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Hi everyone,
I noticed a strange pattern in my recent matches.
When I play against stronger opponents, I feel relaxed. I swing freely, accept mistakes, and actually play some of my best tennis.
But when I face a weaker player, everything changes. I get tight, cautious, and afraid of losing. My arm feels heavier, my decisions get worse, and I play far below my level.
It feels like I’m not playing the opponent anymore… I’m playing the expectation that I must win.
Why does this happen?