1.
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
2.
Concerning the limits and limitations of the women's game - why should we believe there are any?
Helen Wills
3.
When I play, I become entirely absorbed in the game. It may be a form of concentration.
Helen Wills
4.
I can remember when, as a beginner, I was delighted with any ball as long as it would bounce.
Helen Wills
5.
The 1927 Wimbledon finals were almost put off because of the rain, which threatened every moment.
Helen Wills
6.
Spectators often express disfavor of fair decisions.
Helen Wills
7.
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
8.
If you see a tennis player who looks as if he is working hard, that means he isn't very good.
Helen Wills
9.
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
10.
Unless a player goes in for intensive play and tournament competition, two racquets are sufficient.
Helen Wills
