Edberg Quotes & Sayings

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

In still moments by the sea life seems large-drawn and simple. It is there we can see into ourselves. — Rolf Edberg

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

Once you succeed in tennis, financially you become quite well off. — Stefan Edberg

Then again, I have Cyclopes and two-tailed mermen as siblings. I wasn't about to comment on the Kane kids' lack of resemblance. — Rick Riordan

I'm telling you, it's so exciting playing out there because I'm playing well, you have the crowd behind you, and it's such a good feeling. I'm really having a good time out there. — Stefan Edberg

The strangest part of the dream,' said Pelletier, 'was the water was alive. — Roberto Bolano

In 1966 Rolf Edberg wrote "This is mankind's home", "in the narrow borderland between the deathly heat beneath our feet and the coldness of space above us". He describes the fragility of our existence in poetic terms: "the atmospheric layer is so thin that it cannot be represented on any globe with even the finest brushstroke. At its thickest, it is only a few fractions of a millionth of the Earth's radius. This thin layer is what makes the difference between our planet and the sterile landscape of the moon." After reading that, one does feel the need to take better care of this fragile layer. — Margot Wallstrom

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. — Stefan Edberg

I think in 1991, when Jimmy got to the semifinals, it was just incredible all of the people coming out. — Stefan Edberg

I'm always being realistic. — Stefan Edberg

As years go by, chances of winning here are getting slimmer. That's just a matter of fact. It does get tougher, but it's possible, there's a tiny little chance. — Stefan Edberg

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

Pinochet took power in a 1973 military coup that the United States supported. — Elliott Abrams

In terms of - my relationship with so many, many young people. I would - I would guess that there are many young people who would come forward. Many more young people who would come forward and say that my methods and - and what I had done for them made a very positive impact on their life. And I didn't go around seeking out every young person for sexual needs that I've helped. There are many that I didn't have - I hardly had any contact with who I have helped in many, many ways. — Jerry Sandusky

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. — Stefan Edberg

Guys like John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg and Stefan Edberg were also very good grass court players. — Richard Krajicek

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

If you see the world and yourself through a lens smudged by negativity then you'll find much misery. If you look outwards and inwards through lens brightened by positivity you'll find much to be happy and appreciative about. — Henrik Edberg

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

If you serve well, your volleys are going to be so much easier. It has got to do with confidence, obviously. — Stefan Edberg

Remember, you can't make everyone like you. If you pretend to be someone else, you will attract the wrong people. If you choose to be yourself, you'll attract the right people and they will be your people. — Pia Edberg

OH KYO KUN! Isn't it said that eating pink noodles turns you into a horny pervert?! — Natsuki Takaya

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

The serve really is the key to my game. — Stefan Edberg

What's up with you? I can't remember when I've ever heard you so affected by a woman. Sure you didn't prong her with the sharps and the blunt? — Laurie London

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. — Stefan Edberg

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. — Stefan Edberg

You lose some, you win some. Nothing wrong with that at all. — Stefan Edberg

We can build new housing while preserving the quality and character of adjacent residential districts and ensuring infill development strengthens the surrounding neighborhood. — Gavin Newsom

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. — Stefan Edberg

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

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

If I'm going to be out there, I want to be in the top 10 and really have a chance of winning a Grand Slam. — Stefan Edberg

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. — Stefan Edberg

It was shaping up as a beautiful morning. The last thing I wanted to hear about was murder. — Jonathan Kellerman