Author

Conor Niland

Irish former professional tennis player and author; William Hill Sports Book of the Year winner 2024

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Tennis memoir, sports writingKnown for

Conor Niland grew up in Limerick, and was Ireland's top-ranked tennis player for much of his youth and all of his adult career. As a youth player he beat Roger Federer - and he still has his coach's notes on the match. His career peaked in 2011, when he reached the main draw of both Wimbledon and the US Open. He lives in Dublin with his wife and two children.

Born1981 · Birmingham, UK (raised Limerick, Ireland)

Notable works The Racket

HonoursWilliam Hill Sports Book of the Year (2024)