[Blog]915 Hello again everyone!
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Hello again everyone!
Obviously, I'm very excited to reach the final. It's my second of the year,
after Indian Wells. I'm just going to go out there, enjoy myself and go for
my shots. I really believe it's just another match every time I go out there
- no pressure.
Cirstea was a tough opponent today, but I feel like I played much better than
the other matches this week. After I figured out her game a little, I felt a
lot more comfortable and was able to start going for my shots quite a bit,
and then it all clicked. I still have some things to work on but overall I'm
very satisfied. Also, I think preparing early in these conditions was key. I
think some of the girls do get a little bit tired, but I've been feeling fine
during my matches. So although I'm thrilled to get this far, I can't say I'm
surprised; when you put in the hard work, it's only a matter of time before
it pays off.
Today I slept in a little bit more, because I stayed up pretty late last
night to write the blog :) After I got up we had a beautiful breakfast, a
nice walk on the beach, went to the gym, warmed up on the court and had lunch
before my match. At breakfast it was funny, we were taking pieces of bread
and throwing them in the little pond next to the restaurant, which has fish
in it. They were loving it.
During our walk today we went outside of the resort. All week I've been
talking a lot about how the people here are so friendly and everything is
beautiful, but it just takes a few steps away to see that it's a completely
different world off the grounds. You see people striving to have a roof over
their heads, struggling with just everyday things... again, we are so worried
about rushing through things and getting things done but we never stop to
think that there are many less fortunate than us out there, even just outside
this resort. It opens your eyes. It makes me think, what's one tennis match
when there are people wondering what they're going to eat out there? You just
have to be thankful for whatever you have. I think I'm so lucky to be playing
tennis and doing what I love.
I'm really looking forward to tomorrow's final. I just want to enjoy it and
we'll see what happens. It'll be special. Lindsay is such a great champion
and I've got so much respect for her. It's just great to see her back.
Until tomorrow,
Daniela
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