English-Australian tennis player and academic (d. 1995), Birth: 18-5-1909, Death: 2-2-1995
1.
Tactics, fitness, stroke ability, adaptability, experience, and sportsmanship are all necessary for winning.
Fred Perry
2.
I was always a believer in stamping on my opponent if I got him down, at Wimbledon or anywhere else. I never wanted to give him the chance to get up.
Fred Perry
3.
I didn't aspire to be a good sport; "champion" was good enough for me.
Fred Perry
4.
While most students were trying to draw one beautiful finished piece, I would be in the background drawing dozens of studies at different angles to use later.
Fred Perry
5.
To its great credit, Wimbledon has been a leader in bringing about change and improvement in the sport.