- Stay in control as much as possible.  Play agressively to the opponent backhand deep and close to the sidelines if necessary to get an opening.  Yet mix the speed (changes of pace), spins, ball heigth and when possible pound the opponents forehand side with a few winners to keep him honest.

- Hug the baseline and get inside the court at every opportunity. Combine winners with angles, drops shots and approach shot attacks.

In the diagram below you will see what I consider the "Control Zone", if you're disciplined enough to hold onto your guns, to fight for that position and as much as possible fire from inside of that area, your match winning percentage will increase dramatically.

- Stay in control of the center of the court.

- Either attack the short balls and go to the net or put them away according to individual situations. 

Remember going for the lines in certain situations is percentage play as well! What is important is, that you sense the right moment and you have previously developed confidence in the shot by using it during practice match play. Great wins allways involve great acts of courage, sacrifice and boldeness.