How to Improve your Tennis Confidence Confidence breeds success… And success fuels confidence! Which one comes first? Confidence or success? The confidence-success loop is an important concept in sports but often athletes are perplexed as to how to enter the loop. Common questions from athletes regarding confidence and success … [Read more...] about Mental Game Tips for Confidence in Tennis
Tennis Confidence
Azarenka on Progressing her Game
How to Have a Positive Approach to Loss Nobody likes to lose… But losing does not have to crush your confidence. Losing normally affects tennis players in this way… You enter a match with some degree of confidence, whatever level that may be. Whether you lose in straight sets or lose a match after battling it out through a tie breaker in the … [Read more...] about Azarenka on Progressing her Game
How Dominic Thiem Beat Federer and Nadal
Learn to be Mentally Tough to Beat Top Seeds Have you ever faced an opponent with an impressive win-loss record or a player that was decorated with awards and accolades or a player who topped the rankings for an extensive period of time? What was your mindset playing against that type of player? Were you in awe of their accomplishments? Were … [Read more...] about How Dominic Thiem Beat Federer and Nadal
Get Mentally Fit for Tennis After a Layoff
How to Comeback From a Layoff With Confidence Layoffs are inevitable in the sport of tennis if you play long enough. Nagging injuries, season-ending injuries, illness and personal issues are some of the causes of layoffs in your athletic career. The duration of the layoff affects both your physical and mental readiness to return to your … [Read more...] about Get Mentally Fit for Tennis After a Layoff
Simona Halep’s Mental Keys to Playing Big Servers
Simona Halep's Mental Game of Tennis There are two mental approaches to tennis matches: (1) Focusing on your strengths; or (2) focusing on the strengths of your opponent. When you focus on your strengths, you play with greater confidence and composure. You feel a sense of control because you believe you can score some points if you play your … [Read more...] about Simona Halep’s Mental Keys to Playing Big Servers
Murray Changes Mindset on The Clay
Letting Go of Self-Limiting Beliefs If you ever want to know why a particular part of your game may be lacking... look no further than your own beliefs about that part of your game. You see, what you believe to be true directly impacts how you approach a situation. For example, if you think you do not have a big serve, you will probably play … [Read more...] about Murray Changes Mindset on The Clay
Vinci Beats Williams With a Strong Mental Game
Mental Toughness to Beat Stronger Opponents When athletes perform without expectations, they can do amazing things… Like beat the number one tennis player in the world! In a dramatic upset this past week, No. 1 ranked Serena Williams was defeated by Roberta Vinci, ranked number 43 in the world. This defeat marked the end of Williams’ pursuit of … [Read more...] about Vinci Beats Williams With a Strong Mental Game
Fognini’s Mental Victory Over Nadal
Focusing On Yourself - Not Your Opponent What is your mindset when playing a higher-ranked opponent? Are you able to maintain your composure, focus on your game and play your best tennis? Often when a tennis player faces a higher-ranked opponent, they alter their game... You may try to “play it safe” or “play not to lose.” Instead of going … [Read more...] about Fognini’s Mental Victory Over Nadal
3 Things Successful Tennis Players Do…
“I’m not as talented as...” “He is so much better than me.” “I will never be able to beat her.” Have you ever had one of these thoughts about your ability? Do you sometimes feel at a disadvantage because other tennis players have much more talent than you? There is a big difference between talent and ability. Talent is an innate skill or … [Read more...] about 3 Things Successful Tennis Players Do…
How To Overcome a Slump And Return To Optimal Play
Overcoming Tennis Slumps Are you in the middle of a slump? Does it feel like you will never break the string of lost matches? Every tennis player has periods where their performance slumps. It’s a normal part of the game. But your attitude towards your slump will determine the length of your slump. If you over-think your performance, doubt … [Read more...] about How To Overcome a Slump And Return To Optimal Play