Courtship: For the Love of Tennis

By Laura Bailey, Photographs by Mark Arrigo

COURTSHIP is an ode to all things tennis – the court surfaces, locations, clothing and people that make this game the most beloved of racket sports. This celebratory book showcases the work of photographer Mark Arrigo and balances his striking imagery with quotations and reminiscences from a range of high-profile tennis personalities.

The spirit of tennis is captured in the book’s materials, with a recycled paper used for the spine to evoke the clay court surface. The cursive titles used on the cover convey the book’s intention as a ‘love letter’ to the game. Within the pages, the understated design brings to the fore Arrigo’s photography, providing a visual diary with a rich and evocative colour palette.

Published by Rizzoli, 2025

Publisher Charles Miers
Senior Editor Giulia Di Filippo
Art direction and book design Studio Giulia Garbin
assisted by Juliet Ramsden