Wimbledon and insights from tennis greats

This Sunday marks the final round of “The Championships,” known by most as Wimbledon, in London, England. Regarded as the most prestigious of all tennis competitions, Wimbledon, founded in 1877, is also the oldest tennis championship in the world. Few are ranked high enough to even gain admittance to compete in the tournament and only the very best of the sport are awarded the coveted silver gilt cup. Many unforgettable tennis champions have competed at Wimbledon and their insights on not only sport and competition but also life in general are worth remembering.

“Be bold. If you’re going to make an error, make a doozy, and don’t be afraid to hit the ball.” – Billie Jean King

“There is no way around the hard work. Embrace it.” – Roger Federer

“When you lose you get up, you make it better, you try again.” – Serena Williams

“You can’t measure success if you have never failed.” – Steffi Graf

“What makes something special is not just what you have to gain, but what you feel there is to lose.” – Andre Agassi