Lessons From Losing

?? The record showed how you fared against the current best... Reality is harsh but this very loss should not lessen your zest... You have played very well and had given your best.... It is more than ok even if the scores did hardly impress.. As expected, your opponent being older, she hits with power... And definitely her shots were so much harder, faster and lower.. Being more experienced means she too has her share of losses. .. Be positive, this loss is but just a part of your learning process... You definitely need to learn to play confidently the longer rallies... Doing so will build up your consistency so that you can play steadily... Just like your opponent who has evolved her game style drastically...... She has now a rock solid basics to her game completely.. Against any other player, she looks to be always well and ready... Playing a tough 5 setter game, it is just part of the journey... To learn and grow to be a better player until you're a champion... It takes time, hard work and self belief to mold any champion... You are just 13plus, a newcomer to the under 15 category... Comes next year round, you are destined for greater glory... So now do enjoy your long holiday there, be well behaved... The pressure and expectation to do better is all but over... Be spirited and positive, you have shown you were no pushover... For now, watch how others play for there is much to learn... Different playing styles and tactical play, that's something to learn...... Do learn the moves that are good but not the ones that are bad... A matter time and before you know it, you will be the best out there.. So cheer up, girl! A loss today, but many other wins are on the way... Keep plugging away and very soon you'll be the champion one day..!