Rising: Stars and Stumbling Blocks

Behind every Grand Slam trophy lies more than victory—it’s sweat, grit, and everything that breaks along the way. Rising Stars and Stumbling Blocks traces the journeys of three unforgettable players—Michael Chang, Tracy Austin, and Maria Bueno—whose single major titles told stories far bigger than numbers ever could.

See Michael Chang’s fearless run at seventeen, standing toe-to-toe with legends on the red clay of Paris. Watch Tracy Austin rise fast and fall hard, her brilliance dimmed by a body that refused to keep up. Feel Maria Bueno’s quiet power, her elegant game still echoing long after the crowds stopped cheering.

Each of them faced triumph and loss in equal measure, but their strength outlasted the scoreboard. They turned pain into purpose, showing that greatness isn’t about how long it lasts—but how deeply it moves us.

Rising Stars and Stumbling Blocks captures the heart of competition, where one moment of brilliance can outlive a lifetime of wins. Because sometimes, once is all it takes to be remembered.

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This book serves as the opening match of One Slam Wonders: The Untold Stories of Tennis Stars, inviting readers onto the court where triumph meets heartbreak and proving that a single moment of glory can echo through generations.

One Slam Wonders: The Untold Stories of Tennis Stars uncovers the remarkable journeys of players who reached the pinnacle of the sport—just once. In a game that celebrates repeat champions, these athletes carved unforgettable moments through grit, talent, and sheer will.

Relive Michael Chang’s astonishing French Open win at seventeen, a victory that demanded reinvention through injury and adversity. Follow Tracy Austin’s rise to the US Open crown before back pain changed everything. See Maria Bueno’s elegance on clay, Yannick Noah’s electric triumph in Paris, and Iva Majoli’s fleeting brilliance that proved how thin the line between glory and struggle can be.

From Marion Bartoli’s emotional Wimbledon breakthrough to Jennifer Capriati’s turbulent comeback, each story reveals both triumph and toll. Mark Philippoussis’s power couldn’t outrun inconsistency; Adriano Panatta’s mastery on clay rarely translated beyond it. Every name here shares one rare distinction—a single slam, a lasting legacy.

One Slam Wonders is a portrait of resilience and humanity in motion. Because sometimes, one moment is enough to define forever.

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Release date

Ebook: 11 October 2025