Helen Wills Moody Quotes


There is no game like the direct attack. Fancy strokes, while effective to watch, do not bring the results a fast driving game does.


Citations

Wills, Helen. Tennis. Charles Scribner's Sons, 1928.

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Helen Wills Moody
Helen Wills Moody
  • Born: October 6, 1905
  • Died: January 1, 1998
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Athlete

Helen Newington Wills, also known by her married names Helen Wills Moody and Helen Wills Roark, was an American tennis player. She became famous for holding the top position in women's tennis for a total of nine years: 1927–33, 1935 and 1938. She won 31 Grand Slam tournament titles (singles, doubles, and mixed doubles) during her career, including 19 singles titles.