Helen Wills quotes:
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Spectators often express disfavor of fair decisions.
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The 1927 Wimbledon finals were almost put off because of the rain, which threatened every moment.
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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.
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There is no game like the direct attack. Fancy strokes, while effective to watch, do not bring the results a fast driving game does.
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I can remember when, as a beginner, I was delighted with any ball as long as it would bounce.
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Concerning the limits and limitations of the women's game - why should we believe there are any?
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If you see a tennis player who looks as if he is working hard, that means he isn't very good.
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Unless a player goes in for intensive play and tournament competition, two racquets are sufficient.
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When I play, I become entirely absorbed in the game. It may be a form of concentration.
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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 it is.