Tennis player's prayer

Oh Lord, please let me hit the ball
So well that even I
When telling of it afterwards
Will never need to lie
And make my groundstroke straight and true
My backhand swift and firm
And help me with a serve that makes
My opposition squirm
Protect me from the double fault
Assist me at the net
Endow me with an overhead
That travels like a jet
Above all, Lord, this pleasure
Is a thing I’d like to share
So when you grant my wish, be sure
That all my friends are there