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Helen Wills Quotes

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.

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
HELEN WILLS “TENNIS”

Concerning the limits and limitations of the women's game - why should we believe there are any?

Helen Wills
Leadership, Sports, Believe

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

When I play, I become entirely absorbed in the game. It may be a form of concentration.

Helen Wills
Games, Play, May

Spectators often express disfavor of fair decisions.

Helen Wills
Decision, Spectators, Fairs
HELEN WILLS “TENNIS”

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

Helen Wills
Long, Beginners, Balls
HELEN WILLS “TENNIS”

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, Two, Competition
HELEN WILLS “TENNIS”

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

Helen Wills
Rain, Finals, Wimbledon

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

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