Better Finish

I had resolved to leave my negativity behind from Saturday's match, and look ahead to Sunday's playoff match with a better mindset. After waiting around all day for the singles matches to be played, then waiting for Mary and Trish to play their 40's doubles final, I was ready to play. We were the last match of the tournament to go on, and there were only a handful of spectators around...mostly tournament refs and a few club members. From the first game of the match I stayed focused, played within myself and kept my feet moving. What a difference. The team we played was a good team, but Mary and I played extremely well individually and as a team. We won 6-2, 6-3. My serve and return of serve were much improved. I take away a little something different from every match and overall tournament experience. I think I'm getting closer to wanting to do what it takes to get back successfully on the singles court. I love doubles, but I also like playing singles and competing one on one. After our work season quiets down in another 10-12 weeks, I'll get serious about singles. Until then, I'll continue to improve on my doubles game, with my sights set on the Husband/Wife Grass court nationals in Palm Springs in March.

I don't want to just do good!