Draper vs Ruud: Madrid Final Recap
It was also interesting, to me at least, to note the body language and between point box-bickering that consumes much of a Musetti and Shapovalov between-point routine. Both men appear tormented, and waste so much energy and attention on things that are simply out of their control. The difference between these two, versus Alcaraz and Sinner, or... See more
Australian Open Update Round 2
Rory's Stoic Turn After Defeat
- Rory McIlroy turned to Stoic philosophy after a crushing defeat to reset his mindset and improve his game.
- He embraced difficulty and failure as opportunities for growth rather than setbacks.
The Daily Stoic • BONUS: How Rory McIlroy Fueled His Comeback With Stoicism
What Kind of Game are You Playing
In the 1999 tennis book, Extraordinary Tennis for the Ordinary Tennis Player, author Simon Ramo broke down the difference between amateur and professional tennis, writing that they were two different types of games:
Amateur tennis is a Loser's Game: 80% of points are lost on unforced errors. You win by avoiding
Winner’s Games vs Loser’s Games:
Amateur Wins: Determined by the accumulation of mistakes resulting from a lack of skill and/or lesser ability - Play the Loser’s Game
Professional Wins: Determined by the accumulation of points scored by exceptional skill and/or superior ability - Play the Winner’s Game
Gauff’s win was for everyone who has ever looked in the mirror and felt that they are going backwards, not forwards; that what carried them to some early success isn’t working anymore; that playing a long game, falling behind in the beginning, can make all the difference to coming out ahead.
It was also a win for everyone who has ever fought hard to
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