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by Brad Gilbert (Author), Steve Jamison (Author)
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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd; 1st Fireside Ed edition (1 May 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 067188400X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671884000
  • Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 14 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 193,298 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Andre Agassi"Winning Ugly" explains Brad's formula for a winning tennis game. He understands the mental part of tennis better than anyone I have ever met. Brad helped me improve my game and I believe he can improve yours.

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Advice from a pro on how to improve your tennis game lists the six reasons never to serve first and covers psychological aspects of the game.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Just amazing..., 25 Feb 2000
Well, I've bought this book because I'm a great admirer or Agassi, and I always knew of Gilbert's "dirty" game. And I cant tell you that you become and you really feel much stronger, mentally speaking when you enter the tennis court... And if you play all your tricks right, you'll be winning games, and enjoying it. Make no mistakes, this is NOT a book on dirty schemes and dirty tactics, just a manual on exploring your opponent's weaknesses in your advantage... you'll love it. I've offered one book to my best friend, who hates Agassi and Gilbert in favour of Sampras, ans even him says its one of the best books he read...
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars LET ME TELL YOU FROM ITALY: IF YOU PLAY TENNIS YOU NEED IT, 15 Feb 2000
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Hi, I'm a tennis player and a tennis teacher from Italy, Rome. I've started to play at the age of 10 and I started to teach at 19 years old. I've had a very good teacher that taught me everything about technique and much things about mental tennis. I've a degree from the Italian Tennis Teacher Federation. I like my work and I'm also fond of tennis. For that reason I've read many books about these argument but this is the first book that simplifies what every tennis player should know: how to play your better tennis, in which moment is important to play "economic tennis" and how to stay inside the match from the beginning to the end are some example of what everybody should know. I've tried on the court everything Brad says and my tennis have had a sensible changing,and I can promise you if you'll try the results will be really positive ! I have applied the counsels of Brad also in the mental preparation of my students and also that students all talent and "no brain" have found their way to win. It looks incredible but is true ! I really think that Brad Gilbert is the reason because Andre Agassi is now unbeatable ! Put together the talent of Andre and the strategy of Brad and you've made the perfect tennis player. I've translated all the book in italian. I thought that could be a good idea ! It's a sin to lose Brad's book only because you can't speak english !
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must to enjoy the game, 10 Jul 2000
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This book did more for me in one sitting than all the books I have read about tennis.

In my short playing life -- 17 years, I have had problems with nervousness and how to handle it, how to close out matches,, how to think on court and strategise. I have read all the books I can lay my hands on -- even the "Inner Game of Tennis", but none comes even close in a brief and easy-to-read manner than Gilbert's , Winning Ugly. I received my copy a week ago and since then my game has zipped to a whole new level.

What I would love to see more of, is Gilbert's anecdotes from the tour and probably analysis of other matches other than his own and how the winners made it happen. I will surely buy the next edition

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Tactics par excellence.

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