It's never over until we're shaking hands at the net. Then you've either won or you've lost, and - either way - you look them in the eye and say, 'Well played, mate.'
Interpretation
Competition continues until the final moment, emphasizing respect for opponents regardless of the outcome.
This quote by Ashleigh Barty encapsulates the spirit of sportsmanship, highlighting that a competition is not truly over until both competitors acknowledge each other at the end. It emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and acknowledgment of effort, regardless of the competitive outcome, cultivating a sense of integrity and camaraderie in the face of victory or defeat.
In practice
In a motivational speech to young athletes about the importance of sportsmanship.
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When we reach the point where the women athletes are getting their pick of dates just as easily as the men athletes, then we've really and truly arrived. Parity at last!
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The best football is always about expression of emotion. Always.
I love to promote our sport. I love grass-roots tennis. I love coaching. I love all parts of the sport. I love the business side.
When you coach Russ Smith, you have a nervous breakdown on every possession. He's not from a different country. He's from a different planet.
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