In Nabokov's controversial novel 'Lolita', the protagonist Humbert Humbert becomes obsessed with a young girl named Dolores Haze, who is also a talented tennis player.

Jordan Baker is a professional golfer and a friend of Daisy Buchanan in 'The Great Gatsby'. She is also the object of Nick Carraway's affections.

In Pinter's 'Old Times', two couples engage in a psychological game of power and control, using a tennis match as a metaphor for their relationships.

John Ferris is a talented tennis player who grapples with his identity and sexuality in McCullers' 'The Tennis Players'.

In Moehringer's 'The Tender Bar', a young man named J.R. Moehringer is taken under the wing of a charismatic tennis coach named Charlie.

Ryoma Echizen is the protagonist of 'The Prince of Tennis' manga series, who aims to become the world's best tennis player.

In Smiley's 'Moo', four women from different backgrounds meet on a tennis court and form a lifelong friendship.

Henry Skrimshander is the protagonist of Harbach's 'The Art of Fielding', a talented shortstop who struggles with mental health issues.

In Stoppard's 'Jumpers', a tennis player named George Moore and his coach, Archie Rice, explore the sacrifices they make in pursuit of success.

Boy Willie is the protagonist of Wilson's 'The Tennis Lesson', an African American tennis player who challenges the racial segregation of a tennis club.

Hal Incandenza is a tennis prodigy who struggles with addiction and depression in Wallace's novel 'Infinite Jest'.

Nick Sabatini is the protagonist of Feinstein's 'The Match', a young tennis player who is recruited to play for a prestigious tennis academy.

In Barnes' 'The Sense of an Ending', a former tennis player named Tony Webster reflects on his past and the sacrifices he made for his career.

Teddy Maynard is the protagonist of Grisham's 'The Court of Honor', a young tennis player who is accused of murdering his coach.

In Miller's 'Death of a Salesman', the protagonist Willy Loman's obsession with success and the American Dream is symbolized by a tennis match.