Double Fault

This novel by Lionel Shriver explores the intense world of professional tennis through the story of Willy Novinsky, a talented athlete whose passion for the sport and her marriage to fellow player Eric Oberdorf face mounting challenges. As their careers escalate and competition intensifies, personal and emotional struggles threaten to overshadow their relationship, leading to unforeseen tragedy. The book offers a compelling and candid look at the high costs of pursuing achievement at the expense of love.