Watching the world’s best is bad for my tennis. Perfection unreachable. Every year – Always like never before, mind the gap between the professional and the wanna be. Thurs after Wimbledon. Third time back on court. Maybe it’s the coaching
The impact cushioned by the fresh grass court, offering nothing back that could be described as a bounce. I wave my racket in apology, grateful for the slice of luck. The tie break. Love them or hate them they are
There is room for optimism If February was all about getting back to competition and preparing for the season ahead. March has been like sitting in a draughty wet waiting room waiting for a delayed train to arrive. Yes, there
If nothing else played nine, lost nine should have removed any fear of losing. Framing my tennis around my performance and not just hard results, is helping me here. “I wouldn’t be able to cope with that” I am told
Mon 1st. January brings fresh optimism. Allowing myself a little dream on the first day of the year.
Raining and blowing a gale (again). A scramble for an indoor court and bagged an hour at 3.30pm. How good it felt to hit a few balls on the singles court Thurs 28th – Between Christmas and new year, when you are
Always turn up, even when you don’t want to and don’t turn up on days set aside for rest, just because you feel good. Right, you have decided what to do in the off season. You have a plan of
I was determined to swing freely as that is how I want to play and I have been practicing. Tues 12 Unknown player poised to serve. I pause to watch. Well balanced, relaxed. The ball rises aloft released from hand
The summer is rushing to an end, days are cooler, the US Open has started. Time to harvest in the garden and on the court. Mon 21 Woke with a coursing enthusiasm that I can do better, than I did
Whhoooa! goes the cry from the crowd. Then applause, was that from court 6? Absorbing the atmosphere, anticipation grows. Fri 7th July Immersing myself in the full Wimbledon experience. An early start to the day with breakfast in Southfields village. Watching the growing
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