Note these 10 habits down: Thank me later - 1. Prioritising footwork like it was part of my strokes At 13, I thought hitting clean was enough. At 18, I realised your legs hit the ball before your racket does. 2. Actually warming up properly Not just three shadow swings and a sip of water — like, dynamic stretches, band work, and rhythm drills. 3. Journaling after matches Writing down patterns, emotions, mistakes — it turned every match into a lesson instead of just a win or loss. 4. Watching my own match footage Nothing humbles and helps you more than seeing that “perfect” backhand sail into the fence in slow-mo. 5. Training with a purpose I stopped just “hitting around” and started drilling with intensity and goals. Quality > quantity. 6. Taking recovery seriously Ice, stretching, sleep, hydration — not glamorous, but the only way to stay uninjured and consistent. 7. Doing fitness off court — not just “cardio” Explosiveness, agility, core, and flexibility. Tennis is a movement...