British number one Heather Watson admits she has to have the courage to be more aggressive if she wants to go past the second round of the French Open for the first time.
Watson, who is ranked 43rd in the world, has been beaten three times at the second hurdle in Roland Garros but some excellent results this year have left room for optimism.
A second career WTA title in Hobart in January came via wins over American Sloane Stephens and Italy's Roberta Vinci, before Watson recorded her first top 10 victory, beating Agnieszka Radwanska in the fourth round at Indian Wells.
There have been disappointments too, including a first round loss at the Australian Open to world number 47 Tsvetana Pironkova, but Watson believes a more positive style of play is key.
"I think I had my fastest serve this year so I'm definitely trying to continue to be aggressive," Watson said.
"I think on clay it's actually the most important to be aggressive, because people fall into a trap of thinking 'it's a slow surface so I'm just going to make balls'.
"But I think it's the opposite and you need to continue playing aggressively.
"It's pretty much all psychological. It's a little bit technical as well but the hardest thing is making yourself do it.
"You just have to be brave when it comes to important moments in the matches."
Watson added: "That was the best start to the year for me but I've had a lot of ups and down already this year, so I really want to become more consistent.
"But I feel really good on the practise court at the moment, I feel I'm timing it great, I feel I'm playing well and it's now just about making sure I feel energised on the day."
Watson plummeted to 119th in the world at the start of last year after a severe bout of glandular fever, but the 23-year-old has since recovered her fitness and form.
She relishes playing in Paris and will be confident going into her first round match against French wildcard Mathilde Johansson, despite losing to the 30-year-old at Wimbledon in 2011 after being hampered by an elbow injury.
"I played her at Wimbledon and I got injured during that match," said Watson, who would face either Stephens or Venus Williams in round two.
"I think I was a set and 3-2 up and playing well. Then in one game my elbow just went and from then I couldn't really serve.
"I ended up losing pretty close, but it sucked really."
Watson is joined in the main draw by British number two Johanna Konta, who came through all three rounds of qualifying and will play Czech Denisa Allertova.
"It's definitely great to have another Brit in the draw," Watson added.
"I don't know who she played in qualification but qualifying at a grand slam is always very good and it's never easy - there are always a lot of good players in the draw.
"It's great to have her here."
Source: PA
