[Blog]914 Good day from Bali!
Friday, September 14, 2007
Good day from Bali!
Well more like good night, it's pretty late here... today was another packed
day, starting with my quarterfinal against Ayumi Morita, which I won in
straight sets, so I'm happy about that. I was supposed to play my doubles
match later on but we had to pull out because Lindsay was injured. I also did
an autograph session for Commonwealth Bank, which was fun, and of course
practice... a busy day!
I was very happy with my match with Morita. Apart from the first few games, I
was in control and was able to execute just about everything I was trying for.
Still there are things to work on of course, but today just about everything
felt good. It was pretty hot as well, so I'm glad it was pretty quick, just so
I can save a bit more energy for the semifinals tomorrow. Coming to Bali
early to get used to the conditions definitely paid off today, I'm glad we made
that decision.
Once you get to this stage of a tournament anything can happen. I don't think
of it as another semifinal. It's a nice position to be in, but I just try to
do the best I can in every match, just taking it one at a time. You can't think
too far ahead because you can quickly be out of the tournament that way. I'll
be playing Sorana Cirstea, whom I've never seen play before - my coach went
and watched her play so that will help, I hope. I just have to focus and
we'll see what happens!
It's a shame Lindsay had to pull out. I was at the tournament anyway to do
press and stretches, so waiting was not a problem; but I was really looking
forward to the match. Bad luck for Lindsay though, hopefully she'll be okay
for her singles. I went to hit with my coach a little bit more so I still got
some more tennis in.
I want to say again how the atmosphere of this place is just incredible
(I can't stop talking about it!) Every time I walk to the courts there are 50
people just wishing me luck on the way. I'm on the other side of the resort
so I walk across the whole thing each day. And by the time I get to the courts
I'm so relaxed and happy each time. Just like our housekeeper the other day.
It's just so nice :)
I'm going to get some sleep now. I'll talk to you all tomorrow...
Daniela
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