“If the mind is out of order, the body loses balance”

 The secret top tennis players know (and you might still be ignoring)

“Tennis is a sport played with a racquet… but above all, with the mind.”
Anyone who’s spent hours on court knows how true that is. But very few truly realize how much our thoughts shape our body, our emotions, and ultimately… our performance.

“Suffering is always a warning bell. Not outside. Inside.”
– Maestro Ikki

If you feel tense, frustrated, or demotivated on court, be sure of one thing:
It’s not your opponent. It’s not your backhand. It’s not the wind.
It’s your mind that’s out of sync.

 The wrong thoughts… show up in your tennis
The pattern is simple:

·Fearful thought → Tight muscles

·Angry thought → Impulsive decisions

·Doubting thought → Unforced errors

·Frustrated thought → Games thrown away

When your thoughts fall apart, your body follows.
Your breathing locks. Your timing is off. Your feel disappears.
Even a technically solid game becomes fragile.

“You can’t play well if you’re losing in your head.”
— Serena Williams

 You create the game — inside and out
The good news? Just as negative thoughts break you down, positive ones can build you up.

Every time you train your mind to think with clarity, confidence, and determination, you’re training your body to function better — and your tennis improves with it.

·A calm thought helps you manage key points.

·A joyful thought brings lightness to your footwork.

·A “I’ve got this” mindset pushes you to fight back at 0–40.

This isn’t philosophy. It’s biology.
The body always follows the mind. Train it — and you’ll change everything.

 Want to change your tennis? Start with your thoughts
Many players obsess over grip, spin, strings — and yes, they matter.
But if you neglect your mental garden, don’t be surprised if you keep harvesting bitter fruit.

Start observing your thoughts when:

·You miss an easy shot

·You’re facing a stronger opponent

·You’re tired or trailing in the score

Then ask: Does this thought help me… or hold me back?

“You become what you think. Your outer world is simply a reflection of your inner world.”
— James Allen

 Conclusion: mental harmony = solid tennis
A struggling player is often a struggling thinker.
Cramps, stiffness, exhaustion — they’re often the symptoms of poor mental habits built over time.

But if you learn to welcome calm, powerful, focused thoughts, you’ll notice:

 Your body moves with more flow
 Your shots are freer and cleaner
 Your mental presence becomes unshakable

Even on tough days, you’ll stay in the match.

“It’s not technique that wins matches. It’s belief.”
— Novak Djokovic

 Train your mind every day — before the arm, before the racquet.
That’s where every victory begins.

by Federico Coppini
https://coppinitennisacademy.com/