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Top 5: Mental Giants of the ATP
The 2012 Australian Open Final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic is widely considered the greatest tennis match ever played. Not only because it's the longest Grand Slam final of all time - at 5 hours and 53 minutes - but also because of the closeness of the contest, a testament to both players' physical abilities and mental fortitude.
Only players with the most robust mental temperament can withstand the demands of such a match.
Sport Psychologists define 'Mental Toughness' as having a combination of three factors: Confidence, which is the self-belief in one's abilities, Consistency, which is the ability to perform well while staying focused; and Control, which refers to being able to control one's temperament under pressure.
Ultimate Tennis Statistics measures mental toughness based on how consistently players have won points in high-pressure situations such as tie breaks or best-of-deciding sets.
Djokovic is ranked number one at the time of writing, having won 72% of his deciding sets, 78% of 5th sets, and 65% of tie breaks in his career.
Watch our YouTube #shorts to find out the Top 5 'Mental Giants' on the ATP Tour.
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Top 5: Mental Giants of the ATP
The 2012 Australian Open Final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic is widely considered the greatest tennis match ever played. Not only because it's the longest Grand Slam final of all time - at 5 hours and 53 minutes - but also because of the closeness of the contest, a testament to both players' physical abilities and mental fortitude.
Only players with the most robust mental temperament can withstand the demands of such a match.
Sport Psychologists define 'Mental Toughness' as having a combination of three factors: Confidence, which is the self-belief in one's abilities, Consistency, which is the ability to perform well while staying focused; and Control, which refers to being able to control one's temperament under pressure.
Ultimate Tennis Statistics measures mental toughness based on how consistently players have won points in high-pressure situations such as tie breaks or best-of-deciding sets.
Djokovic is ranked number one at the time of writing, having won 72% of his deciding sets, 78% of 5th sets, and 65% of tie breaks in his career.
Watch our YouTube #shorts to find out the Top 5 'Mental Giants' on the ATP Tour.
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Watch our most recent videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCj0NjN1EnBmSyGqOq--PJz8S0ReoBYPW
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About Baseline Tennis:
Baseline Tennis adds colour and context to the stories behind the game – both familiar and lesser-known.
Standing apart from the maelstrom of the 24/7 news cycle, Baseline Tennis provides informative, engaging and intelligent content on the past, present and future of the game, focusing on the stories that matter.
Our videos combine 3D imagery, motion graphics, archive footage, graphical illustrations and sound, to create rich and vivid storytelling, bringing the viewer immersive profiles of players, tournaments, key moments from history, the skills of the game and major discussion points.
It's tennis. But viewed differently.
#mentaltoughness #atp #top5
