Dealing with tennis playing slumps: When does it need attention?

The reason for a player getting into a slump could be several but one is the absolute thought of them being in a slump. The more a player tries to win and not be in that slump — the worst it gets. Nobody would ever consider being in it by losing a few matches. The answer why a slump has occurred can be quite complex. Some say that the player has become bored with the practice sessions and playing the game. If that is it then having a different practice times to break up the routine might be the answer. Another reason may be that the player has lost their spirit to play the game. The fact of losing interest can surely put a player into the slump zone of not wanting to even be out on the court.

Victoria Azarenka has had her times with being in slumps and says that “…everybody goes through tough moments in their career and the important thing is how you come out of it…” Many times if a player has continually lost in a few or three more occasions, just one win will break the cycle and they will begin to win again. Another time …

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