Helen Wills Moody
Helen Wills Moody
Helen Newington Wills, also known as Helen Wills Moody and Helen Wills Roark, was an American tennis player. She became famous around the world 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 titlesduring her career, including 19 singles titles...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth6 October 1905
CountryUnited States of America
tournament unless
Unless a player goes in for intensive play and tournament competition, two racquets are sufficient.
delighted
I can remember when, as a beginner, I was delighted with any ball as long as it would bounce.
five gets near player
Four times out of five the linesman gets a better view of the ball near him than the player himself.