Mentally Preparing For Tough Opponents "I like winning more than I like losing...", Maria Sharapova said during an interview this week at the Australian Open. Not only is Maria Sharapova currently #2 in the world for tennis, she is one of the most mentally tough tennis players on the WTA. This week, she is competing in the Australian Open and is … [Read more...] about How Sharapova Prepares for Difficult Opponents
Archives for January 2015
A Better Way To React To Mistakes During A Match
Composure For In-Match Mistakes Do you beat yourself up after a mistake during a match? Do you it difficult to move on after a mistake on the court? Many tennis players I've worked with on the mental game unravel after mistakes and it can snowball into tanking or giving up altogether. If you get angry with yourself on the court, most likely … [Read more...] about A Better Way To React To Mistakes During A Match
How To Maintain Focus When Leading In A Match
Mental Strategies to Stay Focused Have you ever lost a tennis match after leading by a set or lost a set after being up 4-1? Recall a match where you had a significant lead only to unravel and lose the match... You were probably just playing the game as you built your lead… When you realized you had the lead, that's when you changed your … [Read more...] about How To Maintain Focus When Leading In A Match
How To Play Better Tennis By Staying Present
Refocusing After Mistakes Do you find it difficult to focus after a mistake on the tennis court? Or can you let it go quickly and get to the next point? Every tennis player knows they need to focus on the present point… but think of that time when you were afraid of losing a match… Your opponent was ranked high and had a lightning fast … [Read more...] about How To Play Better Tennis By Staying Present