I'm sitting court side, in the warm sun...the best day we've had this week. I played my consolation semis this morning at 9:00. Fran left yesterday for home, so Phil warmed me up for the first time this week. Keeping with the routine of hitting around 7:30 on the same back courts that Fran and I would hit on. I wasn't feeling too well when I woke up this morning...a little sluggish, almost feverish. I can't tell if it's just fatigue from the end of a long week, or the start of a bug. I knew my match would be tough, and I really wanted to play. While hitting with Phil, I just told myself to play slow and methodical through the match and just see what happens. I got off to a strong start. My serve felt good for the first time all week, my strokes felt solid for the first time this week...something was clicking. I knew Anna was a tough player and it'd be hard to get in a rhythm with her style of play. My deep, loopy balls were hard for her to do much with. I was able to get her going backwards for balls, then sneak in to put it away. Just like I've been working on. I played well and won 6-0, 6-1.
Now I play the finals of the consolations against Shelly Works. Shelly is a super player from San Antonio. We should have a really good match. She's one of the nicest, most friendliest players around. I'm looking forward to our match. We play at 9:00 then Phil and I will hit the road after we're done. It's been a wonderful week of tennis, friendships and camaraderie. Already looking forward to the next event!
2 comments:
WOW...what a great win. Good luck tomorrow morning with the consi finals. I'm glad the week has been fun..that's what it's all about in the end. I'm sure the gang at the courts will be glad to see you back.
I am so proud of you and happy you had this opportunity to compete. I know you love this part of your life and am so happy you had this experience. Good luck to day and play your very best! Tillie
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