Quotations about Tennis
Using Quotations in a Speech or Text about Tennis
As well as keeping your audience engaged, adding quotations to a speech or a text can significantly enhance its impact and effectiveness. Quotations are useful for explaining complex ideas concisely, much in the same way that analogies are used. Additionally, quotations from experts or celebrities can add credibility to your message.Here are some funny and poignant quotations about tennis. If your speech is serious, do not automatically avoid funny quotations as they can often be the most impactful, forcing your audience into the thinking about the hidden analogous message in your selected quotation.
- "Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious." (British actor Peter Ustinov)
- "When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth." (Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw)
"I don't want to be remembered for my tennis accomplishments." Arthur Ashe (American professional tennis player, 1943-1993)
"The depressing thing about tennis is that no matter how good I get, I'll never be as good as a wall." Mitch Hedberg (American comedian, 1968-2005)
"Good shot, bad luck, and hell are the five basic words to be used in a game of tennis, though these, of course, can be slightly amplified." Virginia Graham (American TV presenter, 1912-1998)
Whoever said, "It's not whether you win or lose that counts," probably *lost.*won.*whispered it.* Martina Navratilova (Czech-born American tennis player, 1956-)
"The serve was invented so the net could play." Bill Cosby (American comedian and actor, 1937-)
"Tennis: a racquet sport in which two players compete to see who has the shortest temper, the worst memory, the poorest eyesight, and the slowest watch." Anon
"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." Billie Jean King (tennis player and campaigner, 1943-)
"Actually, I tossed it nicely, landed nicely, like an airplane. No warning, beautiful. That's the art of throwing racquets." Goran Ivanisevic (professional tennis player, 1971-)
The trouble with me is that every match I play against five opponents: umpire, crowd, ball boys, court, and *myself.*my parents.*God.* Goran Ivanisevic (professional tennis player, 1971-)
McEnroe has got to sit down and work out where he *stands.*lives.*wants to go.* Fred Perry (British tennis player, 1909-1995)
"If she gets the jitters now, then she isn't the great champion that she is." Max Robertson (sports commentator, 1915-2009)
"When I was 40, my doctor advised me that a man in his 40s shouldn't play tennis. I heeded his advice carefully and could hardly wait until I reached 50 to start again." Hugo Black (American politician, 1886-1971)
"The tennis ball doesn't know how old I am. The ball doesn't know if I'm a man or a woman or if I come from a communist country or not. Sport has always broken down these barriers." Martina Navratilova (Czech-born American tennis player, 1956-)
Thinking Template for a Speech or Text on Tennis
Below are 3 funny themes and 3 serious themes related to tennis. These have been included to help you identify areas to explore.Funny Themes:
- Tennis Tumbles: Hilarious Court Capers and Blunders
- Share amusing anecdotes or stories about funny moments or mishaps in tennis matches, from unexpected falls to comical player reactions.
- Tennis Trick Shots: The Funniest Attempts and Outlandish Techniques
- Explore humorous videos or stories of players attempting unusual or exaggerated trick shots, highlighting the entertaining side of tennis skills.
- Wimbledon Wackiness: The Most Entertainingly Quirky Traditions
- Discuss comical or eccentric traditions associated with prestigious tennis tournaments like Wimbledon, from quirky dress codes to amusing spectator behaviors.
Serious Themes:
- Tennis Legends: Icons, Achievements, and Legacy
- Explore the careers and achievements of tennis legends, discussing their impact on the sport, records set, and their lasting legacy.
- Tennis Strategy and Technique: Skills, Training, and Mental Toughness
- Discuss the strategic elements of tennis, including player techniques, physical conditioning, and the mental toughness required to compete at a high level.
- Tennis and Sportsmanship: Fair Play, Integrity, and Role Models
- Address the importance of sportsmanship in tennis, discussing fair play, integrity on and off the court, and the role of athletes as positive role models.
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