I heard last week a theory that my biggest strength in tennis was limiting my involvement in a game, and allowing a more talented partner to take charge. Bit of a backhanded compliment, but I suspect that in sport, knowing your weaknesses probably offers considerable strategic advantage.

In the last mixed league season, my men’s doubles partner and I would routinely get our a$$es whipped in the first set, and then, in his words, inevitably "worm" our way back to victory...

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