Looking back, in comparison, there wasn't that much that you could do with a wooden racket. In my day, the matches were… — Rod Laver Copy Share Image
I wasn't embarrassed that I'd had a stroke, but I just didn't want people to think I was milking it or looking… — Rod Laver Copy Share Image
Manners are manners. Jimmy Connors and Ilie Nastase have no respect. I don't want my kid seeing Nastase play. The demeanor you show on… — Rod Laver Copy Share Image
Roger Federer certainly is my claim to be the best of all time - if there is such a thing. With Rafael Nadal not… — Rod Laver Copy Share Image
Players who win on a clay surface are those who can control the ball, playing steadily and accurately from the back-court, keeping the ball… — Rod Laver Copy Share Image
When Hoad and Rosewall were at their best, and I was a youngster, they had no qualms about saying, 'Hey kid, let's go and… — Rod Laver Copy Share Image
The time your game is most vulnerable is when you're ahead, never let up. — Rod Laver Copy Share Image
I saw Kyrgios down in Australia. He played some very good tennis, won two or three matches, and has done the same here at… — Rod Laver Copy Share Image
Camaraderie builds. We travelled together to Rome, Paris, Wimbledon, the U.S., lots of places. In a way, I miss it right now. My opponents… — Rod Laver Copy Share Image
Each match is a huge effort from a physical point of view. You can only hit so many balls before your elbow or some… — Rod Laver Copy Share Image
Forty years ago, the players were like a travelling circus - we went everywhere together and were pretty good friends. — Rod Laver Copy Share Image
Staying interested in a match is a lot harder than many people think. Throughout my career, I've always had trouble in the early rounds… — Rod Laver Copy Share Image
