Book excerpt: The first Wimbledon tennis tournament was held in 1877. Today, tennis is a highly paid professional sport. From Roger Federer to Venus and Serena Williams, discover the game’s greatest players and their achievements in Tennis Legends, a Hall of Fame book. This series invites readers to explore some of the best-loved sports in the United States. Each book pairs fascinating facts with brilliant photography to showcase the history, statistics, championships, and legends of each sport.