You know, I was a regular on the Friday afternoon drill squad. Um, which... The year after I left school, I went back and thanked the sergeant major because I was so fit.
There was kind of a code that you had as an Australian that you never left the court losing unless you had blood all over you. That's the sort of tou… - John Newcombe
There was kind of a code that you had as an Australian that you never left the court losing unless you had blood all over you. That's the sort of tou…
- John Newcombe
I chose to stay with tennis and they didn't understand that at the school. - John Newcombe
I chose to stay with tennis and they didn't understand that at the school.
So there was a fire inside me. And that fire inside you, it can be turned into a negative form or a positive form. And I gradually realised that I ha… - John Newcombe
So there was a fire inside me. And that fire inside you, it can be turned into a negative form or a positive form. And I gradually realised that I ha…
They wrote it that my moustache was insured for 13 million. - John Newcombe
They wrote it that my moustache was insured for 13 million.
I wouldn't, a little bit frightened but throughout my life I'd learnt that when you're in the serious situations, you've got to try to stay calm. Bec… - John Newcombe
I wouldn't, a little bit frightened but throughout my life I'd learnt that when you're in the serious situations, you've got to try to stay calm. Bec…
People think this is all about the top players hitting tenins balls and they talk about technique and strategy and how important that is. But they do… - John Newcombe
People think this is all about the top players hitting tenins balls and they talk about technique and strategy and how important that is. But they do…
At Wimbledon, the ladies are simply the candles on the cake. - John Newcombe
At Wimbledon, the ladies are simply the candles on the cake.
The strongest and most dangerous enemy you will ever face is a negative attitude. Learn to recognize when it is trying to invade your body and mind, … - John Newcombe
The strongest and most dangerous enemy you will ever face is a negative attitude. Learn to recognize when it is trying to invade your body and mind, …
Your game is only as good as your second serve - John Newcombe
Your game is only as good as your second serve
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