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What is the single most important quality in a tennis champion? I

What is the single most important quality in a tennis champion? I would have to say desire, staying in there and winning matches when you are not playing that well. – John McEnroe

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I am amazed, not only by the beauty of Rogers game, but also the consistency of his tournament wins. Even more amazing is the fact that he seems to love what he is doing and he handles the pressure so well. Roger is a great champion and ambassador for our sport. – John McEnroe

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The important thing is to learn a lesson every time you lose. Life is a learning process and you have to try to learn whats best for you. Let me tell you, life is not fun when youre banging your head against a brick wall all the time. – John McEnroe

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Tennis can be a grind and theres always the danger of going stale if you think about it too much. You can get embittered if you train too hard and have nothing else on your mind. You have to be able to relax between matches and between tournaments. – Maureen Connolly

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Victory is fleeting. Losing is forever. – Billy Jean King

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But why should I read what somebody else thinks of my life when I know the real story? – Jimmy Connors

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People say Im around because I have a lot of heart, but I know all the heart in the world couldnt have helped me if I wasnt physically fit. – Jimmy Connors

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