The Singles Game

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In this captivating new novel from a bestselling author, we follow Charlotte "Charlie" Silver, a talented tennis prodigy whose life takes a dramatic turn after changing coaches. Once a good girl, Charlie quickly rises through the ranks of professional tennis, leaving UCLA and her boyfriend behind to compete fiercely for Grand Slam titles and media attention. After a devastating loss and injury at Wimbledon, she fires her longtime coach and hires Todd Feltner, a legendary figure known for transforming players into champions. As Charlie becomes his first female player, Todd aims to reshape her image into that of a fierce competitor, both on and off the court. Simultaneously, Charlie's affair with the dashing Spanish player Marco Vallejo draws media scrutiny, threatening to expose her personal life. As she navigates the challenges of fame, including charity matches on luxury yachts and glamorous photo shoots, Charlie's ascent in the tennis world comes at a significant cost. The novel offers an insider's view of the Grand Slam tournaments and the pressures of maintaining a public persona in a world fixated on appearance and social media influence. Ultimately, Charlie must learn how to balance her ambitions with the realities of her glamorous yet tumultuous life.