I already plan out my strategy for the semi-final but my game went to the drains for the first 8 points and I was trailing 2-6. Then everything started to click; top spin forehand going for short angle, low slice backhand, disguise drop shot, offensive lob, first serve percentage increase and sharp angle volley. I basically change the game tempo from fast to slow to drop shot to angle shot and I make my opponent move from side to side. The killer came when I stand at the no-mans land to intercept his second serve; this give an added advantage in terms of confidence. Finally I won the match by 8-6 after an hour ++ on the court. BTW the match point was really tight as I have 3 chances to win the match; blew the first one by smashing out; the second by hitting my backhand into the net and won the crucial last one when my opponent return my forehand topspin out. But my opponent in the Final, John from EDS had a walk-over in the semi-final. I was still tired from my semi-final and I lost the final match. Well at least I've achieved my target on reaching the finals and won RM200 for my efforts :-)
bravo sayang! semoga arief will inherit your tennis skills and much more .. aminnnn :) btw, i can "help" you spend the prize money ok comel? hehehehehe ;p
Posted by: ferleez | Monday, August 10, 2009 at 11:39 AM