Each point I play is in the now moment. The last point means nothing, the next point means nothing.
BILLIE JEAN KINGTrust and respect is something you earn, not something that is given.
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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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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Natural talent only determines the limits of your athletic potential. It’s dedication and a willingness to discipline your life that makes you great.
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Pressure is a privilege – it only comes to those who earn it.
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I like putting money back into what made my life, and tennis has been great to me.
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I would have them do their skill drills as a team and their fun drills together as a team, then they have to have a match at the end of every week. They can’t just have what they call a lesson today every week.
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It’s very important to take tennis to the people. For young people, they get to see the best in the world.
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There is no life for girls in team sports past Little League. I got into tennis when I realized this, and because I thought golf would be too slow for me, and I was too scared to swim.
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Winning comes down to who can execute under pressure.
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People say, “Do you know how much a million dollars is?” I don’t have a clue. How many Big Macs will it buy me?
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Ladies, here’s a hint. If you’re up against a girl with big boobs, bring her to the net and make her hit backhand volleys. That’s the hardest shot for the well-endowed.
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Trust and respect is something you earn, not something that is given.
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That’s why my place in the all-time rankings means so very little to me, because I know I won’t be anybody’s number one, and it’s that same old thing: if you’re not number one, then what does it really matter?
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I would love to be a player today. I had the right personality for it.
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The main thing is to care. Care very hard, even if it is only a game you are playing.
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At 62 you want to keep moving; that’s important.
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