Tennis Quotes · Page 51

You'd have to think that if he'd been around today, Rod Laver would have been Rod Laver.

— Jim Courier

We've never had a hungrier player than Federer and Nadal and I would say that Nadal is probably much hungrier than Federer.

— Mats Wilander

Once you step on the court, you see the crowd, you see the final, you see I'm here playing another Wimbledon final.

— Garbine Muguruza

Oh! full Surrey twilight! importunate band! Oh! strongly adorable tennis-girl's hand!

— John Betjeman

I am there to play tennis and represent the U.S., but I'm also aware that not everyone's going to be able to…

— Jim Courier

One of the biggest things I've worked on is how to play my best tennis every single time I walk on to…

— Kevin Anderson

I think the reason my relationship works so well with my dad is that we can separate our tennis lives from our…

— Alexander Zverev

Where there is so much racket, there must be something out of kilter

— Sojourner Truth

Grand Slams are four tournaments a year, so of course those are the big ones, those are the ones that people and…

— Sofia Kenin

I did a little bit of 'FIFA' when I was younger but I'm so competitive about tennis, I find it hard to…

— Jack Draper

I have always valued the care for my body, and my mind and had holistic approach to life. I always thought this…

— Novak Djokovic

Winning Wimbledon in 2011 was a bit of a surprise for everyone, including me. It was like I was in a dream,…

— Petra Kvitova

As the possibility of a relationship had faded, Emma had endeavored to harden herself to Dexter's indifference and these days a remark…

— David Nicholls

I had a great tennis career. I have no regrets. But to find peace with yourself, and to finally be with your…

— Bjorn Borg

It's tough when you're No. 1. You don't have any private life, you can't even walk anywhere. I think that was one…

— Bjorn Borg

I've always enjoyed playing in Paris, ever since I was a junior and won the junior event there. Being Swiss, this is…

— Stan Wawrinka

I follow tennis, and I actually went to Wimbledon during the summer, and it was nice to get a day off during…

— Ashley Young

Not many people know, but my joints are extremely hypermobile, and that's why I'm more prone to injuries. That's why most of…

— Sania Mirza

The bad thing about the [tennis] calendar is how it is made and obligates you to play tournaments all year. If you…

— Rafael Nadal

Senior tennis is like the younger game in slow motion. It is much more of a backcourt game. The player who had…

— Bobby Riggs

When I sat on the chair at 5-0, I was like, 'Okay, now you can try to break her, and if not,…

— Petra Kvitova

Well, honestly, I feel very well. I think I move very well. I'm never stressed. If there is a ball that you…

— Roger Federer

Before, I would play a little hoops, a little tennis. Now it's more yoga, Pilates, stretching, some light weight work, push-ups, sit-ups,…

— Robin Roberts

Jim Courier did a great job of showing the rest what is possible. He could only hit forehands, but almost every one…

— Todd Martin

My reality was that I would become a tennis player. I never had any doubt about it. It was my life.

— Patrick Mouratoglou

Facing Novak in the quarterfinals at a Grand Slam is the worst thing.

— Carlos Alcaraz

Being close to Serena and close to Roger is really a plus for me and an advantage I have to take care…

— Coco Gauff

I've always felt like I was going to win a British Open at St. Andrews. That place is suited for me.

— Brooks Koepka

I actually like to spend time in the gym. I'm really enjoying it. I guess it's good for my tennis, as well.

— Maria Sakkari

Whether I'd stopped playing professionally at 17 - or if I stop at 35 - tennis will always be a part of my life.

— Ashleigh Barty

I thought I was decent at table tennis, but when I saw Ross Barkley and Raheem Sterling, I thought, 'maybe not'.

— Rickie Lambert

Roger Ballen is pretty much a member of Die Antwoord, it would be safe to say.

— Watkin Tudor Jones

I'm not afraid of anyone, but sometimes I'm afraid of myself. The mental part is very important.

— Justine Henin

Golfers are forever working on mechanics. My tennis swing hasn't changed in 10 years.

— Pete Sampras

Serena's always been one of the best, and she will forever be one of the best tennis players in women's tennis.

— Madison Keys

Boxing, mixed martial arts and tennis are the hardest sports to train for.

— Andy Murray

I'd love to have a line of tennis clothes, something unique and different.

— Grigor Dimitrov

Every day two million Americans play tennis and one million of them lose.

— Vic Braden

My dad was a professional basketball player, and my mom was a hell of a tennis player.

— Luke Rockhold

Tennis is failing to renew its fanbase. And that's very worrying, because the future doesn't look bright.

— Patrick Mouratoglou