Stefan Edberg Quotes

A good thing is I've been playing tennis I think every day for the last two months. I really haven't had a day off. I've been doing things that I did used to do.

I felt that I did have the crowd behind me. That obviously helps a lot.

For me, and most of the other players, too, if you had to pick one of the four Grand Slams, you would pick Wimbledon. It's got tradition, it's got atmosphere, and it's got mystique.

I had one good racket, a Wilson Javelin. It was my favorite racket, and I made the mistake of putting it next to the heater. It just got so hot that it melted.

I've been on the tour for many, many years. It's time for me to go now, before it's too late.

I'll play as long as I'm still willing to work this much, to do all these sacrifices

It was a tough year for me, '89, losing two Slam finals and losing another five finals. It wasn't until I won the Masters, or what's now called the ATP Finals, that things changed again. Suddenly I won seven tournaments in 1990 and became No. 1.

I played Chang here under the lights here. I think that was '91. Another good match. I've played a lot more good matches under the lights than I played bad. You tend to remember some of the bad ones unfortunately.

Since a month, two months ago, you know, I've started hitting the ball well. I'm playing some really good tennis. That really helps. I sort of have to motivate myself to get pumped up. It really helps my game a lot.

I've been here playing against Connors and it can be very, very loud. It makes it exciting at the same time.

I've been in a lot of trouble and come out of it. I think it shows a lot of good character.

The crowds can be very loud, especially when you're playing in the evening.

I felt better being in the background. That's the way I like it.

I'd won the Australian Open twice, but winning Wimbledon takes something special.

I'm always being realistic.