Carrie Soto Is Back: A Novel

Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid follows legendary tennis champion Carrie Soto, a fierce and determined athlete who once ruled the court with twenty Grand Slam titles. Trained by her father, former champion Javier Soto, Carrie sacrificed everything to become the best.

Now, six years into retirement, she watches her record fall to rising star Nicki Chan. At thirty-seven, Carrie makes the bold decision to come out of retirement for one final season to reclaim her title, training once again under her father—and alongside her former flame, Bowe Huntley.

As she battles age, critics, and self-doubt, Carrie must confront what winning truly means. Both powerful and emotional, this novel is a story of resilience, legacy, and love, showcasing one woman’s fight to prove that greatness never fades.