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The Mental Game: Winning Close Matches

The Mental Game: Winning Close Matches

Tennis is famously lonely and mental. In tight matches, the player who manages their mind usually walks away the winner.

The Mental Game: Winning Close Matches

Point by Point

Stay in the present. Dwelling on a lost point or looking ahead to victory both cost you the point in front of you.

A simple between-points routine resets your focus and calms your nerves.

The score is on the board, but the real match is played in your head.

Composure Under Pressure

Everyone gets nervous at key moments. Champions manage that energy rather than being ruled by it.

Trust your training, commit to your shots, and accept that mistakes are part of the game.

Key Takeaways

  • Play one point at a time
  • Use a between-points routine
  • Manage nerves at big moments
  • Commit fully to every shot

Strengthen your mental game and you will start winning the tight matches that used to slip away.

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