“Behind every tennis player there is another tennis player” John McPhee

The serve was invented so that the net could play. - Bill Cosby

When I was 40 my doctor advised me that a man in his forties shouldn't play tennis. I heeded his advice carefully and could hardly wait until I reached 50 to start again. - Hugo L Black

I think Pete Sampras has really reached his peak. About the only thing he doesn't do is cook. Michael Chang (1994)

If Borg's parents hadn't liked the name, he might never have been Bjorn. Marty Indik

Good shot, bad luck and hell are the five basic words to be used in tennis. - Virginia Graham

#4 of the world's greatest rarities: A British tennis player with a can of silver polish. Journolicts Mail on Sunday

John McEnroe's so good. Against him, all you can do is shake hands and take a shower. - Tomas Smid (1984)

The best doubles pair in the world is John McEnroe and anyone else. - Peter Fleming (1990)

If you can't play tennis you can exercise by running after the ball. - Dane Pettigrew