If you’ve been watching the French Open like I have, you might still be recovering from the semifinal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Let me set the scene: Sinner was cruising, the momentum was his, and it felt like the match was basically over. But then—Alcaraz reminded us why you never, ever count someone out. He clawed his way back point by point, set by set, until the whole match belonged to him.

It was one of those beautiful, brutal reminders that comebacks don’t come with fanfare. They come quietly. One decision at a time. One more step. One more swing. One more reason not to quit.

And as we roll into summer—when the heat rises and motivation sometimes melts—it’s the perfect moment to remind ourselves that the match isn’t over just because it’s hard. Life gets sweaty. Literally and figuratively. There will be moments when we feel behind, drained, or even completely out of gas. But that doesn’t mean we’re out.

Sometimes, the biggest win isn’t in racing ahead—it’s in not walking off the court.

So whether you’re chasing a goal, picking yourself back up from a rough week, or just trying to make it through a long, hot Tuesday without losing it, remember this: grit isn’t glamorous, but it’s what champions are made of.

Stay cool. Keep swinging. And don’t count yourself out just yet. The comeback might already be in motion.

XX,

MG