I’ve (Carlos) always had a hard time with people that said that.
You do have to know your strengths and what you need to bring in the game, that is the most comfortable game for you because it’s in your DNA. If you are an attacker or if you are more of a defensive player, yes, that’s in your DNA, that’s who you are as a person, and that’s how you bring that game to play.
However, we’re not playing a video game or hitting against the wall. We’re playing against a brain on the other side of the net, and if you do not consider the opponent’s feelings out there every single point before you even strategize what you’re going to do next, you’re missing a big part on how to compete.
So, my point is, that, yes, you do play your own game, but what determines the next shot is the opponent feelings after the last shot.