1People often think tennis is only about technique, but the mind matters just as much.
2When I was younger, I used to lose matches because of my nerves, not my skills.
3Before important points, my hands would shake and I could not think clearly.
4My coach taught me a simple routine to calm myself down between points.
5I turn away from the court, breathe slowly three times, and look at my strings.
6This small habit stops me from thinking about the score or the crowd.
7I also learned to accept mistakes instead of getting angry about them.
8Every player in the world misses easy shots, even the best professionals on television.
9What separates winners from losers is how quickly they forget the last point.
10Now I actually look forward to the pressure of a close and difficult match.
11The nervous feeling is still there, but I see it as energy rather than fear.
12Training the mind takes time, but it has changed my whole career.