The Psychology of Match Play in Tennis

The first and most important point in match play is to know how to lose. Lose cheerfully, generously, and like a sportsman. This is the first great law of tennis, and the second is like unto it to win modestly, cheerfully, generously, and like a sportsman The object of match play is to win, but [...]

The Fundamentals of Tennis

I trust this initial effort of mine in the world of letters will find a place among both novices and experts in the tennis world. I’m striving to interest the student of the game by a somewhat prolonged discussion of match play, which I trust will shed afresh light on the game. May I turn [...]