Quotes by Jo Durie

About Jo Durie:

Jo Durie is a former singles World No. 5 professional tennis player from the United Kingdom. During her career, she also reached No. 9 in the world in doubles, and won two Grand Slam titles, both in the mixed doubles with Jeremy Bates.
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I didn't miss training because it had become so painful for me. I filled the void pretty quickly as I went straight into coaching and it was great; I had to start learning all over again, and then when I went into TV I knew nothing about it so I had ...

Jo Durie

It's just nice to see people enthusiastic about their tennis and want to learn and improve - for me that's the most important thing - I still love my tennis.

Jo Durie

The decision to retire was quite an easy one for me because by that stage my knees were so badly gone. If I had been like Martina Navratilova and my body had let me I would have carried on playing a lot longer.

Jo Durie

If you can defend, counter-attack and take the initiative then you become a more dangerous player.

Jo Durie

The British public like a Briton with personality, someone who comes out on court and isn't dour and down on themselves.

Jo Durie

That result at the French was a big break for me. I had been playing quite well up until that point but nobody really expected me to do well on clay - it was my worst surface. I had had some success on the clay but I was a set and a break up in the s...

Jo Durie

Author Bio

  • NameJo Durie
  • DescriptionBritish tennis player
  • BornJuly 27, 1960
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionTennis Player