Insightful, witty and well-timed . . . Even for tennis addicts, Changeover is full of unremarked-upon verities. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL "Nathans bookwhich is thoughtful, elegantly written, and frequently very funnymanages to get to a human truth about its subjects." THE NEW YORK REVIEW OF BOOKS
Nathan excels as a kind of insider-outsider whos tracking not just the matches but how the narratives around them take shape . . . he is resourceful and endlessly curious. THE NEW YORKER
With his critics eye and powers of description, Nathan delivers loads of insight. THE WASHINGTON POST
"Littered with witty humor, delicate phrasing and just overall beautiful prose." SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
An extended celebration of tennis genius. TENNIS.COM
A scintillating account Nathan compellingly chronicles how Alcaraz and Sinner began to flourish as the previous era of tenniss Big Three (Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal) receded Throughout, Nathan provides exceptional commentary on how the pair operates as foils in both style of play and temperament. This gripping chronicle of a new frontier in the game aces it. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)
Tennis players, fans of the sport, and anyone who enjoyed Netflixs Break Point will love this lovingly written, humorous, and well-researched exploration of the end of an era in tennis Nathans prose has the same energy as the players profiled in this debut, making this book a quick read that still offers well-researched information about the players and a valuable primer for readers about the future of mens tennis. LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review)
Given how ubiquitous Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have become, its easy to forget the speed with which these players have come to dominate mens tennis Nathan, a co-founder of the sports site Defector, captures the phenomenon astutely. His propulsive book is the first to chronicle the two athletes in such depth. BLOOMBERG, The 10 Best Books of Summer 2025
"Mesmerized by the Wimbledon and French Open men's finals this year between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner? Us, too. Giri Nathan had the foresight to write about this new rivalry dominating the sportand it's a fascinating tale of two very different young men and how they are colliding at this moment in time." TOWN & COUNTRY, Best Books of August 2025
"If you enjoy insightful explorations of the sport of tennis, youre probably already familiar with the work of Giri Nathan . . . If youre looking for a memorable portrait of a sport during a transformative time, look no further." INSIDE HOOK, 10 Best Books of August 2025
Award-winning tennis journalist Nathans fresh writing style captures the passion for this sport as he contrasts each players background, temperament, and playing style. BOOKLIST
Its brilliant, I loved it. I really did. Its beautifully written but incredibly accessible. CATHERINE WHITAKER on THE TENNIS PODCAST
Changeover is a breezy, delightful read . . . if youre looking for a time capsule of how two generational talents simultaneously rose to prominence, written in a stylish way, this is for you . . . The finished product is an obvious labor of love from one of tennis youngest and best scribes. UBITENNIS
Giri Nathan is the best tennis writer in America. When too many of us are busy looking back at the era that's ending, he's written a book that looks forward, with optimism and insight, to the era that lies ahead. Changeover is an absolute joy. BRIAN PHILLIPS, New York Times bestselling author of Impossible Owls and senior staff writer at The Ringer
What strikes and delights me about Changeover is the tenderness with which Giri Nathan speaks on the page. The book is warm, inviting, curious, and abundantly caring. HANIF ABDURRAQIB, New York Times bestselling author of There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension
A tour de forceas dazzling as any Sinner-Alcaraz match. Stylish, smart, funny, and humane. I'll return to Changeover again and again." LOUISA THOMAS, New York Times bestselling coauthor of Mind and Matter: A Life in Math and Football and staff writer at The New Yorker
Giri Nathan is our best young tennis writer: Avid, shrewd, droll, culturally attuned, searching. Changeover is Nathan in full flight. GERALD MARZORATI, author of Seeing Serena and Late to the Ball
Deftly weaving between awestruck wonderment and playful irreverence, Nathan breathes fresh life into tennis prosejust as Sinner and Alcaraz have done on court, and with just as many jaw-dropping highlights. BEN ROTHENBERG, author of Naomi Osaka
A riveting exploration of the most electrifying new rivalry in tennis. Nathan brings to the page a rare giftsome writerly blend of Alcaraz's creativity and Sinner's precision. Changeover is a triumph. BEN TAUB, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for The New Yorker
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