Several months ago my Facebook page was hacked by my tennis racket. It went on and on about my physical and verbal abuse and was really scared for its well being. We have since gone through some therapy and have worked out our issues. It was clear to both of us we needed to work together if our relationship was going to continue to evolve. Last night was tbe pinnacle of our work together. We had a match against an opponent we had no business beating. He is younger than me, faster than me, and in better condition (no really...hard to believe I know). He has a better serve, forehand, and bandhand. Me and my racket were really up against it last night. I have to live by one philosophy on the court. I am not talented enough to win on talent alone. I have to work harder, think faster, construct better points, and play better than my opponent to win. That is exactly what me and my racket did last night. I ran in position for racket to hit the ball and he hit it where I wanted it to go. We won the match in 3 long, tough sets. One of the best victories of our career. My racket and I realize we need each other to win. We are getting along great now. I do not expect racket to air any dirty laundry in the future on my account. In the mean time, a treat is definitely in store for my racket for last nights performance. Brand new strings? You bet. New grip? Certainly. Nothing is to good for my racket. I might even let it sleep in our bed tonight.
Posted on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 18:22:14 +0000
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