<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[FORTYLOVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to FORTYLOVE, where your passion for tennis meets unforgettable travel. Experience expert coaching, enjoy exciting ATP and WTA tournaments, an]]></description><link>https://www.fortylovetravel.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:49:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.fortylovetravel.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The First 3 Games: How to Start Matches Strong]]></title><description><![CDATA[You just started your match… and somehow you’re already down 0–3. How did that happen so fast? I’m sure this has happened to you before. It’s happened to me too, more than once. So how do you stop it? Most of the time, it comes down to nerves. And when we’re nervous, we rush. We speed everything up—our feet, our swing, our decisions. The key is simple: slow down. At the beginning of a match, you’re still warming up and feeling out your opponent. There’s no need for low-percentage, “highlight”...]]></description><link>https://www.fortylovetravel.com/post/the-first-3-games-how-to-start-matches-strong</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e724c48e63193b95d5390a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:33:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d7299_a706e60fc5f94194ae55ebeab7d0ecfc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Monika Stanikova</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nervous before the match?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all get nervous sometimes before a match or even before practice. It’s completely normal, and it’s okay as long as you know how to deal with it so it doesn’t affect your game too much. In this post, I’ll share a couple of simple tips to help you reduce your nervousness and stay in control. I can tell you that everyone feels it sometimes—even professional players—and you can often see how it affects their game. The best players, however, know how to manage it quickly so it doesn’t take...]]></description><link>https://www.fortylovetravel.com/post/nervous-before-the-match</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cb6d27e7de3cb00609740e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:06:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d7299_24a0c9bf75d24eb6b342c7482e936d75~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Monika Stanikova</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make the Most of Your Changeovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The changeover between games in tennis lasts 90 seconds, and it occurs after every odd-numbered game: 1, 3, 5, and so on. The break between sets, on the other hand, lasts 2 minutes. While 90 seconds may seem short, it’s actually plenty of time. Most recreational players use it just to grab some water or have a quick snack, but this break can be much more than that. During those 90 seconds, regardless of whether you’re winning or losing, take a moment to summarize what’s working well and what...]]></description><link>https://www.fortylovetravel.com/post/make-the-most-of-your-changeovers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c0481918a3837b55bab0cf</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d7299_07de333f74e84bdda082e9674f68266e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_999,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Monika Stanikova</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Slow the Match Down When It’s Not Going Your Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we’re losing, we rush. We rush to finish points. We rush between points. We rush to the baseline just to serve and get it over with. The score starts slipping away, and before you know it, it’s 0–4, and the match feels like it’s flying by. That is exactly when you need to do the opposite. When nothing is working, and games are going quickly, you have to interrupt the momentum. Walk to the fence. Take a deep breath. Look at your strings. Create a small pause between what just happened and...]]></description><link>https://www.fortylovetravel.com/post/how-to-slow-the-match-down-when-it-s-not-going-your-way</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699c2896a2f37a9969cbb6b1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:26:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d7299_704fc8b594554335b5f69aad49be215a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_982,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Monika Stanikova</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You double-fault... How to Bounce Back After a Double Fault?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all know that feeling. You hit a double fault… and suddenly your serve no longer feels reliable. You get tight. You start doubting. You stop trusting your motion. And then what happens? You start changing things. Adjusting the toss.Slowing the swing.Guiding the ball instead of swinging freely. But here’s the truth: Mid-match technical changes usually make it worse. They mess up your timing, your rhythm, and your confidence. Instead, after a double fault, focus on this: Pause Before the...]]></description><link>https://www.fortylovetravel.com/post/you-double-fault</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69935c506afbe985b7a3b77b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:14:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d7299_e8659c1163204c1ea953a3452750bd08~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Monika Stanikova</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>