David Wood, the son of Tennis Hall of Famer Sidney Wood, will appear with New Chapter Press Publisher Randy Walker on Tuesday, July 19th, at 5:00pm, at the West Side Tennis Club.
David Wood will discuss his father’s posthumously published book, The Wimbledon Final That Never Was ($15.95, New Chapter Press, www.newchaptermedia.com) which details the life and times of Sidney Wood with a focus on one of the most unusual episodes ever in sport –when he won the men’s singles title at Wimbledon by forfeit. David will also be available to sign books -which will be on sale at the event, and show us the very racquet with which his father won Wimbledon back in 1931.
Sidney Wood -who reached the final of the U.S. Championships at Forest Hills back in 1935, later founded the prestigious Town Tennis Club in Manhattan. His fascinating life also included dating the iconic Grace Kelly prior to her marriage to Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956.
All members and guests of the West Side Tennis Club as well as players in the USTA Women’s National Grass Court Championships are welcome.
For more information, please contact: Randy Walker at New Chapter Press: (917) 770-0843
