The development of the social subcomponent involves structuring a social environment that enhances the likelihood of a player reaching the desired level of play. Social relationships play a significant role in supporting a player and determining how long he participates in the game.
More often than not, a player will feel more comfortable if he surrounds himself with other friends who play tennis as well. If the majority of his friends play only other sports, socializing takes time away from tennis, and the player may feel like he is missing out on social activities when he has to go to practice or go out of town for a tournament. And when the player begins feeling like he is missing out on other social events, those thoughts will enter his mind, causing his concentration to wander and his tennis to suffer.