"American Doubles" Stars Hoping to Reach Second Round of U.S. Open

Book sold out at Open book store by Day 3

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08/31/08 - New York, N.Y.—Mardy Fish, Andy Roddick, Bob and Mike Bryan, and Venus and Serena Williams are just some of the U.S. Open competitors who have built their careers on both the singles and doubles courts. More than 20 Americans still in the main draw and the junior tournament appear in "American Doubles …the Trials …the Triumphs …the Domination," a new book by Marcia Frost. The book, which has been selling briskly at the U.S. Open Book Store, showcases the prowess of Americans on the doubles court.

"American Doubles" explores the phenomenon of the United States' doubles successes from such legends as Billie Jean King and Stan Smith to today's junior, collegiate, wheelchair, and pro players. The story of how Americans have come to rule the doubles court is a fascinating and surprising tale told by longtime journalist and tennis insider Marcia Frost. Stanford University's Director of Tennis Dick Gould, who coached Bob and Mike Bryan as well as John and Patrick McEnroe, says the book offers "a close-up view that is intriguing, exciting and impossible to put down."

“We’ve felt a renewed interest in doubles the past few years and this book will help the great game even more," says Bob Bryan, who won the Olympic bronze medal in doubles last weekend with brother Mike. "We love the dynamics of the team thing and it is captured so well by Marcia Frost in this work." The book is sold on Amazon.com, and BN.com, as well as in fine book shops.

The website is www.AmericanDoublesBook.net.

Players in book who still contending for titles are:

MAIN DRAW SINGLES
Mardy Fish
Andy Roddick
Serena Williams
Venus Williams

MAIN DRAW DOUBLES
Eric Butorac
Bob Bryan
Mike Bryan
Jill Craybus
Julie Ditty
Raquel Kops-Jones
Liezel Huber
Lisa Raymond
Abigail Spears

JUNIOR DRAW*
Madison Brengle
Mallory Burdette
Jarmere Jenkins
Evan King
Bradley Klahn
Christina McHale
Lauren McHale
Asia Muhammad
Melanie Oudin
Sloane Stephens

*Austin Krajicek has just been recruited as a hitting partner for Davis Cup, forcing him to drop out of tourney to finish academic classes in time for September's tie.
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