It's more a tennis problem than a mental problem. The transition is difficult. It depends how much time you have. Playing on grass can sometimes be a bit of a lottery.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Tennis is a big puzzle. It's not any more physical or mental; you have to have all the pieces first, and then you have to put all the pieces together. For me, it took me time.
It was very hard for me to practice and enjoy my tennis, and I didn't know the why, so I worked with psychologists to try and see what was happening. They pushed me really hard.
Tennis is my life, obviously; I need to focus, I need to win. But it's not the only thing. I'm not going to play forever.
Tennis is all about mental toughness, and you have to keep your head in the game. I make time to relax away from competition pressures, travel and intense training schedules to make sure I'm looking after myself. Taking time out with family and friends helps to maintain the work-life balance everyone needs.
I have been playing tennis for a very long time. Tennis is my life. I see my life in other places, and there are other challenges for me.
The first rounds of a tournament are always tricky because playing tennis takes a lot out of you.
Tennis is a hard sport. There is a lot of competition all year and you play alone.
Tennis is a mental game. Everyone is fit, everyone hits great forehands and backhands.
Tennis is a psychological sport, you have to keep a clear head. That is why I stopped playing.
Tennis is mostly mental. Of course, you must have a lot of physical skill, but you can't play tennis well and not be a good thinker. You win or lose the match before you even go out there.