Whether you are a tennis beginner or an experienced player, you will enjoy these inspirational and motivational tennis quotes. Playing tennis can be frustrating at times, but these quotes will remind you of why you love the game. From challenging yourself to staying positive on the court, these quotes have something for everyone.
The best tennis quotes
1. Because I was a tennis player, Billie Jean King was a hero of mine. — Sally Ride
2. I think business is the same as tennis. You have to have the love, that helps, or else it’s just too much pressure to be able to keep up with. — Venus Williams
3. I’m ambidextrous when I eat. But playing tennis right–handed–I can’t do it. I’m clueless. — Rafael Nadal
4. I’m only seeing tennis balls these days. And maybe the occasional fashion sketch. — Venus Williams
5. I thInk he Is probably playIng the tennIs of hIs lIfe all In all. — Novak Djokovic
6. I train Monday through Saturday. I usually have fitness training for 90 minutes, then I’m on the tennis court for 3 to 4 hours. — Sloane Stephens
7. I come from a family that has always emphasized and enjoyed sports–golf, tennis, football, baseball and the rest. — Robert Kennedy
8. All sports are continuously developing, but what they all have in common is that the speed is increasing. That’s also true of tennis; the ball is getting faster and faster. — Rafael Nadal
9. Once you succeed in tennis, financially you become quite well off. — Stefan Edberg
10. If somebody says I am better than Roger, I think this person doesn’t know anything about tennis. — Rafael Nadal
11. I let my racket do the talking. That’s what I am all about, really. I just go out and win tennis matches. — Pete Sampras
12. I’ve always led a pretty simple life, with few extravagances. The money in tennis never drove me. — Pete Sampras
13. I always find the time to exercise–kitesurfing, tennis or cycling–and to spend time with my loved ones. — Richard Branson
14. I took high school very casually. There was Teen Town, chess, tennis, boxing, running. Lots of things going on. — Robert Mundell
15. Everything is tennis for me, it’s my career and it’s entertainment, but it’s also a business. — Venus Williams
16. I’m a big fan of the ‘Rocky’ series. Given the chance, I’d love to meet Sylvester Stallone. But apart from boxing, I’m an ardent fan of tennis and football. — Vijender Singh
17. I know I’m good at tennis. Other than that, everything else is a wild card. I’m a wild card. — Venus Williams
18. Tennis is like marrying for money. Love has nothing to do with it. — Phyllis Diller
19. Credit to him for playing some solid, consistent tennis, always making me play an extra shot, luckily for me, i managed to bounce back, dig myself out of this hole i was in. — Novak Djokovic
20. I am the greatest tennis player. The other players are like coins in my pocket that I give to a homeless man. — Novak Djokovic
21. We play a lot of tennis, and we work out at the gym three or four times a week. As you get older, you feel those aches and pains, so Advil’s become a friend in the house. — Regis Philbin
22. To stay interested in tennis, I have to mix it up with other things. — Venus Williams
23. The poet Melvin B. Tolson once said ‘A civilization is judged only in its decline.’ That made sense to me. I would imagine the same is true for poets and tennis players. — Nikki Giovanni
24. All of us tennis players travel around the world for 10–11 months of the year, there’s no place like playing at home so this is a very special night for me. — Roger Federer
25. I train Monday through Saturday. I usually have fitness training for 90 minutes, then I’m on the tennis court for 3 to 4 hours. — Sloane Stephens
26. No doubt that i’m playing the best tennis of my life in the last 15 months. — Novak Djokovic
27. I guess I get my strength from my legs, which are also important in tennis. — Pete Sampras
28. Tennis is a mental game. Everyone is fit, everyone hits great forehands and backhands. — Novak Djokovic
29. Tennis is a huge part of my life, but I don’t base my self–value or my self–worth or the quality of my life on my results on the court. — Venus Williams
30. I think Serena Williams is the best tennis player of this generation, if not the best ever. It is amazing for her to be playing as well as she is at the age of 31. — Samantha Stosur
31. Golfers are forever working on mechanics. My tennis swing hasn’t changed in 10 years. — Pete Sampras
32. This woman was so cross–eyed. She can go to a tennis match and never move her head. — Phyllis Diller
33. I have always valued the care for my body, and my mind and had holistic approach to life. I always thought this is utmost importance for my tennis. — Novak Djokovic
34. To stay interested in tennis, I have to mix it up with other things. — Venus Williams
35. Once the US Open is over in the States, mainstream America doesn’t really follow tennis, unless you are a true tennis fan. — Pete Sampras
36. He’s playing the best tennis of his life, He’s played a lot of matches, especially on clay, which is his favorite surface… i’m sure He’s going to give it all in the semis. — Novak Djokovic
37. I have a passion for playing tennis and enjoy the workload and struggles of performing in this amazing global sport. — Sania Mirza
38. If you can keep playing tennis when somebody is shooting a gun down the street, that’s concentration. — Serena Williams
39. I guess tennis is my main art, but fashion is definitely very close. — Venus Williams
40. In tennis, you can make a couple of mistakes and still win. Not in golf. — Pete Sampras
41. Tennis obviously isn’t as popular as baseball in the States. — Pete Sampras
42. Tennis is a huge part of my life, but I don’t base my self–value or my self–worth or the quality of my life on my results on the court. — Venus Williams
43. I love various sports, including basketball, tennis and billiards. — Yani Tseng
44. I’m serving very well, playing positive tennis, going for my shots and it seems to work, i’d love it to work just one more time this year. — Roger Federer
45. Where is women’s sports prominently displayed with the men? Tennis is the only thing I can think of. — Ronda Rousey
46. I never close my mind to anything and eventually want to branch out. But for now, tennis is still number one for me. — Serena Williams
47. When the Williams sisters play tennis, it gets pretty hot. When they start grunting, I’m in. — Robin Williams
48. Sex doesn’t interfere with your tennis — it’s staying out all night trying to find it that affects your tennis.
49. Black people playing tennis, next white people will be tap dancing! — Will Smith
50. It’s nice to have other hobbies, other than golf. I’ve played football, I play tennis. I enjoy doing things other than golf, and poker is one of them. — Sergio Garcia
Conclusion
Tennis is an incredibly rewarding sport, both mentally and physically. It can be a great way to make new friends, stay active, and challenge yourself. These quotes show just how much this sport can mean to its players. Whether you’re an aspiring pro or an occasional player, we hope these quotes will motivate and inspire you to keep on playing.