Gone are the days when the Grand Slam tournaments were considered the exclusive domain of the Big Three in tennis. For decades, only three names (or four, for the fans of Andy Murray) dominated the sport. With the retirement of Roger Federer in 2022, Rafael Nadal’s retirement last year, and Novak Djokovic’s recent tennis season without a Grand Slam title, the sport has unofficially ended an era. For many tennis fans, it’s a little unnerving to see the sport in new territory. While young stars are making a name for themselves, nothing can be compared to the emotions and flair brought by the Big Three. Luckily, Assouline’s newest tome allows fans to relive the Golden Generation of tennis. Federer, a visual biography written by German tennis journalist Doris Henkel, gives readers an intimate glimpse into the life and career of the Swiss icon. Over two years, Henkel worked closely with..
