"I don’t think any coach could have succeeded in the frame of mind I had at that time" - When Maria Sharapova spoke about firing Jimmy Connors as her coach after just 1 match
"He chose to bide his time a bit more" - When Jimmy Connors said his rivalry with Ivan Lendl wasn't the same as it was with Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe
"He was the best player in the world, wrestling that from him was pretty good" - When Jimmy Connors described his 1982 Wimbledon triumph over John McEnroe
"Other top Americans, especially Jimmy Connors, weren't interested in wasting their energy" - When John McEnroe called resuscitating Davis Cup in America one of his 'proudest' achievements
"I wanted the tenacity of Connors more than anything else; we were all envious of John's talent" - Todd Martin picks the best qualities of John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors, along with other top players
"Do they realize what this guy is like in the locker room?" - Looking back to the 1988 US Open, when Andre Agassi wanted to beat 'a**hole' Jimmy Connors
"He can enjoy his new baby and get through the next couple of months, get ready for Australia" - Jimmy Connors on why Rafael Nadal's fatherhood has come at an ideal time
"The end of marriage and career was a lot to handle" - When John McEnroe reflected on his personal and professional struggles during final stages of his career
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