Pressure, Anxiety & Recovery in Junior Tennis
A short, anonymous survey for junior tennis players. Your answers help build a real, current picture of what competing actually feels like — and the results will be published right here in Performance Lab.
About you
What is your age?
How long have you been playing competitive tennis?
What level do you currently compete at? (select all that apply)
How many tournaments do you play in a typical year?
Pre-match experience
In the hour before a big match, how would you rate your typical anxiety level?
Which of these do you experience before important matches? (select all that apply)
Do you currently use any specific mental preparation routine before matches?
If yes — what do you do? (optional)
After a loss
After a tough loss, how long does it typically take you to feel emotionally "back to normal"?
After a bad loss, who (if anyone) do you talk to about how you're feeling?
Have you ever felt like tennis was affecting your mental health in a way that worried you?
If yes — did you feel comfortable talking to someone about it? (optional)
Open reflection
What's one thing you wish someone had told you about the mental side of competing, before you learned it the hard way? (optional, but encouraged)
Is there anything that's genuinely helped you handle pressure or bounce back from a loss? (optional)
If you're struggling right now, please don't wait on a survey — the Recovery Room has support, or call/text 988.