Helen Wills famous quotes

Last updated: Sep 5, 2024

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 it is.
-- Helen Wills

#Games #Tennis #Balls
Spectators often express disfavor of fair decisions.
-- Helen Wills

#Decision #Spectators
When I play, I become entirely absorbed in the game. It may be a form of concentration.
-- Helen Wills

#Games #Play #May
There is no game like the direct attack. Fancy strokes, while effective to watch, do not bring the results a fast driving game does.
-- Helen Wills

#Games #Doe #Watches
Unless a player goes in for intensive play and tournament competition, two racquets are sufficient.
-- Helen Wills

#Player #Play #Two
The 1927 Wimbledon finals were almost put off because of the rain, which threatened every moment.
-- Helen Wills

#Rain #Finals #Wimbledon
I can remember when, as a beginner, I was delighted with any ball as long as it would bounce.
-- Helen Wills

#Long #Beginners #Balls
If you see a tennis player who looks as if he is working hard, that means he isn't very good.
-- Helen Wills

#Women #Mean #Player
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 are very different.
-- Helen Wills

#New York #Player #August
Concerning the limits and limitations of the women's game - why should we believe there are any?
-- Helen Wills

#Leadership #Sports #Believe

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