Close, But No Cigar

Sets 500-502:

Stuart v. A. at Austin Tennis Center. Winner: A. 6-3, 6-7(2), 6-3.

My Mojo: Weak Like Little Girl At Critical Times.

OK, maybe that's an overstatement. I must have played pretty well to get a match that close. And I played my typical long grueling match; the type of play I'm usually comfortable with. But this time I just could not get it together at the critical times. My play just fell apart when I needed it to be there. My shots were off, my anticipation was fried, and my mental state was not focused enough. But I had the stamina, at least.