Roger Federer

Like few before him, Roger Federer has made it look effortless over the decades to switch between sliced backhands, top-notch forehands, and overheads. His journey from a temperamental, peroxide-blonde teenager with questionable style to the greatest, most self-controlled, and elegant player of all time was primarily shaped by a strong will. Roger Federer possessed not only incredible talent but also the mental strength to thrive in the world of tennis and fight his way to the top. Christopher Clarey, one of today's leading sports journalists, has followed Federer since the beginning of his professional career. In his book, he focuses on the key people in Federer's life, the pivotal moments, and milestones of his long and eventful career. It has been a journey like no other, filled with victories and crushing defeats. One that has redefined the word perfection and made Federer a favorite among tennis fans around the world. "The Maestro" tells the story of Federer's life and career in an intimate and magnificent way.