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“Tennis can be a grind and there's always the danger of going stale if you think about it too much. You can get embittered if you train too hard and have nothing else on your mind. You have to be able to relax between matches and between tournaments.”

Quote by Maureen Connolly

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Maureen Connolly
Maureen Connolly

Maureen Connolly was an American tennis player regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of the 20th century. She achieved remarkable success in the early 1950s, winning the U.S. Open singles titles in 1952, 1953, and 1954, as well as the Wimbledon singles title in 1952. Known for her powerful serve and exceptional forehand technique, Connolly's tennis style was unique and influential. more

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