Fred Stolle

By shutting out the Australians in the Aetna World Cup, the U.S.—and Jimmy Connors—applied the coup de grâce to a glorious dynasty

Emmo, Rocket, Newk, Muscles—after countless rounds of beer and games of tennis, the author toasts a close-knit and jut-jawed crew

The usual fun and gamesmanship brightened the scene at the World Cup, and the usual Aussie disaster overtook the Americans on the court

But John Newcombe has just come of age at 23. He has a lovely wife, Angelique, and a major title, Wimbledon, and he could become the colorful champion his countrymen have long been awaiting

As the top-ranked U.S. tennis player, Dennis Ralston often substituted petulance for performance on the courts. Now, as the newest star of the professional troupe, he shows promise of becoming a real champion