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Tennis #1
A Study in Winning
John and Sherlock are professional tennis players and it’s Wimbledon. One is a broken almost was at the end of his career, the other an arrogant rising star tipped for greatness. It should have been a straightforward tournament. It really should have been. How were they to know that a chance encounter would change everything?
231 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2012
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January 26, 2026
“Love and tennis don’t mix, John. In tennis, love means you lose.” (Loved the tennis puns)
Who knew Sherlock Holmes as a tennis prodigy using his deductive/seductive skills to find his opponents’ weaknesses would make so much sense? The dynamic with fellow tennis player Watson was utterly scrumptious and I ate every crumb.
(I read this while listening to the Heated Rivalry soundtrack. 10/10 experience, can recommend.)
Who knew Sherlock Holmes as a tennis prodigy using his deductive/seductive skills to find his opponents’ weaknesses would make so much sense? The dynamic with fellow tennis player Watson was utterly scrumptious and I ate every crumb.
(I read this while listening to the Heated Rivalry soundtrack. 10/10 experience, can recommend.)
October 13, 2013
TennisLock. Sensational stuff.
I loved everything: the canonical & BBC fidelity, the plot, the seamlessness...but what stood out for me was how the portrayal of Sherlock went from being somewhat unsympathetic (I love the idea of a virginal Sherlock) but irresistible nevertheless to abso-fucking-lutely heartbreakingly beautiful. His vulnerability clenched my heart.
I fell harder in love with these two than I ever was (was that even possible?).
Found myself wishing I understood tennis, but that didn't make the match descriptions any less heart-pounding.
A long read, these two. I stayed up the whole night to finish, but so worth it.
I loved everything: the canonical & BBC fidelity, the plot, the seamlessness...but what stood out for me was how the portrayal of Sherlock went from being somewhat unsympathetic (I love the idea of a virginal Sherlock) but irresistible nevertheless to abso-fucking-lutely heartbreakingly beautiful. His vulnerability clenched my heart.
I fell harder in love with these two than I ever was (was that even possible?).
Found myself wishing I understood tennis, but that didn't make the match descriptions any less heart-pounding.
A long read, these two. I stayed up the whole night to finish, but so worth it.
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January 25, 2015Apart from a boring first chapter, the writing annoyed me. At least once a page Sherlock was referred to as "the Frenchman".
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February 24, 2020Too much steam, too much tennis puns, but undeniably good pacing. Follows a formula but follows it well.
January 23, 2024
I can’t keep track how many times I have read this fanfic, but it never disappoints. I’ve always been a sucker for the movie ‘Wimbledon’ and if you cross that idea with Sherlock it’s going to be a blast. This definitely sits in my top 5 list of Sherlock fanfics.
July 22, 2023
beautiful incredible showstopping spectacular. amazing and thrilling story told with such a wonderful craft. tennis + johnlock = WOW!
May 15, 2014
What a roller coaster ride!!
MUST READ!!
Soon starting with its sequel- A study in Doubles!!
MUST READ!!
Soon starting with its sequel- A study in Doubles!!
October 27, 2025
2019: 5 stars
2022: 5 stars
2025: 4 stars
2022: 5 stars
2025: 4 stars
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