Man, keeping track of tennis scores can be a real pain. So, I decided to do something about it, specifically for Daria Kasatkina, ’cause I’m following her games lately. Here’s how I went about it, step-by-step.
Getting Started: Finding the Data
First things first, I needed a place to grab the scores. I figured there must be some websites that showed live update. I remember some websites like Flashscore, but not sure if they are accurate, so I decided to use a search engine to find the latest results. And luckily I did.
The Process: Manual Updates
I knew I wanted something I could control, you do manual record myself.
So, here’s what I did:
- Created a simple text file:Started to build the content.
- Recorded the scores:As I watched the matches or read results.
- Updated after each match: This took commitment, but I wanted the most up-to-date record I could have.
I started jotting down each score in the text file. It wasn’t fancy, just something like:
Kasatkina vs. Opponent: 6-4, 7-5
I made sure to update it after every single match she played. It took a bit of effort, refreshing pages, double-checking scores, the whole nine yards.
Making it Easier to Read
After a while, the text file started getting pretty long. So, I started to put some notes:
- Date of the match:To keep things in chronological order.
- Tournament name: Because, you know, context is key.
Just adding those two things made a huge difference. It was way easier to scan through and find the specific match I was looking for.
Why I Bothered
You might be thinking, “Why go through all this trouble?” Well, here’s the deal:
- Easy to use my own notes: This is convenient for myself.
- It’s satisfying: Seriously, there’s something cool about building your own little database of information.
It really just boils down to those two things. Plus, I learned a bit about patience and persistence along the way.
Final Thoughts
It is really a time consuming task. If I was a coder, I might figure out the way to do it automatically. But it did help me to track and remember every game from Daria Kasatkina.
