by Paul Newman
First published 2026
Alex Chen steps onto the grass courts of Wimbledon knowing this might be her final tournament. At thirty-two, the former world number three has battled injuries, personal setbacks, and younger competitors who seem to get faster every year. Her first-round opponent is barely eighteen. The media writes her off before she serves her first ball. But Alex has spent months preparing for this moment, working with a new coach who believes her experience can overcome raw talent. As she advances through each round, she confronts not just her opponents across the net but the question that has haunted her for two years: when do you walk away from the only life you have ever known? The deeper Alex goes in the tournament, the more she realizes this is not just about tennis. This is about proving to herself that some dreams deserve one last fight.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, sports, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: second-chance, underdog
Setting: Wimbledon
Period: 2025
256 pages · Hardcover · Vision Sports Publishing