The score was 20-20 in a match against Lew Hoad and I did splits going for a shot. Snap! I felt something go. A tendon?? No - my jockstrap!!
Rod Laver

To the utter, howling derision of his mates. Rafter has made the lists of the Most Beautiful People in the World. "Nothing wrong with that," Rafter says grinning. "But I've noticed you get better looking the more U.S. Opens you win and money you make!"
Patrick Rafter, GQ

You cannot be serious!!
John McEnroe, responding to 10,000 linesmen calls he didn't agree with

Why it was the day in 1926 that Betty Nuthall's knickers fell down in Centre Court!
Colonel Jackie Smith, Wimbledon Historian when asked about the most memorable occasion of his numerous Wimbledons

The only thing that scares me about Noah is his hair!
John McEnroe, on playing Yannick Noah when he wore dredlocks

On the coin toss Martina said, "Do you want me to break your serve first or hold?" The umpire looked shocked. But we both cracked up!
Lindsey Davenport, on a match she played with Martina Hingis

I never misbehaved because I was afraid if I did anything like that my father could come up and kick my ass!
Arthur Ashe