Pancho Gonzales quotes

Pancho Gonzales was an American tennis player renowned for his powerful serve and dominance in the sport during the mid-20th century. His fierce competitive spirit and charismatic presence made him one of the most influential players of his era. He was a trailblazer for minority athletes and remains a legend in tennis history. Here are 2 of his quotes:

The great champions were always vicious competitors. You never lose respect for a man who is a vicious competitor, and you never hate a man you respect. I don't like Rod Laver because he's such a vicious competitor, but I don't dislike him.

Pancho Gonzales