Ivan Lendl Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ivan Lendl.

Ivan Lendl is a former professional tennis player from Czechoslovakia. Born on March 7, 1960, in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic), Lendl achieved great success during his career. He won eight Grand Slam titles, including three Australian Opens, three US Opens, and two French Opens. Lendl also held the world's number one ranking for a total of 270 weeks, making him one of the most dominant players of his era. After retiring, Lendl became a successful tennis coach, working with players such as Andy Murray, whom he helped guide to three Grand Slam titles.

People may say I developed an iron will, but what really hap

People may say I developed an iron will, but what really happened is that I made myself much fitter. I think an iron will is always supported by fitness.

Ivan Lendl


I just travel all the time. And I was just looking at the sc

I just travel all the time. And I was just looking at the schedules now and starting the first week of October I will be every weekend with somebody at tournaments through Christmas. So it gets very difficult to just go away and not do that.

Ivan Lendl

Travel

If I don't practice the way I should, then I won't play the

If I don't practice the way I should, then I won't play the way that I know I can.

Ivan Lendl

Practice

Tennis is not like other sports where the coach is hired by

Tennis is not like other sports where the coach is hired by an independent entity, and that makes a huge difference in the dynamic.

Ivan Lendl

Sports