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Mental and Emotional Recovery: Isner and Mahut Epic Battle

June 24, 2010 in Competition, Fearless Tennis, Mindset, Wimbledon

No doubt John Isner and Nicolaus Mahut are part of something amazing, absolutely amazing. Patrick McEnroe is right that win or lose Isner and Mahut have to feel special. They’ve touched every tennis player on the planet. This will be a memory they will never forget. Read the rest of this entry →

The Essence of Motivation: Rafael Nadal Sets the Bar

June 23, 2010 in Mindset, Wimbledon

Rafael Nadal exemplifies grit, perspective, hard work, discipline and motivation. Asked today about John McEnroe’s belief that if Nadal stays fit he could bag at least 12 Grand Slams, Rafa laughed. “I’ll see what happens at the end of my career,” Nadal responded.  “I’m very happy to have seven Grand Slams already. This is more than I dreamed of. I feel very lucky.  If I still improve my tennis I hope I have more chances to win. I just want to keep fighting to play well. I want enough motivation to keep practicing and get on the court. This is what I have done all my life.” Read the rest of this entry →