJAiken
Best tennis book ever
Having read many books on tennis, this is the ONE.
Brad Gilbert is a genius when it comes to 'life survival' skills. His career really represents that. Read more
Brad Gilbert is a genius when it comes to 'life survival' skills. His career really represents that. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Imran
Does what it says on the tin.
Enjoyable, easy to read and definitely has helped me improve my game.
There's nothing earth shattering here but it all makes good sense. Read more
There's nothing earth shattering here but it all makes good sense. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2009 by Mr. Al Price
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