Helen Wills Moody Quotes

Helen Wills Moody — American Athlete born on October 06, 1905, died on January 01, 1999

Helen Newington Wills, also known as Helen Wills Moody and Helen Wills Roark, was an American tennis player. She became famous around the world for holding the top position in women's tennis for a total of nine years: 1927–33, 1935 and 1938. She won 31 Grand Slam tournament titles during her career, including 19 singles titles... (wikipedia)

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

Helen Wills Moody Quotes

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