The legendary athlete returns to the game, even though the entire world is convinced her golden era is over. Carrie Soto has a tough character, and her relentless pursuit of victory makes her disliked, or even openly hated. However, Carrie ended her sports career as the greatest tennis player: she broke all records and won twenty Grand Slam titles in fair competition. To become the best among the best, she sacrificed almost everything she had.
Six years after retiring, in 1994, Carrie finds herself in the stands at the US Open. There, she watches as a younger, stronger, and more arrogant tennis player, Nicki Chan, is on the verge of matching her record. At thirty-seven, Carrie makes a risky decision: to return to the game and defend her legacy.
This is a gripping, unforgettable, emotional novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid — filled with triumphs and defeats, about true values and human endurance.
