Tennis Quotes

The tennis challenger starts strong but soon loses confidence in his playing. The champion racks up the games. But in the final set, when the challenger has nothing left to lose, he becomes relaxed again, insouciant, daring. Suddenly he's playing like the devil and the champion must work hard to get those last points.

Yann Martel
- Up
- Work
- Strong
I used to play a lot of tennis-ball cricket.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni
- Play
- Used
- Cricket

I think all tennis players have to struggle through the early stages of their career. We start off playing tournaments and really just get by. I always had a dream to play in the big tournaments and never have doubted if it was worth it. Having to battle a little early on in my career makes it all the more worthwhile now.

Samantha Stosur
- Career
- Dream
- Struggle
I'm just glad Open tennis is here. It's great for the game. That's more important.

Pancho Gonzales
- Great
- Important
- Game
I call tennis the McDonald's of sport - you go in, they make a quick buck out of you, and you're out.

Pat Cash
- You
- Tennis
- McDonald
When we introduced 10-and-under tennis - when we shortened the courts and had smaller rackets and low-compression balls for trying to introduce the sport to youth - a lot of people said we weren't going to succeed.

Katrina Adams
- People
- Trying
- Tennis
I never thought tennis was going to give me so much satisfaction.

Gabriela Sabatini
- Me
- Thought
- Satisfaction
My first job was in sixth grade, sweeping the clay tennis courts at the yacht club near my house, which I was not a member of. Always had to pay my own rent. But I don't really have any concept of how money works. I don't know how much things cost. Like a BMW. Or a quart of milk. It's embarrassing.

Chloe Sevigny
- Money
- Job
- House