My feelings, as the last ball travelled over the net, and as I realized that the final match was mine, I cannot describe. I felt that here was a prize for all the games I had ever played. Helen Wills Moody balldescribefeeling Change image and share on social
I can remember when, as a beginner, I was delighted with any ball as long as it would bounce. Helen Wills Moody ballbeginnerbounce Change image and share on social
Spectators often express disfavor of fair decisions. Helen Wills Moody decisiondisfavorexpress Change image and share on social
The 1927 Wimbledon finals were almost put off because of the rain, which threatened every moment. Helen Wills Moody finalmomentput Change image and share on social
The seeded draw came into being. This means that the two best players of the tournament are placed in opposite halves in the draw, and cannot possibly meet until the finals, if they come through successfully against all the rest of the participants. Helen Wills Moody drawfinalhalve share on social
Balls should be good for at least six sets, and for more for the average player. But if the rallies are long, they do not last as long as this. There is a fuzz on the surface that wears off on the hard court. Helen Wills Moody averageballcourt share on social
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 Moody accustomaugustclimate Change image and share on social
Four times out of five the linesman gets a better view of the ball near him than the player himself. Helen Wills Moody balllinesmanplayer Change image and share on social
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 Moody balldelightfulfeel Change image and share on social
When I play, I become entirely absorbed in the game. It may be a form of concentration. Helen Wills Moody absorbconcentrationform Change image and share on social
