Okay. I just saw the grid for the a tournament that is going to be held this weekend. I am taking part in two series. Doubles and singles. My first match is a doubles match versus very easy players, which is why I am really nervous, because I am afraid of losing to them. Another one is a singles one, which is versus a player I need to play well versus in order to win. Somehow I am not as nervous versus him because I know I do not have the pressure of losing, cause he doesn't live in the same area and I really want to win. This is just not right... I want to win both of these matches but I just can't get my mind set. I have been to gym a lot two weeks prior to this weekend and practised my serve a lot and I have been confident about my skills, but now all that confidience is gone. I can't get myself togheter even though I am really trying. I know I got what it takes to win both of those matches but with my broken spirit I am afraid that it is the fear that will take over when the match begins.
I just got the grid for a tournament
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Dreamer
Professional
wooohooo I'll be cheering for you. Yeah I'm terrible when I over think the match and compare my play to my expectations. It helps for me to remind myself that I actually enjoy tennis and the competition. As long as I focus on the ball and enjoy myself, I play much better. And by enjoy I don't mean smile because I actually have an angry game face, but it's fun anyway haha.
I wish it was just as simple as it is for you. Just to think tennis is fun so why to feel nervous. Just play your best and see what happens. But I still fear what people will think of me if I lose
hellonewbie
Rookie
You shouldn't be nervous in doubles, when you lose, your partner is to blame for at least half of it
tennisdad65
Hall of Fame
You shouldn't be nervous in doubles, when you lose, your partner is to blame for at least half of it
any self respecting doubles player knows that his partner is mostly to blame for the loss..
1hand4ever
Rookie
any self respecting doubles player knows that his partner is mostly to blame for the loss..
yes, but any proud doubles player knows that its ALWAYS your partner's fault :shock:
futuratennis
Rookie
good luck failed, just try to focus on every point, dont worry about the outcome, just play ur best tennis! i reckon once u step onto the court, youll feel much better and just play ur game
Dreamer
Professional
good luck failed, just try to focus on every point, dont worry about the outcome, just play ur best tennis! i reckon once u step onto the court, youll feel much better and just play ur game
OR fall apart and have your wildest nightmares become reality as you get bageled and all your friends laugh at you. Then you decide to run away from home and become a travelling tennis journeyman always trying to escape the pain of your past!
But most likely, at worst it will be a learning experience. but I still hope you win, woooohoooo! all the way to the finals, baby!
And as for doubles, without saying If we lose it's my partner's fault, but if we win it was definitely because of ME!
Shadow Mix
Rookie
even if u start loosing i know you will make a comeback
hellonewbie
Rookie
I wouldn't strain myself too hard the day before the matches, your body does need time to recover from strenuous exercises.
Here are few quotes from random sources that may help you in competition:
Pete Sampras: Fear of losing is a terrible thing.
300: Fear is always a constant...but accepting it...will make you stronger...
Good luck with your tournament. Have fun and don't worry about the scores.
Here are few quotes from random sources that may help you in competition:
Pete Sampras: Fear of losing is a terrible thing.
300: Fear is always a constant...but accepting it...will make you stronger...
Good luck with your tournament. Have fun and don't worry about the scores.
Geezer Guy
Hall of Fame
Keep in mind that your opponents are just as nervous as you are.
You may not BE confident, but you can ACT confident. Ask yourself, what would a confident person do - then do that.
You may not BE confident, but you can ACT confident. Ask yourself, what would a confident person do - then do that.
smoothtennis
Hall of Fame
Yeah - change that username bro!!! You are NOT a Failed anything, I can't stand seeing that.
spiritdragon
Rookie
just stay positive and dont overthink the match. if u stay positive ur partner will feed off of ur positive energy and vice versa.
Okay, today it is the big day x) and I am nervous as hell. I know I am playing versus a 15-year-old kid. If he is short I am going to give high moonballs to his backhand and serve lot of high bouncing kickers. I also try to "ACT" confident so that he'd poop into his pants. We'll see how he plays... and yes... I am over thinking. Well... time to head to school to do some integrating and then come back home and set my mind for the match. I'll tell you how it went
