Quote by Boris Becker

Girls had never been important. I'd had a girlfriend or two and had liked them a lot but it wasn't love, because my first love was tennis.

Girls had never been important. I'd had a girlfriend or two

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses his perspective on the significance of romantic relationships and personal interests. He acknowledges having had girlfriends in the past, yet believes that their importance was secondary to his love for tennis. This suggests that his passion for tennis transcends any feelings he may have had for others, highlighting the central role it played in his life, while underscoring the less significant impact of romantic relationships.

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By Boris Becker

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