The Emotional Challenge?
Self-esteem plays a significant role in a tennis player’s performance and success. It influences how well he or she handles all the ups and downs a match, tournament and even life has to offer. If the level of self-esteem is too low, it will negatively affect the player’s confidence, the belief that he can beat his opponent and his ability to produce a good tennis. Having a high level of self-esteem on the other hand, gives a player confidence and the right attitude to help bring out his best tennis in those critical situations. Tennis is knowing your skills and how to use them, this is how your skills will hold up under pressure. This is confidence in your abilities.