A collection of quotes and sayings by Fred Perry on fitness, tact, experience, winning, failure, tennis, table-tennis, champion, work, good and adaptability.
Fred Perry was an eminent British table-tennis and tennis player. He was an erstwhile World No.1 who bagged in 10 major titles that included six major double titles, eight ‘Grand Slams’ and two ‘Pro Slams’ single titles. He also holds the title of winning three successive ‘Wimbledon Championships’. During those three years he was also the ‘World Amateur’ No. 1 tennis player. At the age of 26, he won all the four singles titles at the ‘French Open’ and became the first player to win a ‘Career Grand Slam’. In 1929, he became the world champion of Table Tennis as well. Here is a corpus of quotations and sayings by Fred Perry that he shared both on the court and off it. Read through the quotable quotes and thoughts by Fred Perry on sportsmanship, fred-perry-brand, sports, inspirational, opponents, Wimbledon, athlete, leader, life, game etc.
Strangely enough, Kathy Jordan is getting to the net first, which she always does.
Fred Perry
While most students were trying to draw one beautiful finished piece, I would be in the background drawing dozens of studies at different angles to use later.
Fred Perry
I was always a believer in stamping on my opponent if I got him down, at Wimbledon or anywhere else. I never wanted to give him the chance to get up.
Fred Perry
To its great credit, Wimbledon has been a leader in bringing about change and improvement in the sport.
Fred Perry
McEnroe has got to sit down and work out where he stands.
Fred Perry
I didn't aspire to be a good sport; 'champion' was good enough for me.
