Advantage Quote by Ivan Lendl
“Tennis is basically a game where you try to create an opportunity for yourself to finish the point, because you can't wait for the opponent to miss anymore. Well, if you create an opportunity and don't take advantage of it, you let the opponent back to even, then you are just starting the point over, so you have to take advantage of them.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Tennis Talk, Ivan Lendl, 1995
Success in tennis requires creating and exploiting chances rather than waiting for opponent errors.
In simple terms: Make and use chances, don’t wait for opponent mistakes.
Key Takeaway
Seize created opportunities promptly.
Themes
strategy
initiative
competition
Mood
focused
determined
Type
motivational
instructional
When to use this quote
- Match play
- training drills
- coaching sessions
Key Concepts
Opportunity creation
decision making
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- How often do you wait for opponent errors?
- What can you do to act faster when a chance appears?
A Different Perspective
If you miss a chance, you may lose momentum and give opponent a reset.
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