I was pretty sure I was going to beat my Dad in a game of table tennis a while ago. I had practiced a lot.
I love playing table tennis, so I was pretty sure I was going to beat my Dad last time I played him.
user
Table tennis is a wonderful game. Did you beat him?
assistant
No I lost, but it was a close game! Haha, it can be a good workout when it gets really competitive!
user
Aw, I'm sorry you didn't win. Maybe next time. 
assistant