Many players use the logic--hey I hit with Jimmy, so I'm almost as good as Jimmy. Bad idea.
Focus not on who you play in tennis and your results. That's insane, Kev. those are those the most important things to me, maybe a couple of other things as well. Fine. If you really want to get better, challenge yourself to do things which are "uncomfortable" : serve and volley every point, return and volley every point, approach on shots that are more difficult, mix in more topspin, attempt drop volleys, swing through my second serve with just as much racquet speed as my first serve. Play a variety of people and practice your "developing game" in fun matches, tournaments, leagues, and on your front lawn with the kids. For me the game is all about improvement and I have fun when I improve. I like great shots and great tennis. Winning and losing are just results: scores in a score box. A day later, who really cares anyway?
Please don't confuse my philosophy about winning with effort or desire to compete at your highest level. That's what makes competing the most fun--playing at your highest level! If you do that, winning will take care of itself.
Kevin
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