When I play, I become entirely absorbed in the game. It may be a form of concentration.
Helen Wills Moody Quotes
My feelings, as the last ball travelled over the net, and as I realized that the final match was mine, I cannot describe. I felt that here was a prize for all the games I had ever played.
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| Birth: | 6th October, 1905 |
| Death: | 1st January, 1998 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Tennis Player |
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Helen Newington Wills, also known as Helen Wills Moody and Helen Wills Roark was born in Centerville, California, USA. She was an American tennis player. She won 31 Grand Slam tournament titles during her career, including 19 singles titles. Her record of eight wins at Wimbledon was not surpassed until 1990 when Martina Navratilova won nine.
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