Psychology and his role during the tennis match

The first and most important in match play is how to lose. Losing cheerfully, generously and as a sportsman. This is the first great law of tennis, and the second is like that: win modestly, cheerfully, generously and as a sportsman.

The goal of match play is to win, but no credit is given to a man who does not win fairly and squarely. A victory is a defeat if it is not right. Again, I say that winning is the object, and to do that, you have to play the last ounce of its strength, the last breath of its breath and the last strand of its nerve. If you do it and lose, the best man wins. If you do not, you have deprived your opponent of his right to beat your best. Be fair to him and to yourself.

The game is considered the thing and during the game, the excellent defeat is considered more believable than the hollow victory. Play tennis for the fun of the game. Play for the men you meet, the friends you make, and the fun you can give the public with the sports and sports game that is due to them by their presence at the game.

Many tennis players feel they owe nothing to the public and give a favor by playing. I am convinced that when the public honors a player who attends matches, he is obliged to give his best, freely, willingly and with joy, because only in this way can he repay the honor which had been paid. Today's tennis star owes its audience as much as the actor owes to its audience, and it is only by the respect of its obligations that the tennis will be able to be retained with the favor of the public. Players derive their reward from the personal popularity they earn through their conscientious work.

There is another factor that is even stronger than that, which will always produce excellent tennis at championship tournaments. The competitive spirit is the vital breath of any sportsman: the desire to prove to himself that he can beat the best of the other man; the real regret that comes when he wins, and feels that the loser was not at his best.

The fierce competitive spirit that stimulates a match player also increases nervous tension. This should be recognized by the tournament committees and the playing conditions should be as standardized as the weather allows.

The first thing you need to think hard about when you play a match is to never allow your opponent to play a shot that he likes if it's possible to force him to do another one. Study your opponent on and off the field. Seek weakness and, once found, crush it without mercy. Remember that you do not decide on your attack mode. It's decided for you by the weakness of your opponent. If he does not like meeting a netman, go to the net. If he wants you to net, stay behind and force him to enter. If he attacks violently, face his attack with an equally strong offense.

Remember that the most powerful defense is to attack, because if the other man is busy dealing with your attack, he will have less time to formulate his own system.

If you play a very stable man, do not strive to beat him at his own game. He is better than you in many cases, so go ahead and hit to win. On the other hand, if you find that your opponent is wild and likely to miss your shot, play safely and collect the full extent of his mistakes. This saves you trouble and takes his trust.

Above all, never change a winning part.

Always change the losing game because, as you are beaten this way, you are not worse off and maybe better with a new style.

Trying to change the losing game is very dangerous. It's hard to say when you really got beaten. If you feel that you are playing well and you have lost the first set around 3-6 or 4-6, with the loss of only one service, you should not change. Your game is not really a losing game. It is simply a break in service and may well win the next round. If, however, you have dropped the first set in a 2 of 3 match with only one or two matches, you are now outclassed and you should try something else.

Take risks when you are late, never when you are ahead. Risks are only worth when you have everything to gain and nothing to lose. This can spell the end of victory and at least not hasten the defeat. Above all, never lose your courage and your confidence in a match. In doing so, you have awarded your opponent about two points per game, a handicap rather difficult to beat your best.

Never let your opponent know that you are worried. Never show fatigue or pain if it is possible to avoid, as this will only give him confidence. Remember that he feels as bad as you and any sign of weakening on your part encourages him to continue. In other words, keep your teeth still in the game.

Do not worry. No fuss. Luck is a long-term fixture, and worrying only upsets your game without affecting your opponent. The smile earns a lot of points because it reflects the impression of your psychology  that shakes that of the other man. Fight all the time. The stronger the pressure, the more you have to fight, but do it easily, happily and enjoy it.