Helen Wills Quotes

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• I love the feel of hitting the ball hard, the pleasure of a rally. It is these things that make tennis the delightful game that…
• The 1927 Wimbledon finals were almost put off because of the rain, which threatened every moment.
• When I play, I become entirely absorbed in the game. It may be a form of concentration.
• There is no game like the direct attack. Fancy strokes, while effective to watch, do not bring the results a fast driving game does.
• Unless a player goes in for intensive play and tournament competition, two racquets are sufficient.
• Concerning the limits and limitations of the women's game - why should we believe there are any?
• I can remember when, as a beginner, I was delighted with any ball as long as it would bounce.
• If you see a tennis player who looks as if he is working hard, that means he isn't very good.
• No player can become accustomed to New York's climate in August in a few days. The playing conditions, the courts in New York and France…

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