Jan

24

>(1) i was often beaten but i now ask myself if each of the defeats which fortune did not spare me was not inflicted at the very moment that it was necessary. (2) if i have sometimes beaten a Tilden or Borotra, it is because i have willed with all my forces to win, mainly and necessarily a meticulous preparation.

(3) on the court a player should always be on his toes. one should never face the net. (4) It is not a rapid movement which allows of imparting a lot of speed to the ball but a long and supple movement carefully executed by taking all the necessary time.

(5) one must be patient and convinced that serious and conscientious work will always give the result which ca be reasonably hoped for. progress for me meant placing my feet better and more rapidly. that made me 15 points a game better.

(6) i never play a stroke standing still but always by drawing nearer to the ball and going beyond the point where I struck it. (7) never be immobile but take up a good position immediately for playing the next stoke. (8) "stay calm above all" - Lacoste on Tennis.

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