In 1971, big tournaments were very new to me. I just thought Wimbledon was one of the other tournaments. — Evonne Goolagong Cawley Copy Share Image
Some of us have the good fortune of some type of natural gift, whether it's playing tennis or painting or writing. — Roger Housden Copy Share Image
You know, Slams are tough. It's the most physical, in my opinion. You're playing three out of five. — John Isner Copy Share Image
The reason why I chose tennis was, in tennis you can make mistakes. You can lose points but you can still win… — Jannik Sinner Copy Share Image
Good music just makes me happy and keeps me from getting distracted. — Sloane Stephens Copy Share Image
Being a 6-foot-tall tennis player is not great for a girl's social life. — Pam Shriver Copy Share Image
Of course, I try to do my best every single week and every single tournament but I love playing on clay, so… — Kiki Bertens Copy Share Image
There is no life for girls in team sports past Little League. I got into tennis when I realized this, and because… — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
I grew up in an age where women's tennis did not have similar prizes to men, and they played in complete obscurity,… — David Stern Copy Share Image
It is a great feeling even thinking about being French Open winner and Wimbledon champion the same year, that few players have… — Carlos Alcaraz Copy Share Image
Everybody talks about talent. But talent is not only athleticism. It's not only tennis shots. It's everything. It's the attitude you have… — Gael Monfils Copy Share Image
It was different when I was young, aged 20, playing the French Open. I didn't have so much experience. I just played… — Ana Ivanovic Copy Share Image
I love women's tennis, and I want it to do well. But I don't want to pander. I don't have to be… — Pam Shriver Copy Share Image
I'd like to live a normal life. I'd like to be able to go out and play some tennis. I'd like to… — Anita Bryant Copy Share Image
You don't simply tell someone to get out there and win the tennis match. You say 'move your feet' or 'watch the… — Diana Nyad Copy Share Image
Jim Courier did a great job of showing the rest what is possible. He could only hit forehands, but almost every one… — Todd Martin Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Senior tennis is like the younger game in slow motion. It is much more of a backcourt game. The player who had… — Bobby Riggs Copy Share Image
The bad thing about the [tennis] calendar is how it is made and obligates you to play tournaments all year. If you… — Rafael Nadal Copy Share Image
I follow tennis, and I actually went to Wimbledon during the summer, and it was nice to get a day off during… — Ashley Young Copy Share Image
![“The bad thing about the [tennis] calendar is how it is made and obligates you to play tournaments all year. If you want to achieve the most you can (and) go as high up (in the rankings) as you can, you have to play from the start to the finish because there are important tournaments from the…” quote by Rafael Nadal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/de2/rafael-nadal-1804_achieve_the-bad-thing-about-the-tennis-calendar_786008.png)
