I have played several matches lately, three wins VS a friend and one lose VS another friend that I consider as Real Shiraishi.
Victories VS a friend, typical player, power and more strength than control, who sometimes changes to his B Plan, which is total defense. Not too difficult. And my own record of aces in a match, I think
But the main point is the Perfect Tennis - Bible of my other friend. I've played many times VS him, and I have won only once or twice. He plays a real flawless game, and for me it's a nightmare to play VS him. He has no special abilities, but he is very good in all the things of the game: services,returns (although I serve very well,he can keep with them and even get a break), forehand, backhand (bad for me, because my strategy many times is destroying rival's backhand), volleys, and can keep a very long rally without problems. I see no way of winning, even if I serve better than him, because he punish too much all of my mistakes such as unforceds or slow services.
Maybe I just need only an even better serve, or more lucky, who knows.Improving my backhand (my worst shot) maybe could help, too.
Have you played VS a player with no "stats" at 100%, but all of them at 80-85%? How is possible to win? I'm not Fuji, so no expectations of Hoshi Hanabi