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It's Not My Fault

150 Hilarious Excuses Every Tennis Player Should Know

15 minJoshua Shifrin

What's it about

Tired of blaming yourself for every shanked forehand and double fault? What if you could instantly turn any on-court mistake into a moment of genius, leaving your opponent speechless and your ego intact? Get ready to master the ultimate mental game of tennis. This summary unpacks 150 hilarious, foolproof excuses for every situation. You'll discover how to convincingly blame your gear, the sun, a rogue gust of wind, or even a particularly distracting squirrel. Stop taking losses personally and start winning the psychological war on the court.

Meet the author

Joshua Shifrin is a United States Professional Tennis Association Elite Professional and the founder of the popular tennis blog, Tennis World NYC, reaching over 200,000 readers. A lifelong player and coach, he noticed the universal tendency for players to blame anything but themselves for a missed shot. This inspired him to collect the most creative and funny excuses he heard on the court, transforming years of court-side observations into a book that every tennis player can relate to.

It's Not My Fault book cover