The commentators were discussing what separates the top four players from the next tier of up and coming stars like Kyrgios and Zverev.
One comment was telling. It had nothing to do with serve, ground strokes, or ability to cover the court.
The two players noted above excel in all of these areas and more.
What they mentioned went something like this. No matter what the result of the first set…feisty tie breaker or lopsided score, all of the top four enter the second set with a laser like focus to get a break of serve and get a 3-0 lead.
They intimated that the younger players will need to develop this resolve to make the next step in their career.
It prompted a young cowboy to think that club players could learn and apply this idea.
Most teams that win the first set experience a bit of an intensity drop.
There is your chance to grab the first game…and the next two, to reverse the momentum in the match.
On the flip side, if you win the first set…renew your commitment to keep the ‘mo’ flowing with focus and intensity.
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