When I was playing, we didn’t have to compete against everybody in the world. Now it’s a truly global sport, so the competition’s much greater, just like it is for our children in every other area, whether it be in science or technology or whatever you talk about.
BILLIE JEAN KINGYou just know where to put the ball. You just feel it. It has been computed into your brain so many times it is there.
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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At 62 you want to keep moving; that’s important.
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I like to see what future generations are thinking about.
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Sports are a microcosm of society.
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You’ve got to win in sports – that’s talent – but you’ve also got to learn how to remind everybody how you did win, and how often. That comes with experience.
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Sports are a microcosm of society. It just shows how much more competition there is in the world.
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I think if you’re put on a team as a child, like you are in soccer and other sports, I think the children are going to stay in the sport and have more fun if they’re on a team. They want to play with their friends and have fun.
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Pressure is a privilege – it only comes to those who earn it.
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In business, everything starts with integrity. Otherwise it falls apart, though it does take time to find out who has integrity.
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I think one of the concerns, anytime you’re in the human business, like sports, it’s a very high – risk endeavor.
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A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.
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It’s important to try to get people to think about women’s wellness.
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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.
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Bobby Riggs was one of my heroes. I admired him. That’s one of the reasons I beat him – because I respected him.
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It’s about learning your craft. That’s a wonderful thing–especially with today’s consumerism and instant gratification.
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Champions keep playing until they get it right.
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