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A Handful of Promise

The Hidden Tennis Journey

Tom Sampson

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English
Tom Sampson
14 March 2026
A Handful of Promise: A Hidden Tennis Journey by Tom A. Sampson is a candid memoir about the side of professional tennis nobody talks about. Tom grew up with genuine talent and real promise, trained alongside players who would go on to become household names, and dedicated his life to a sport that demands everything and guarantees nothing. He traveled the world, trained at the famous Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Florida, and competed at a level that puts him in the top 1% of tennis players globally. Yet the rankings, the sponsorships, and the headline wins never came.

Rather than a story of triumph, this is a refreshingly honest account of what it costs to chase a dream that doesn't pan out the way you planned. Tom reflects on the sacrifices his family made, the crossroads decisions that shaped his path, the friendships built and lost along the way, and the emotional weight of pouring everything into a sport where the odds are brutally stacked against you.

Part memoir, part cautionary guide, the book speaks directly to aspiring players and tennis parents considering full dedication to the sport. It is Tom's way of giving a voice to the thousands of talented players whose stories never make it to a Netflix documentary.
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Imprint:   Tom Sampson
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 11mm
Weight:   308g
ISBN:   9781970601404
ISBN 10:   197060140X
Pages:   166
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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