Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Well, my day off didn't exactly turn out as planned! During my practice today I was feeling very average and a little crook. I did the best I could to get through it but headed home to my apartment to keep warm and get rid of my shivers! I'm feeling better tonight, nothing hot tea and a solid afternoon's sleep didn't cure. I need to be full of energy for my match against Serena Williams tomorrow.

Unfortunately, the shopping didn't happen today, but plenty more time for that, it's all about priorities! I did catch up with my high school mates with an early dinner tonight - that cheered me up. I'm looking forward to tomorrow. I play at 1pm on Court 1. I love being the first match of the day, knowing exactly what time I will play. It means I can schedule my day to the minute I walk on for my match, which is ideal.
I view my match against Serena as a great opportunity. I will certainly be going for it. For some unknown reason this Wimbledon is the first Grand Slam I have ever looked at my draw past the first round. I thought I'd break tradition, why not?! I'm not a big one for superstition or luck, or for that matter having the same routine. Every day is a different one and I treat them like that. About the only thing I do the same way each day is brush my teeth! I am absolutely honest about that. A lot of players need to wear the same outfit, use the same racquet, eat at the same restaurant at the same table, have the same shower as the day before, and even walk to the courts on the same streets. Not me! All that is just too much to worry about as far as im concerned. I have a big match against one of the best players in the world to worry about, that's enough!

Now it's time to unwind and relax. I'll check e-mail, read the Australian papers online then head to bed. Of course, my evening would not be complete without chatting to my coach 'Killer' about tactics and my mentality for tomorrow's match. That will only take about five minutes, but I find it helps to think about it the night before; not too much, but have a clear picture of the way I'd like to play.
Oh and did I mention I'll need to get on Facebook also to keep up with the latest on all my mates... priorities! Love it!

See you tomorrow,

Alicia Molik

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