10. Those who have never smashed a racquet against something hard, wish they could or had the guts
9. Those who have smashed a racquet, sheepishly, awkwardly, immediately regret it
8. Can name-drop a pro, active or retired, who they played with/against/around/grew up with, who consistently reminds them of what could have been
7. Have contemplated quitting after a horrible or embarrassing loss just to save face
6. Have quit after a losing….then came out of retirement in time for their doubles match or consolation in the same tournament
6. Have top 3 bad all-time losses from players they should have beaten or routinely beat
5. Made a line call slightly too close, at least once or twice in matches, intentionally
4. Want to or dreamt of winning Wimbledon
3. Lost a match because someone “cheated”
2. Have a match they wish they could have won
1. They have been baggled/bicycled/donut at least once at some point in their tennis lives
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