Thursday, June 28, 2007

 

 

Unfortunately, Pratty (Nicole Pratt) lost her match today, as did The Gooch (Chris Guccione), in five sets. I was able to watch both matches but couldn't make it out to see Wayne Arthurs win and continue to be the oldest player still going in the draw! What an effort! His next match is against my mixed doubles partner, Jonas Bjorkman; one of the best servers in the game of tennis opposing one of the best returners. I'm tipping each set will edge to a tie-break!

It's the day after I lost to Serena, and although I've had a chance to reflect upon it, I still feel an immense sense of disappointment considering it was mine for the taking and I had many opportunities in the match. More or less my mind is now focused on doubles and mixed, but it's impossible to forget about your singles, even if you want to. It's not unusual that many people want to say bad luck, and there's always the extra post-match advice which floods in to my coach and myself wondering why I didn't play more of this, or serve more of that, and just do this on certain points... I know people are trying to help, and I listen as much as I can, but to be honest sometimes I feel like putting my fingers in my ears to drown it all out. I know people are just trying to help which is why I always choose to listen and think a little about the messages they are trying to give me. It's the old 'two heads are better than one' but if I do my math correctly, my coach Killer and I equal two already!

I had a great practice with Bryanne today. I feel we are both sharp and fresh and ready to fire in the doubles tomorrow! I'm hearing whispers of unsettled weather for the next few days, but in keeping... I tried to tune out and think positively!

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MARA SANTANGELO!

 

 

... and a big hello to my friends who are travelling around Europe reading my blog during fleeting visits to internet cafes they stumble across!!

See you tomorrow,

 

Alicia Molik

 

 

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