Kim's Diary-08/08/2003
I still have to play in order to reach the number one spot 08-08-2003
I like Los Angeles. I played well in the first match against Loit. The club
around here is new. Same organisation as last year, different location. A
big sports compound now, about thirty tennis courts and big soccer and
football stadiums as well.
I still have to get used to the centre court. I never played here before, a
lot of space besides the court, a strange feeling. A beautiful setting, but
not really a nice atmosphere. The centre court seats 8000 people, but most
of it is empty so far. It is quite a drive from the town centre. The hotel
as well is about half an hour drive. So for the time being I am not going
into town, definitely as long as I am still in the tournament. It is really
hot around here as well and should you stroll around, the effort does affect
your energy.
I hear that everybody in Belgium is talking about that number one spot only.
Well, chances are not too big that it will happen after this tournament. Not
only do I need to win this tournament, I have to take as much bonuses as
possible. Now Petrova has been beaten, Dokic as well, the chances of becoming
number one truly diminish. Everybody simply expects me to become the number
one but I still have to fight for it. One doesn't get it for free. I already
am number one in ladies doubles, something which I like already really much.
The whole thing does initiate funny sidekicks. All of a sudden the Japanese
press turn up, quite massively. Tennis is not a big sport at all in Japan,
but they would go crazy about the doubles! All matches Ai and I play have
live coverage. And now, many journalists fly in to have an interview with
the world's number one, in doubles that is. However, unlike the Beckham
craze in China a genuine Kim-mania hasn't happened yet.
I want to come back to the so-called row between Justine and me.
http://www.kimclijsters.com/
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