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or Tinnis (both: tĭn'ĭs) , medieval city of Egypt, on an island in Lake Manzala, southwest of modern Port Said. Tennis, founded when Tanis was abandoned, was a port and center of commerce of some importance. It was particularly notable for its fine textiles (much prized throughout the Muslim world).


 
 
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"Tennis can be a grind and there's always the danger of going stale if you think about it too much. You can get embittered if you train too hard and have nothing else on your mind. You have to be able to relax between matches and between tournaments." - Maureen Connolly

"New Yorkers love it when you spill your guts out there. Spill your guts at Wimbledon and they make you stop and clean it up." - Jimmy Connors

"Good shot, bad luck and hell are the five basic words to be used in a game of tennis, though these, of course, can be slightly amplified." - Virginia Graham

"One day you can be a kid, but another day you have to be like this is your job, you play tennis. You have to work for that." - Martina Hingis

"What is the single most important quality in a tennis champion? I would have to say desire, staying in there and winning matches when you are not playing that well." - John McEnroe

"I let my racket do the talking. That's what I am all about, really. I just go out and win tennis matches." - Pete Sampras

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Tennis or Tinnis was an ancient city of Egypt situated at 31°12′N, 32°14′E, on an island in Manzala Lake, southwest of Port Said. The city was founded by refugees from Tanis, after which the city was named. Tennis was an important port, exporting agricultural products of Egypt, particularly textiles, throughout the Middle East.

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