For fifteen years, Haroldchan1 participated in an informal doubles league with retired men, but now he plays with friends only. Have you experienced a similar situation?
Summary
- Older players with declining skills frustrated Haroldchan1.
- Lack of interpersonal skills among the retirees led to dissatisfaction.
- Forming a group of younger, friendly players improved the experience.
Sad-Insurance9818’s View
Playing with friends is always more enjoyable according to Sad-Insurance9818. Finding a club with friendly partners or creating your own group can enhance the tennis experience.
KaleidoscopeRich2752’s Insight
r/10s could be a suitable platform for players seeking a change in their tennis partners, as suggested by KaleidoscopeRich2752.
Ambitious-Change-243’s Experience
Ambitious-Change-243 shared a similar experience of leaving Usta leagues due to unpleasant interactions and opting to play with friends instead.
CarefullyLoud’s Stance
For CarefullyLoud, negative experiences with certain players hinder the joy of tennis. Surrounding oneself with good company is essential.
parallax1 mentioned the challenges of league tennis, highlighting the competitive and sometimes negative aspects.
walfed63 expressed concerns about unethical behavior in competitive matches and the preference for friendly games among friends.
Prestigious_Load_460’s Comment
Prestigious_Load_460 suggested that league players may seek structure due to social deficiencies.
welcome encouraged seeking positive social interactions and addressed the issue of skill level differences in leagues.
EnjoyMyDownvote acknowledged a differing view on Haroldchan1’s experience but did not agree with their perspective.