Helen Wills Moody quotes:

The 1927 Wimbledon finals were almost put off because of the rain, which threatened every moment.

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.

Spectators often express disfavor of fair decisions.

Unless a player goes in for intensive play and tournament competition, two racquets are sufficient.

Balls should be good for at least six sets, and for more for the average player. But if the rallies are long, they do not last as long as this. There is a fuzz on the surface that wears off on the hard court.

The angle from which the line and ball are seen makes a tremendous difference in the call, and the player who is inclined to fret inwardly about decisions should realize this.

The seeded draw came into being. This means that the two best players of the tournament are placed in opposite halves in the draw, and cannot possibly meet until the finals, if they come through successfully against all the rest of the participants.

Four times out of five the linesman gets a better view of the ball near him than the player himself.

I can remember when, as a beginner, I was delighted with any ball as long as it would bounce.