Famous quote by John Newcombe

Mobile Desktop
That match was late evening and I had the experience of the electricity of the Centre Court because it was packed, a ful
Like

"That match was late evening and I had the experience of the electricity of the Centre Court because it was packed, a full house for the whole match. It had been a great year for me, first time there and I had the full taste of Wimbledon"

- John Newcombe

About this Quote

John Newcombe's quote speaks with the power of the Centre Court at Wimbledon. He experienced the electrical energy of the court, as it was loaded with a capacity for the whole match. This match remained in the late evening, and it was a terrific year for him, as it was his very first time at Wimbledon. He had the ability to totally experience the atmosphere of the court, and the energy of the crowd. This experience was likely a remarkable one for him, as it was his very first time at the iconic tournament. The quote talks to the power of the Centre Court, and the atmosphere of the competition. It is clear that John Newcombe was able to completely value the experience of being at Wimbledon, and the electrical energy of the Centre Court.

About the Author

Australia Flag This quote is written / told by John Newcombe somewhere between May 23, 1944 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from Australia. The author also have 12 other quotes.

Go to author profile

Similar Quotes

Small: It is a useless life that is not consecrated to a great ideal. It is like a stone wasted on the field without
Jose Rizal
"It is a useless life that is not consecrated to a great ideal. It is like a stone wasted on the field without becoming a part of any edifice"
Jose Rizal, Writer
Small: I said when I came into office that I dont want to be a great leader I want to be a good democrat - Jose Luis
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero
"I said when I came into office that I don't want to be a great leader; I want to be a good democrat"
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, Politician
Small: Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in a few - Pythagoras
Pythagoras
"Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in a few"
Pythagoras, Mathematician
Small: Behind every great fortune lies a great crime - Honore de Balzac
Honore de Balzac
"Behind every great fortune lies a great crime"
Honore de Balzac, Novelist
Small: Great effort from great motives is the best definition of a happy life - William Ellery Channing
William Ellery Channing
"Great effort from great motives is the best definition of a happy life"
William Ellery Channing, Writer
Small: Hes by best friend and the father of my children. Hes a great ex - Sarah Ferguson
"He's by best friend and the father of my children. He's a great ex"
Sarah Ferguson, Author
Small: Now that the House of Commons is trying to become useful, it does a great deal of harm - Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde
"Now that the House of Commons is trying to become useful, it does a great deal of harm"
Oscar Wilde, Dramatist
Small: The moment you think you understand a great work of art, its dead for you - Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde
"The moment you think you understand a great work of art, it's dead for you"
Oscar Wilde, Dramatist
Small: Seek the lofty by reading, hearing and seeing great work at some moment every day - Thornton Wilder
Thornton Wilder
"Seek the lofty by reading, hearing and seeing great work at some moment every day"
Thornton Wilder, Writer
Small: As your faith is strengthened you will find that there is no longer the need to have a sense of control, that
"As your faith is strengthened you will find that there is no longer the need to have a sense of control, that things will flow as they will, and that you will flow with them, to your great delight and benefit"
Emmanuel Teney, Author