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.
Helen Wills MoodyAbout author
- Author's profession: Athlete
- Nationality: american
- Born: October 6, 1905
- Died: January 1, 1999
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