If you are playing a very steady man, do not strive to beat him
at his own game. He is better at it than you in many cases, so go
in and hit to win. On the other hand, if you find that your
opponent is wild and prone to miss, play safe and reap the full
crop of his errors. It saves you trouble and takes his
confidence.

ABOVE ALL, NEVER CHANGE A WINNING GAME.

ALWAYS CHANGE A LOSING GAME, since, as you are getting beaten
that way, you are no worse off and may be better with a new
style.

The question of changing a losing game is a very serious thing.
It is hard to say just when you are really beaten. If you feel
you are playing well yet have lost the first set about 6-3 or
6-4, with the loss of only one service, you should not change.
Your game is not really a losing game. It is simply a case of one
break of service, and might well win the next set. If, however,
you have dropped the first set in a 2 out of 3 match with but one
or two games, now you are outclassed and should try something
else.

Take chances when you are behind, never when ahead. Risks are
only worth while when you have everything to win and nothing to
lose. It may spell victory, and at least will not hasten defeat.
Above all, never lose your nerve or confidence in a match. By so
doing you have handed your opponent about two points a game--a
rather hard handicap to beat at your best.