The Thin Line

10 Things You Can Use to Psych Yourself After Some Mediocre Slightly-Competitive Round of Recreational League Tennis

1. It wasn't me; my racquet needs restringing.
2. It wasn't me; my racquet just got restrung.
3. I think I need a new racquet. I'm just trying this one now.
4. I had a bad day.
5. These new shoes -- I still don't know how to move in them yet.
6. The other guy was definitely half an NTRP level above me. Maybe even a full level. But really, if I were having a great day, and he was having an off day, I could have taken him no problem.
7. My opponent was having a great day.
8. My opponent wasn't having a bad day. I just had a BETTER day. I ROCK.
9. I was taking it easy. Too easy. I mean, you don't expect me to go out on the court full force on a girl, right?

And last but not the least...

10. Just wait till next year!

Nadal Defends French Open Title

And that's the way I wanted it. I left the apartment in the morning and he lost the first set to Roger Federer 6-1. I'm well aware of the fact that Federer needs his grand slam, but I'm really bored. I don't want anyone at the top who's too perfect. So far, it looks like he shares Pete Sampras' difficulty on clay. That's fine.

Also, Federer now looks fairly capable of beating anyone on clay. Next year will be exciting. I'm a patient guy.

Two Raquets

Hmm...