But, then, Sampras won Wimbledon six times and that automatically puts him among the greatest

But, then, Sampras won Wimbledon six times and that automatically puts him among the greatest.

From 143rd Street in Harlem to the center court at Wimbledon is about as far as one can travel.

There's a certain beauty and majesty to Wimbledon. The elegance, the way the grass looks on TV.

The 1927 Wimbledon finals were almost put off because of the rain, which threatened every moment.

The 1927 Wimbledon finals were almost put off because of the rain, which threatened every moment.

I think this is the biggest win in my career. To beat Venus in Wimbledon is just something amazing.

The proudest thing I have ever done was to win the singles, doubles, and mixed doubles at Wimbledon.

If I could have played my whole career on one court it would have been the Centre Court at Wimbledon.

I've always tried to be the same person I was before I won Wimbledon, but it has been very difficult.

Neil Sullivan has stopped absolutely everything have thrown at him...Wimbledon 1, Manchester United 1.

To its great credit, Wimbledon has been a leader in bringing about change and improvement in the sport.

In 1971, big tournaments were very new to me. I just thought Wimbledon was one of the other tournaments.

Winning Wimbledon was a great feeling and it is still a great feeling. It has given me so much confidence.

For me, Wimbledon is such a special tournament. I feel at home when I play there, and the grass is perfect.

Well, I don't like to make outlandish statements. Not all the time. But Wimbledon would have beaten them 10-0.

I had always dreamed of winning Wimbledon and when it happened it was very stressful. It was more of a relief!

When you step out on the grounds of Wimbledon, you feel that respect, you feel that heritage, feel the history.

It was a match I lost, rather than she won [on Serena Williams winning with an apparent cramp injury at Wimbledon

Once you step on the court, you see the crowd, you see the final, you see I'm here playing another Wimbledon final.

I don't need to come back to Wimbledon every year because I can't live without it. I'd be totally cool without tennis.

It's hard to be in a bad mood when you're walking around looking like you're about to play the semifinals at Wimbledon.

Every time Wimbledon is on, I am thinking, 'Yes, I could do the same and get out the racket.' Sadly, not the same results.

I would love to do well one last time in Melbourne and my dream would be to win Wimbledon and play in the London Olympics.

New Yorkers love it when you spill your guts out there. Spill your guts at Wimbledon and they make you stop and clean it up.

Wimbledon is a special place for me in so many ways and I feel privileged to have been such a big part of it over the years.

I want to have lots of bodyguards around me and be surrounded by beautiful women while watching my brother play at Wimbledon.

I am not blonde, yes. Have I dreamt about having a model contract? No. But have I dreamed about winning Wimbledon? Absolutely.

I caught the U.S. Open a couple of times, but, man, I would love to catch Wimbledon and watch Nadal - he is the king of all kings.

A traditional fixture at Wimbledon is the way the BBC TV commentary box fills up with British players eliminated in the early rounds.

Wimbledon, for me, is the most important tournament of the year, so you know there's always going to be people expecting me to do well.

At Wimbledon if it is slightly wet you don't even play the match. At the French Open you need to just get on with it and somehow adjust.

The on-site catering facilities at Wimbledon are absolutely fantastic. Whatever your dietary requirements are, you can find what you need.

Wimbledon is the most prestigious tournament we have, and being able to win it with all the tradition, that's always been a dream of mine.

I remember when I was younger taking more pride in Wimbledon than the French. That and the U.S. Open - they were the ones I wanted to win.

I loved Wimbledon and what it meant, but the surface felt uncomfortable. I just didn't like it, I was a hard-court guy, a Californian kid.

Everybody always talks about the pressure of playing at Wimbledon, how tough it is, but the people watching make it so much easier to play.

Winning Wimbledon in 2011 was a bit of a surprise for everyone, including me. It was like I was in a dream, and I didn't realise what it meant.

I am glad that Wimbledon is my last slam. I love the atmosphere and courts of SW19, and it is an addiction, which I will find tough to give up.

I often surprise myself. You can't plan some shots that go in, not unless you're on marijuana, and the only grass I'm partial to is Wimbledon's.

I got to play in a crowd, play in Wimbledon finals, be the guy on a Davis Cup team for a while. Those are opportunities not a lot of people get.

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.

I will have won Wimbledon this year in 2013, and I will stop with that. It was magnificent. You will certainly see me at tournaments again, but not playing.

I think I can win a slam. That's my main goal, and if I could choose one, then yes, it would have to be Wimbledon. But, honestly, I would take any one of them.

Everyone dreams of playing Wimbledon and winning it. I am glad this dream came true for me so fast in my career. It feels great after so many years of struggle.

I did eight months of training for 'Wimbledon,' and then, by the time I finished the movie another four months later, I was like, 'That's me. I'm done with tennis.'

I think the best match I played was against Roger Federer in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon in 2011, especially because I won this match after being two sets down.

Camaraderie builds. We travelled together to Rome, Paris, Wimbledon, the U.S., lots of places. In a way, I miss it right now. My opponents were also my best friends.

My parents' divorce made an important change in my life. It affected me. After that, when I can't play Wimbledon, it was tough. For one month I was outside the world.

I went from not being known anywhere in the world to winning junior Wimbledon and six months later playing the Australian Open. I was a victim of my own success, really.

Share This Page