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Quotes About Tennis

The only thing 'championship' about Wimbledon is its prestige.
~ John McEnroe
I feel a bit awkward playing in a red shirt out at Wimbledon. But I don't dislike it.
~ Roger Federer
To its great credit, Wimbledon has been a leader in bringing about change and improvement in the sport.
~ Fred Perry
I don't need to come back to Wimbledon every year because I can't live without it. I'd be totally cool without tennis.
~ Roger Federer
I want to have lots of bodyguards around me and be surrounded by beautiful women while watching my brother play at Wimbledon.
~ Alex Pettyfer
Everybody always talks about the pressure of playing at Wimbledon, how tough it is, but the people watching make it so much easier to play.
~ Andy Murray
People outside of tennis, all the famous actors and everyone, knows Wimbledon.
~ Frances Tiafoe
I won Wimbledon when I was 19 and again after I had a child.
~ Evonne Goolagong Cawley
I caught the U.S. Open a couple of times, but, man, I would love to catch Wimbledon and watch Nadal - he is the king of all kings.
~ Pusha T
Wimbledon is a very special tournament, and for me, it's one of the best events.
~ Grigor Dimitrov
Camaraderie builds. We travelled together to Rome, Paris, Wimbledon, the U.S., lots of places. In a way, I miss it right now. My opponents were also my best friends.
~ Rod Laver
If I had to choose between a third Wimbledon title and the number one ranking, I would choose Wimbledon. The ranking just shows how you're doing in the year, so I think the Slams are first, and it shows in the number anyway.
~ Petra Kvitova
I love London and Wimbledon but the problem is that I'm not very good on grass, that was the hardest in the juniors for me, but the 02 should be fine as it's on hard court.
~ Gael Monfils
Being able to go into Wimbledon and be part of an amazing atmosphere is special.
~ Kate Middleton
The proudest thing I have ever done was to win the singles, doubles, and mixed doubles at Wimbledon.
~ Bobby Riggs
Every time I hit the ball I would pretend I was on that magical court at Wimbledon. And then every time I went to sleep at night I would dream about playing at Wimbledon one day.
~ Evonne Goolagong Cawley
It's always tough when you miss a Grand Slam, especially Wimbledon.
~ David Goffin
There's a certain beauty and majesty to Wimbledon. The elegance, the way the grass looks on TV.
~ John McEnroe
It would be incredibly special playing at Wimbledon.
~ Alex de Minaur
I didn't serve and volley until I got to Wimbledon in '77.
~ John McEnroe
I was at the Wimbledon some time back and I saw Roger Federer play.
~ Sourav Ganguly
I loved Wimbledon and what it meant, but the surface felt uncomfortable. I just didn't like it, I was a hard-court guy, a Californian kid.
~ Pete Sampras
If I hadn't become a chef I would have loved to be a top tennis player, although I was never good enough so it wasn't really an option. But that has never dimmed my love of the game, which started in childhood when I was lucky enough to be a ball boy at Wimbledon.
~ Ainsley Harriott
Wimbledon is the most prestigious tournament we have, and being able to win it with all the tradition, that's always been a dream of mine.
~ Daniel Nestor