Winning Ugly
by Brad Gilbert · Brad Gilbert
Former ATP professional Brad Gilbert breaks down how to beat more talented opponents through tactics, opponent scouting, and mental discipline. Readers finish able to build a point-by-point match plan instead of relying on raw shotmaking.
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