Epic: John McEnroe, Björn Borg, and the Greatest Tennis Season Ever

Advance Praise for EPIC "Like the subjects he so deftly profiles, Matt Cronin brings his A–game to bear. Alternately a dual biography, a riveting account, a psychological profile, and a compelling study in contrasts, Cronin?s book shows why McEnroe–Borg lives as one of sport?s enduring rivalries. Tennis writing at its best." —Jon Wertheim, Sports Illustrated, author of Strokes of Genius: Federer, Nadal, and the Greatest Match Ever Played "Epic is an appropriate title indeed. 1980 was a resplendent season in the history of the sport, and Matt Cronin brings it all back to us in these entertaining pages. Many of the game?s most notable names weigh in with memories and insight that explain and explore a truly remarkable time in tennis." —Mary Carillo "As much as anyone in tennis, Matt Cronin has his finger on the pulse of the game. In Epic, he uses his vast insider?s knowledge to capture the seminal moment of the seminal rivalry in the booming post–amateur era." —Doug Robson, lead tennis writer, USA Today "Thirty years later, John and Björn still captivate us. Matt Cronin takes us from their beginnings through the magic summer of 1980. Rivals then and great friends now, John and Björn crafted a story for the ages which Matt captures brilliantly." —Ted Robinson, NBC Sports/Tennis Channel