Tennis taught me so many ...

Tennis taught me so many lessons in life. One of the things it taught me is that every ball that comes to me, I have to make a decision. I have to accept responsibility for the consequences every time I hit a ball.
Tennis taught me so many lessons in life. One of the things it taught me is that every ball that comes to me, I have to make a decision. I have to accept responsibility for the consequences every time I hit a ball.
 Billie Jean King

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Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquillity.
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 Billie Jean King
Champions keep playing until they get it right.
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A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.
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Reputation is what others think about you. What's far more important is character, because that is what you think about yourself.
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I feel that tennis is an art form that is capable of moving the players and the audience - at least a knowledgeable audience-in almost sensual ways. When I'm performing at my absolute best, I think that some of the euphoria I feel must be transmitted to the audience.
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