Winning tennis matches is not just about technique and tactical play.
It is about making the right decisions under pressure, managing emotions, and staying focused at critical moments.
Most players rely on motivation. But motivation is inconsistent.
This book introduces a structured mental training approach based on routines, awareness, and repeatable habits.
Instead of vague mental advice, you learn how to:
Wants more consistency
Trains on their own
Tightens up in matches
Loses focus too easily
If this sounds like you, this book gives you a structured way forward.
The book gives clear insight into how players can develop the mental skills needed to become the player they want to be. An informative read for the tennis enthusiast.
Sports Psychology Researcher & Author
A simple explanation of mental skills combined with real-life examples. Easy to understand and apply, and a complete model for athletes.
Tennis Player, Coach & Sports Psychologist
A valuable contribution for coaches and athletes. A strong stimulus for players to engage in mental training.
Sports Psychologist & Mental Tennis Coach
I’ve read several books on mental strength in tennis, but none felt as structured, concrete, and practically applicable as The Mental Habits of Winners. The story format is also very enjoyable and makes it easy to read.
Tennis Player
A great book for anyone who wants to improve their game from the mental side. It is described very clearly and systematically, with actions you can apply immediately. Not to be missed for players, coaches, and tennis parents.
Tennis Player and Tennis Parent
I’m really noticing progress. I still fall back sometimes, but my mental recovery during play is already much faster. The model is very clear, and the practical tools are spot on. I also really like the way the book is written.
Tennis Player
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Build Your Own
One-page template to create and structure your own mental tennis routines.
Complete Pack
Seven ready-made routines plus the blank template for common mental challenges in matches.
Top Tennis Tracker provides structured match data and performance feedback.
Inner Tennis supports reflection and awareness between matches.
Both tools extend the system introduced in the book.
Ajdin Kolonić is a tennis coach focused on the mental side of the game and the creator of the Triple-5 mental strength model, which forms the basis of The Mental Habits of Winners: A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Mentally Strong Tennis Player.
He helps competitive players train their mental game in a structured and repeatable way.
He is the founder of Slim Tennis, a Dutch mental coaching platform, and the developer of Top Tennis Tracker and Inner Tennis.