Question

Which sports family features in the autobiography "A Touch of Tennis"?

Answer 1

the story of a tennis family by Ramesh Krishna Ramananthan

Answer 2

• “A Touch of Tennis” was and is a very well-known book, because of its compelling narrative and its message of “just do it”, which many believe was a primary reason for its success.
• In "A Touch of Tennis," the families of three young tennis players — the McLeods, the Currans, and the McGoverns — are introduced.
• Unlike the other two families, the McLeods have a happy background with their parents, but they live in the shadow of their older brother, Jack, a professional tennis star, and the Currans, who are hardly mentioned in the book, have a troubled family life with their own struggles.
• Both families have many members, and parents and family members are all affected by them.
• However, the book’s message was also a strong factor for its appeal, because it is not just about being the best, but also about being “better”.
• In the book, Mark discusses tennis with his parents, who are obviously proud of him for his accomplishments, and how they relate to the triumph of John McEnroe over Jimmy Connors at the 1985 Wimbledon tournament.
• McEnroe ended up with the championship, and his parents quickly shut down all their tennis-related activities, to focus on their son’s career.
• The message of the book was clear: continue to strive for excellence, even if it means giving up other things that are close to your heart.
• Even if it means being called a “touch” player.

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