Short description
The Wimbledon tennis championships are in turmoil. On the very first day of the tournament, the world's No 1 male player is murdered amidst rumours that he has been cheating on his fiancee. The men's event is hastily abandoned as a mark of respect, and the lady players take centre stage...The many suspects include a bad boy Bollywood film star, a maverick sports agent, a corrupt umpire, but perhaps most importantly, some top stars of women's tennis as well. Tabloid journalist Terry Proudley, a nondescript dreamer, joins forces with glamorous policewoman Verita Sassi to track down the culprit, never guessing that the quest for justice will take them to the south of France, then India...and beyond. So who is the murderer? And who will win the coveted women's Wimbledon title? Find out in "The Smash"!
Review
The author was born the year I won Wimbledon - his love of The Championships shines throughout this fast-moving novel. Ann Jones, 1969 Wimbledon Ladies Champion'I still recall the umpire's words, signalling that my dream had come true: Game, set and match to Miss Mortimer. Now it gives me pleasure to say: Game, set and match to The Smash! ' Angela Mortimer, 1961 Wimbledon Ladies Champion