Bill Talbert

Tennis champion Bill Talbert talks about the financial success and business of the big tennis championships like the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows in Queens. The money made goes to the sixteen sections of the U.S. Tennis Association around the country.

Talbert talks about the recent final between Jimmy Connors and Lendl. Some talk of John McEnroe's recent performance.

Sheftel raises the issue of tennis pro bad behavior. Talbert says the open sport is relatively new and things will iron themselves out in the next few years. He says they are keeping their eye on the little kids now.

Talbert says Wimbledon has great public relations and the players will never be satisfied.

Talbert won 38 titles despite diabetes. He talks about living and playing with the disease. He says he has no regrets. Talk of early days when the players got no or very little money. His rise to stardom came quickly after he began playing at the age of twelve. Discussion of his being Davis Cup Captain.

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