Friday, July 6, 2007

 

 

Mara and I won our quarterfinal today, so we're in the semis tomorrow. My coach has a slight - or should I say large - dilemma. Saturday is the wedding of his best friend, who happens to be Josh Eagle, a former player. He is marrying Barbara Schett in Innsbruck, Austria. Five months ago, upon receiving the invitation, Killer (my coach) would've thought the date a certainty to attend, and so did I. There's no way four months ago when I didn't have a doubles partner and was arranging someone to play with week to week, that I would ever have dreamed of winning the French and getting to the semis of Wimbledon. Only great teams who combine well can do that; I think it's a sign that Mara and I do compliment each other well. But it's very strange in a way that for so long Killer and I have been talking about the wedding and how much fun it would be. I have encouraged him to attend as it is special moments like these we experience with our friends that are memories for the rest of our lives. And I know it would mean the world to Josh if Killer were there also. It's just not my decision to make. I support my coach whatever he chooses. I know how difficult it is being away because of tennis and how many important events are missed due to travel and logistics. Tennis is very important and so are friends; in my eyes they are equally important. But I love weddings!

 

Killer is staying to support Mara and I, so I will be doing my best to make sure it's worth his while. I'm looking forward to Saturday - semifinal day and crunch time. I'm quietly confident, as I have been all tournament long with Mara. It's important we start well and on an even keel with our emotions. Mara likes to get fired up; I'm a little more reserved in that department, however under my skin I'm a big believer in the way we play. I'll save my emotion for a victory!

 

I can't wait to see Josh and Babsi's wedding photos, and the video, maybe if they have one made. To be honest, I secretly wish I was there too!

 

Bye for now, see you soon...

 

Alicia Molik

 

 

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