davced1
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I have developed a real bad habit of being in control of sets but just can't get over the finish line and then end up losing the set often with comfortable leads, very frustrating. Todays group league match followed the same pattern as usual. I was up a break 4-2 with 4 more break points for a 5-2 lead that I was not able to convert. Then at 4-3 I played a good service game for a 5-3 lead then at 5-4 serving for the set I went up 30-15 everything was fine but then it happened. A mishit volley from my opponent touched the net cord and dropped over. I lost it. Racquet thrown, some bad words, kicking stuff. I was agonized and of course it went downhill from there. Lost the game and then the set 7-5. In my last service game I started out with 2 double faults.
This is a very common pattern in my matches and it is very hard to explain where it goes wrong in the end. I know it's a mental issue and because it has happened so many times before I don't have the confidence that I will win the set even with big lead. I do so many things right. Today I was up a break most of the set. Held 4 break points at 4-2 for a 5-2 lead. Serving for set at 5-4 and take the lead 30-15. I know it's tennis and it happens sometimes but for me it's too often.
I need help to break this bad habit. Any advice appreciated!
This is a very common pattern in my matches and it is very hard to explain where it goes wrong in the end. I know it's a mental issue and because it has happened so many times before I don't have the confidence that I will win the set even with big lead. I do so many things right. Today I was up a break most of the set. Held 4 break points at 4-2 for a 5-2 lead. Serving for set at 5-4 and take the lead 30-15. I know it's tennis and it happens sometimes but for me it's too often.
I need help to break this bad habit. Any advice appreciated!