Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Bill Tilden

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American athlete Bill Tilden.

Last updated on September 30, 2024.

William Tatem Tilden II, nicknamed "Big Bill", was an American tennis player. Tilden was the world No. 1 amateur for six consecutive years, from 1920 to 1925, and was ranked as the world No. 1 professional by Ray Bowers in 1931 and 1932 and Ellsworth Vines in 1933. He won 14 Major singles titles, including 10 Grand Slam events, one World Hard Court Championships and three professional majors. He was the first American to win Wimbledon, taking the title in 1920. He also won a joint-record seven U.S. Championships titles.

American - Athlete | February 10, 1893 - June 5, 1953

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In these days of modern tennis a player is as strong as his weakest stroke.

Bill Tilden

Never change a winning game; always change a losing one.

Bill Tilden

Tennis is more than just a sport. It's an art, like the ballet. Or like a performance in the theater. When I step on the court I feel like Anna Pavlova. Or like Adelina Patti. Or even like Sarah Bernhardt. I see the footlights in front of me. I hear the whisperings of the audience. I feel an icy shudder. Win or die! Now or never! It's the crisis of my life.

Bill Tilden

Tennis is more than just a sport. It's an art, like the ballet. Or like a performance in the theater.

Bill Tilden

To play mixed doubles: hit the girl whenever possible.

Bill Tilden