The first match of league play is always hard because I'm just not in good enough shape. By the third or fourth week I feel pretty good and have more energy. I know it's only once a week but it does make a difference. I play in the evening so it's not too bad but I do love playing in the heat. I always play better when it's warm. This old worn out body can get lose a lot easier.
The second set was much much closer than it needed to be. When I was hitting hard I was fine but I got tired and couldn't keep up the pace so the game slowed down which essentially pulled him back into the match, forcing me to play longer points that I didn't want to play. I was able to "suck it up" the last two games and start hitting hard again.
For me, the big match will be in two weeks as I take on my tennis buddy, George. He is a better player than me but I always give him a tough time and win a few now and then. It's pretty funny when we get together we complain about all our tennis injuries and how it sucks to get old. My shoulder felt okay tonight but the next two days will tell the story.
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