[jester911]

Originally Posted by Tobra

Mo, you are mistaken, what your opponent does in tennis does not affect your performance any more than it does in golf. What is the difference if your opponent hits a tennis ball past you, or a golf ball farther, or closer to the pin. In either situation, the opponent has performed better than you, but this has no impact on how well you perform. I have always found golf much more difficult than tennis.

How can you possibly say your opponent has no affect on what you do. If that were true there would be no such thing as forced errors for one thing. The pace, spin and location of your opponents shot dictates to you what you can do with your shot. That is like saying a pitcher has no effect on the batters performance. The only time in tennis you have complete control of the ball is serving. Not to mention you have to move to the proper position in order to return the ball. You must not have played a very worthy opponent if you don't think he effects your performance.

In a tennis match your opponent can wear you down to the point of exhaustion just by simply moving you all over the court. Does this not effect your performance?