Stanley Roger Smith (b.1946) is a former world No. 1 American tennis player and two-time Grand Slam singles champion (1971 U.S. Open, 1972 Wimbledon.) With Bob Lutz, Smith formed one of the most successful doubles teams of all time—together, they won many major titles worldwide.
Stan Smith is also the namesake of Adidas Stan Smith, a line of iconic fashion brand tennis shoes made by Adidas. Smith started endorsing the Adidas Haillet shoe in 1973 and transformed the trainers into a multipurpose fashion icon.
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Experience tells you what to do; confidence allows you to do it.
—Stan Smith
Topics: Assurance, Confidence, Experience
When you walk on a court, clear your mind of everything unrelated to the goal of playing the match as well as you can.
—Stan Smith
Topics: Concentration, Focus
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