Mastering the Mental Game
Tennis isn’t just a test of strokes and stamina—it’s a rollercoaster of momentum. Even the world’s best aren’t immune. Matches can shift in a matter of points, not because of technical breakdowns, but because of subtle shifts in focus, confidence, and emotional control.
The mental game is often the hidden edge that separates players of equal physical ability. When nerves tighten your grip. When self-doubt creeps in. When momentum turns against you. These are the moments that define matches!
Whether you’re looking to reset quickly after a tough point, build resilience in pressure moments, or develop habits that reinforce confidence, you’ll find practical strategies rooted in sport psychology, neuroscience, and elite performance research based on our posts.
Mental toughness isn’t just for the pros. It’s a skill every competitive player can train.
Welcome to the other half of your game.
Managing Match Pressures: Why Teen Tennis Players Struggle and How to Help Them
/in Ask the Pro, Psychology, Whisperer/by RobBack in 2004, Carolyn Anderson was fresh out of university as a psychologist when she competed in taekwondo at the Athens Olympics. She admits now that she was totally unprepared […]
Handling Stress on the Court: Why Teenage Tennis Players Struggle and How to Help
/in Ask the Pro, Psychology, Whisperer/by RobIn tennis, particularly for teenage players, managing stress during matches can be especially challenging due to the ongoing development of their brain. The teenage brain is still developing, particularly in […]
Badge Tie Breaker Strategy | ATP
/in News, Psychology, Whisperer/by RobThis Week’s Question: Tiebreaker Philosophy From our Club Captain, Denis:“With finals approaching, do you have a philosophy for tiebreakers?” Ah… tiebreakers. Love them or hate them, they’re often the deciders. […]