Monday, December 31, 2007
Happy New Year
Just wanted to wish you all a Happy New Year may all your wishes come true in 2008 and for Amelie to have a great season
A win at Gold Coast
Amelie won her first round match at Gold Coast today beating Olga Savchuk 6-1,6-1 next up is Nathalie Dechy .ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO
Thursday, December 27, 2007
- Arrival in Australia!
- Arrival in Australia! :
27/12/2007
Amélie continues training despite adverse weather conditions ...
Amélie, "I continue my preparation even though the weather was very surprising because it is raining here since my arrival. The first few days were quite difficult with the time difference, but it is something which I am accustomed, and now that I to manage better and better over the years. yet it is still rather difficult not to fall too early to sleep at night! As far as Christmas, I have nothing particular to do, fortunately, that the phone exists to keep in touch with friends and family to celebrate Christmas from afar. "
27/12/2007
Amélie continues training despite adverse weather conditions ...
Amélie, "I continue my preparation even though the weather was very surprising because it is raining here since my arrival. The first few days were quite difficult with the time difference, but it is something which I am accustomed, and now that I to manage better and better over the years. yet it is still rather difficult not to fall too early to sleep at night! As far as Christmas, I have nothing particular to do, fortunately, that the phone exists to keep in touch with friends and family to celebrate Christmas from afar. "
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
Leaving for Australia !
- Leaving for Australia ! :
21/12/2007
The preparation time is finished for Amelie who flew to Australia this morning.
Amelie is satisfied with the intense 6 weeks and the need for competition is there.Amelie:" I'm very happy with these past weeks,we did a good job and I can't wait to see the outcome during competition.Getting to the Gold Coast,I'll have time to get some practice time with the other players and get ready for my first match on Monday December 31Th.Until then,I wish you Happy Holidays and may all my wishes for you come true in 2008.
21/12/2007
The preparation time is finished for Amelie who flew to Australia this morning.
Amelie is satisfied with the intense 6 weeks and the need for competition is there.Amelie:" I'm very happy with these past weeks,we did a good job and I can't wait to see the outcome during competition.Getting to the Gold Coast,I'll have time to get some practice time with the other players and get ready for my first match on Monday December 31Th.Until then,I wish you Happy Holidays and may all my wishes for you come true in 2008.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
"I am ready for 2008!"
Amelie flies next Thursday, steering Australia to start her 2008 season.
- Amélie, how do you feel now, after more than 6 weeks of intensive drives and on the eve of leaving for Australia?
I feel really good, I made a very intense preparation without having to change or modify what we had planned with my team. It now remains for me to play a maximum number of points to get on my first match with all my cues from Thursday.
- What will be your program on the spot as soon as you arrive?
As always after a long trip, I will have to adapt as quickly as possible the conditions on the ground. I know it will be very hot but I come early enough so that everything is set up day after day. I shall play my first game undoubtedly the 31 and before that there will be other players to matches and Fitness.
- You go to Australia with great hope and enthusiasm, can you give us the goals that you have set for the year 2008?
What counts for me is to first find the faster my best level tennis. I know that I am very well prepared, which I am really at my best physically, I need the victories chain to be in great confidence and be able to reach my goals for 2008. In season there are important deadlines for me, the Grand Slam tournaments, open GDF always so special for me and of course the Olympics.
- You spent a lot of time at home in Geneva in recent weeks, apart from your drives, as you did when you? Have you had time to do your Christmas shopping?
It's true that I was able to spend time at home more than in previous years because this year we do not prepare ourselves gone on mountains and it also felt good to return in the evening at home rather than in a room hotel. I have not done much for this time period at the end of the day I rather want to be early dinner at the apartment or at Guy (Forget) with my team and some friends.
- A message for your fans?
This year, I will start very early in Australia since I will take the plane Thursday, Dec. 20. Before leaving, I want to wish you a very Happy Holiday and above all my best wishes for 2008 and also thank you for your support and your m
- Amélie, how do you feel now, after more than 6 weeks of intensive drives and on the eve of leaving for Australia?
I feel really good, I made a very intense preparation without having to change or modify what we had planned with my team. It now remains for me to play a maximum number of points to get on my first match with all my cues from Thursday.
- What will be your program on the spot as soon as you arrive?
As always after a long trip, I will have to adapt as quickly as possible the conditions on the ground. I know it will be very hot but I come early enough so that everything is set up day after day. I shall play my first game undoubtedly the 31 and before that there will be other players to matches and Fitness.
- You go to Australia with great hope and enthusiasm, can you give us the goals that you have set for the year 2008?
What counts for me is to first find the faster my best level tennis. I know that I am very well prepared, which I am really at my best physically, I need the victories chain to be in great confidence and be able to reach my goals for 2008. In season there are important deadlines for me, the Grand Slam tournaments, open GDF always so special for me and of course the Olympics.
- You spent a lot of time at home in Geneva in recent weeks, apart from your drives, as you did when you? Have you had time to do your Christmas shopping?
It's true that I was able to spend time at home more than in previous years because this year we do not prepare ourselves gone on mountains and it also felt good to return in the evening at home rather than in a room hotel. I have not done much for this time period at the end of the day I rather want to be early dinner at the apartment or at Guy (Forget) with my team and some friends.
- A message for your fans?
This year, I will start very early in Australia since I will take the plane Thursday, Dec. 20. Before leaving, I want to wish you a very Happy Holiday and above all my best wishes for 2008 and also thank you for your support and your m
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Fed Cup-China-without Mauresmo
Fed Cup - Chine-France sans Mauresmo
Eurosport - mar., 11 déc. 13:36:00 2007
Amélie Mauresmo ne disputera pas le premier tour de la Fed Cup en Chine début février avec l'équipe de France. 18e mondiale actuellement, la Française a décidé de privilégier son parcours sur le circuit WTA. Depuis 1998, elle n'avait raté que 8 rencontres de Fed Cup sur 18 jouées.
Pour la neuvième fois de sa carrière, Amélie Mauresmo va manquer une rencontre de Fed Cup. Depuis 1998 et son premier match face à la Suissesse Patty Schnyder, elle avait participé à toutes les campagnes, manquant seulement huit confrontations dont aucune demi-finale. "La rencontre aurait eu lieu en France, j'aurais pu l'ajouter à mon programme, mais aller en Chine ! Pour une fois je préfère privilégier le côté individuel" , a déclaré Amélie Mauresmo au journal L'Equipe paru mardi. Dans une situation délicate, celle qui a joué le rôle de locomotive du tennis français fait un choix qui ne la déshonore pas. L'émancipation de Marion Bartoli et Tatiana Golovin, qui a déjà été N.1 de l'équipe en 2007, ont les moyens de prendre le relais.
Qui plus est, la saison de Mauresmo, qui a chuté du 3e au 18e rang mondial en 2007, est capitale. Elle aura 29 ans au mois de juillet et ne doit pas se disperser si elle veut rattraper le wagon du top 10. A l'instar de Roger Federer, qui a quant à lui si souvent snobé l'épreuve, elle tentera de mieux maîtriser son calendrier pour se concentrer sur les tournois majeurs. Reste à Georges Goven (capitaine) et à Loic Courteau (entraîneur de l'équipe de France qui est aussi le coach d'Amélie) de gérer les problèmes de la nouvelle génération : les blessures de Golovin et les desirata de Bartoli. On suivra aussi, derrière les joueuses plus expérimentées que sont Virginie Razzano, Nathalie Dechy et Séverine Brémond, la possible arrivée d'Alizé Cornet.
Julien Carrasco / Eurosport
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Fed Cup-China-without Mauresmo
Eurosport-Tuesday, Dec. 11. 13:36:00 2007
Amelie Mauresmo does not dispute the first round of the Fed Cup in China in early February with the French team. 18 th World currently, the French had decided to focus her career on the WTA Tour. Since 1998, she had missed only 8 matches in Fed Cup on 18 played.
For the ninth time in her career, Amelie Mauresmo will miss a meeting of the Fed Cup. Since 1998, and her first match against the Swiss Patty Schnyder, she participated in all campaigns, missing only eight confrontations with any semis. "If the meeting reportedly took place in France, I could add it to my program, but go to China! For once I prefer to focus on the individual side," said Amelie Mauresmo in newspaper L'Equipe published Tuesday. In a delicate situation, one that has played the role of locomotive tennis french made a choice that does not dishonours. The emancipation of Marion Bartoli and Tatiana Golovin, which has already been N.1 of the team in 2007, have the capacity to take over.
Moreover, the season Mauresmo, who dropped from 3rd to 18th largest in the world in 2007, is crucial. She will be 29 years in July and should not disperse if it is to catch up with the the top 10. Like Roger Federer, who has also so often snubbed the ordeal, she will attempt to better control her schedule to concentrate on the major tournaments. It remains to Georges Goven (captain), and Loic Courteau (coach of the French team who is also the coach of Amélie) to manage the problems of the new generation: the injuries of Golovin and desire of Bartoli. It will also follow behind the more experienced players that are Virginie Razzano, Nathalie Dechy and Séverine Brémond, the possible arrival of Alizé Cornet.
Eurosport - mar., 11 déc. 13:36:00 2007
Amélie Mauresmo ne disputera pas le premier tour de la Fed Cup en Chine début février avec l'équipe de France. 18e mondiale actuellement, la Française a décidé de privilégier son parcours sur le circuit WTA. Depuis 1998, elle n'avait raté que 8 rencontres de Fed Cup sur 18 jouées.
Pour la neuvième fois de sa carrière, Amélie Mauresmo va manquer une rencontre de Fed Cup. Depuis 1998 et son premier match face à la Suissesse Patty Schnyder, elle avait participé à toutes les campagnes, manquant seulement huit confrontations dont aucune demi-finale. "La rencontre aurait eu lieu en France, j'aurais pu l'ajouter à mon programme, mais aller en Chine ! Pour une fois je préfère privilégier le côté individuel" , a déclaré Amélie Mauresmo au journal L'Equipe paru mardi. Dans une situation délicate, celle qui a joué le rôle de locomotive du tennis français fait un choix qui ne la déshonore pas. L'émancipation de Marion Bartoli et Tatiana Golovin, qui a déjà été N.1 de l'équipe en 2007, ont les moyens de prendre le relais.
Qui plus est, la saison de Mauresmo, qui a chuté du 3e au 18e rang mondial en 2007, est capitale. Elle aura 29 ans au mois de juillet et ne doit pas se disperser si elle veut rattraper le wagon du top 10. A l'instar de Roger Federer, qui a quant à lui si souvent snobé l'épreuve, elle tentera de mieux maîtriser son calendrier pour se concentrer sur les tournois majeurs. Reste à Georges Goven (capitaine) et à Loic Courteau (entraîneur de l'équipe de France qui est aussi le coach d'Amélie) de gérer les problèmes de la nouvelle génération : les blessures de Golovin et les desirata de Bartoli. On suivra aussi, derrière les joueuses plus expérimentées que sont Virginie Razzano, Nathalie Dechy et Séverine Brémond, la possible arrivée d'Alizé Cornet.
Julien Carrasco / Eurosport
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Fed Cup-China-without Mauresmo
Eurosport-Tuesday, Dec. 11. 13:36:00 2007
Amelie Mauresmo does not dispute the first round of the Fed Cup in China in early February with the French team. 18 th World currently, the French had decided to focus her career on the WTA Tour. Since 1998, she had missed only 8 matches in Fed Cup on 18 played.
For the ninth time in her career, Amelie Mauresmo will miss a meeting of the Fed Cup. Since 1998, and her first match against the Swiss Patty Schnyder, she participated in all campaigns, missing only eight confrontations with any semis. "If the meeting reportedly took place in France, I could add it to my program, but go to China! For once I prefer to focus on the individual side," said Amelie Mauresmo in newspaper L'Equipe published Tuesday. In a delicate situation, one that has played the role of locomotive tennis french made a choice that does not dishonours. The emancipation of Marion Bartoli and Tatiana Golovin, which has already been N.1 of the team in 2007, have the capacity to take over.
Moreover, the season Mauresmo, who dropped from 3rd to 18th largest in the world in 2007, is crucial. She will be 29 years in July and should not disperse if it is to catch up with the the top 10. Like Roger Federer, who has also so often snubbed the ordeal, she will attempt to better control her schedule to concentrate on the major tournaments. It remains to Georges Goven (captain), and Loic Courteau (coach of the French team who is also the coach of Amélie) to manage the problems of the new generation: the injuries of Golovin and desire of Bartoli. It will also follow behind the more experienced players that are Virginie Razzano, Nathalie Dechy and Séverine Brémond, the possible arrival of Alizé Cornet.
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Soon-departure
- Bientôt le départ... :
08/12/2007
Amélie effectue la dernière phase de préparation tennistique à Genève accompagnée de Loïc et Michel Franco.
Tout se passe très bien. Comme prévu, le travail est désormais tourné vers le tennis avec de grosses séances qui durent très souvent 2h30. En parallèle, Amélie continue de faire du physique avec des exercices très spécifiques suivi de soins prodigués par Michel son kiné. Une grande importance est accordée à la récupération, les heures de sommeil sont capitales pour qu'Amélie puisse enchainer les journées.
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Soon-departure ... :
08/12/2007
Amélie performs the final stage of preparation tennis in Geneva with Loic and Michel Franco.
Everything is going very well. As anticipated, the work is now turned to tennis with big meetings lasting very often two and a half hours. At the same time, Amélie continues to do physical exercises followed by very specific care provided by her physiotherapist Michel. Particular importance is attached to the recovery, hours of sleep is critical so that Amélie can keep going.
08/12/2007
Amélie effectue la dernière phase de préparation tennistique à Genève accompagnée de Loïc et Michel Franco.
Tout se passe très bien. Comme prévu, le travail est désormais tourné vers le tennis avec de grosses séances qui durent très souvent 2h30. En parallèle, Amélie continue de faire du physique avec des exercices très spécifiques suivi de soins prodigués par Michel son kiné. Une grande importance est accordée à la récupération, les heures de sommeil sont capitales pour qu'Amélie puisse enchainer les journées.
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Soon-departure ... :
08/12/2007
Amélie performs the final stage of preparation tennis in Geneva with Loic and Michel Franco.
Everything is going very well. As anticipated, the work is now turned to tennis with big meetings lasting very often two and a half hours. At the same time, Amélie continues to do physical exercises followed by very specific care provided by her physiotherapist Michel. Particular importance is attached to the recovery, hours of sleep is critical so that Amélie can keep going.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Monday, December 3, 2007
Mauresmo has not thought about stopping
Mauresmo n'a pas songé à arrêter
Rédaction Sport365 - samedi 01 décembre 2007 - 11h23
Après une saison 2007 difficile, Amélie Mauresmo confie dans les colonnes du Parisien « ne pas avoir pensé à arrêter » sa carrière.
Amélie Mauresmo n’a pas pensé à la retraite sportive. « Je crois que quand c’est le moment, tu le sens au plus profond de toi, et je ne voulais pas m’arrêter là-dessus », confie l’ancienne n°1 mondiale dans les colonnes du Parisien au terme d’une année 2007 difficile, conclue au 18eme rang mondial.
Après quinze jours de travail physique à Genève, la Française a confirmé qu’elle participera à la tournée australienne. Elle s’envolera le 20 décembre pour disputer les tournois de Gold Coast et Sydney pour préparer l’Open d’Australie, première levée du Grand Chelem.
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Mauresmo has not thought about stopping
Rédaction Sport365 - samedi 01 décembre 2007 -
After one season 2007 difficult, Amelie Mauresmo confides in the columns of Parisien she is "not" thinking about stopping her career.
Amelie Mauresmo has not thought about retiring from sport. "I think when it's time, you sense within you, and I did not want to dwell on it," says the former No. 1 world in the columns of Parisien at the end of a difficult 2007 that ended with her being 18th in the world.
After fifteen days of physical labor in Geneva, the Frenchwoman has confirmed that she will participate in the Australian tour. She will fly away on December 20 to compete in tournaments Gold Coast and Sydney to prepare for the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year.
Rédaction Sport365 - samedi 01 décembre 2007 - 11h23
Après une saison 2007 difficile, Amélie Mauresmo confie dans les colonnes du Parisien « ne pas avoir pensé à arrêter » sa carrière.
Amélie Mauresmo n’a pas pensé à la retraite sportive. « Je crois que quand c’est le moment, tu le sens au plus profond de toi, et je ne voulais pas m’arrêter là-dessus », confie l’ancienne n°1 mondiale dans les colonnes du Parisien au terme d’une année 2007 difficile, conclue au 18eme rang mondial.
Après quinze jours de travail physique à Genève, la Française a confirmé qu’elle participera à la tournée australienne. Elle s’envolera le 20 décembre pour disputer les tournois de Gold Coast et Sydney pour préparer l’Open d’Australie, première levée du Grand Chelem.
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Mauresmo has not thought about stopping
Rédaction Sport365 - samedi 01 décembre 2007 -
After one season 2007 difficult, Amelie Mauresmo confides in the columns of Parisien she is "not" thinking about stopping her career.
Amelie Mauresmo has not thought about retiring from sport. "I think when it's time, you sense within you, and I did not want to dwell on it," says the former No. 1 world in the columns of Parisien at the end of a difficult 2007 that ended with her being 18th in the world.
After fifteen days of physical labor in Geneva, the Frenchwoman has confirmed that she will participate in the Australian tour. She will fly away on December 20 to compete in tournaments Gold Coast and Sydney to prepare for the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Amelie on "le grand journal" with kylie minogue
Amelie on "le grand journal" with kylie minogue
http://www.lapassiondutennis.com/200...grand-journal/
http://www.lapassiondutennis.com/200...grand-journal/
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Things are going very well
- Tout va très bien ! : 26/11/2007
Amélie vient de terminer ses trois premières semaines d'entraînement...
Amélie : " Tout se passe pour le mieux, je viens de boucler les trois premières semaines d'entraînement le week-end dernier. J'attaque donc aujourd'hui la deuxième phase de ma préparation qui sera composée elle aussi de trois semaines mais cette fois beaucoup plus poussée sur le plan tennis." En attendant Amélie fera un passage ce soir sur le plateau du Grand Journal de canal plus pour prendre ensuite la direction de Genève ou la suite de son programme l'attend.
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- Things are going very well! :
26/11/2007
Amélie has just completed her first three weeks of training ...
Amélie: "Everything happens for the better, I have just finished the first three weeks of training last weekend. So today I thus tackle the second phase of my preparation which will be made up it also three weeks but this time more pushed much on the tennis plan. " Meanwhile Amélie will make an appearance tonight on "Grand Journal de Canal+" to then take the direction of Geneva where more of her program awaits.
Amélie vient de terminer ses trois premières semaines d'entraînement...
Amélie : " Tout se passe pour le mieux, je viens de boucler les trois premières semaines d'entraînement le week-end dernier. J'attaque donc aujourd'hui la deuxième phase de ma préparation qui sera composée elle aussi de trois semaines mais cette fois beaucoup plus poussée sur le plan tennis." En attendant Amélie fera un passage ce soir sur le plateau du Grand Journal de canal plus pour prendre ensuite la direction de Genève ou la suite de son programme l'attend.
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- Things are going very well! :
26/11/2007
Amélie has just completed her first three weeks of training ...
Amélie: "Everything happens for the better, I have just finished the first three weeks of training last weekend. So today I thus tackle the second phase of my preparation which will be made up it also three weeks but this time more pushed much on the tennis plan. " Meanwhile Amélie will make an appearance tonight on "Grand Journal de Canal+" to then take the direction of Geneva where more of her program awaits.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007
The heavy legs for Mauresmo
Thursday November 15, 11:03
While her competitors taste a couple of days off after the Masters in Madrid, Amelie Mauresmo has taken seriously the way courts and the gym. "I resumed training now for a good week, everything's going very well," said the former world number one on its website Thursday. The Frenchwoman alternates the physical work developed by the preparer Xavier Moreau, and the meetings of pure tennis with her coach Loic Courteau.
"I digests all the meetings that Xavier brings to the program even if the legs are a bit heavy in the evening, Amelie Mauresmo continued on her site. This makes long day out but I know that I have to go through there to find my best level. Side tennis, we are making a full day meeting with Loïc. "She plans to resume competition at the Gold Coast in January 2008.
While her competitors taste a couple of days off after the Masters in Madrid, Amelie Mauresmo has taken seriously the way courts and the gym. "I resumed training now for a good week, everything's going very well," said the former world number one on its website Thursday. The Frenchwoman alternates the physical work developed by the preparer Xavier Moreau, and the meetings of pure tennis with her coach Loic Courteau.
"I digests all the meetings that Xavier brings to the program even if the legs are a bit heavy in the evening, Amelie Mauresmo continued on her site. This makes long day out but I know that I have to go through there to find my best level. Side tennis, we are making a full day meeting with Loïc. "She plans to resume competition at the Gold Coast in January 2008.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Monday, November 5, 2007
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Soon-resumption!
- Bientôt la reprise ! : 03/11/2007
Depuis Zurich, Amélie a passé du bon temps à Genève avant de reprendre l'entrainement lundi avec Xavier Moreau
Amélie : " Depuis mon retour de Zurich j'ai passé du bon temps chez moi à Genève ou j'en ai profité pour faire des activités que je n'ai pas l'occasion de faire durant la saison. J'ai par exemple donné le coup d'envoi du match de Hockey et rendu une petite visite chez Philippe Rochat, ma table préférée lorsque je peux me permettre un peu de relâchement pour bien manger autour d'une bonne bouteille. A côté de cela, j'entretiens ma condition physique par des footings, les choses sérieuses commencent lundi ou je retrouve Xavier (Moreau) mon préparateur physique afin de débuter une grosse période de préparation en vue de 2008. Loïc nous retrouvera quant à lui jeudi. Pour profiter de mes derniers jours de relâche, je me suis accordée un petit tour du côté de Bordeaux au Château d'Yquem où un accueil toujours aussi unique m'a été réservé autour d'un sompteux déjeuner accompagné de ce nectar qui est le Yquem puis d'une visite du château qui me procure toujours une grande émotion.
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Soon-resumption! :
03/11/2007
Since Zurich, Amélie had a great time in Geneva prior to resume training on Monday with Xavier Moreau
Amélie: "Since my return from Zurich I spent a good time with me in Geneva where I had the opportunity to do things that I did not get a chance to do during the season. For example, I gave kicked off Hockey match and made a short visit to Philippe Rochat, my favorite table where I can release a little to eat well around a good bottle. Aside from that, I maintain my condition physical by jogging, the serious things start Monday where I find Xavier (Moreau) my physical trainer to start a big period of preparation for 2008. Loïc we find about him Thursday. To take advantage of my last few days of respite, I was given a tour of Chateau d'Yquem near Bordeaux, where I received a welcome around a sumptuous lunch with the nectar that is the Yquem then a visit to the castle that I provides always a great emotion.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Pics Of my Niece's
Told Barbie I would post new Pics Of my Niece's so her they are taken a few weeks ago
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Mauresmo to play Gold Coast
Two-time Grand Slam singles champion and former world No.1 Amelie Mauresmo has been confirmed for the 2008 Mondial Australian Women's Hardcourts.
The tournament will be held at Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast from Sunday 30 December 2007 to Saturday 5 January 2008.
Mauresmo said she was very excited to be starting the 2008 season at the Mondial Australian Women's Hardcourts.
“This will be my first visit to the Gold Coast and my debut at the tournament, so there is a lot to look forward to,” Mauresmo said.
“Playing the Mondial Australian Women's Hardcourts will be a great opportunity to open the year against quality competition and finetune my preparation for the Australian Open two weeks' later.
“Of course, Australia is where I won my first Grand Slam title back in 2006, so I have special memories of the country and always enjoy coming back,” she said.
Following her win at the Australian Open, the 28-year-old Frenchwoman went on to claim her second Grand Slam title at Wimbledon only a few months later and finished runner-up at the prestigious season-ending Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Championships.
This year she accepted three major awards: the Legion of Honour, presented by French President Jacques Chirac (in March), Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Player of the Year for achievements in 2006 (also in March) and the Laureus Breakthrough of the Year for achievements in 2006 (in April).
Inspired to take up tennis at the age of four after watching Yannick Noah win the 1983 French Open, Mauresmo became the first French player – male or female – to achieve the world No.1 ranking in 2004, the same year she won the singles silver medal at the Athens Olympics.
Tournament director Liz Smylie said, “It's fantastic to have Amelie Mauresmo confirmed for the 2008 Mondial Australian Women's Hardcourts. She's such a talented, athletic player; amazing to watch in action.
“Her achievements in tennis are remarkable: reaching the world No.1 ranking, claiming two Grand Slam titles in one year and winning an Olympic medal.
The tournament will be held at Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast from Sunday 30 December 2007 to Saturday 5 January 2008.
Mauresmo said she was very excited to be starting the 2008 season at the Mondial Australian Women's Hardcourts.
“This will be my first visit to the Gold Coast and my debut at the tournament, so there is a lot to look forward to,” Mauresmo said.
“Playing the Mondial Australian Women's Hardcourts will be a great opportunity to open the year against quality competition and finetune my preparation for the Australian Open two weeks' later.
“Of course, Australia is where I won my first Grand Slam title back in 2006, so I have special memories of the country and always enjoy coming back,” she said.
Following her win at the Australian Open, the 28-year-old Frenchwoman went on to claim her second Grand Slam title at Wimbledon only a few months later and finished runner-up at the prestigious season-ending Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Championships.
This year she accepted three major awards: the Legion of Honour, presented by French President Jacques Chirac (in March), Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Player of the Year for achievements in 2006 (also in March) and the Laureus Breakthrough of the Year for achievements in 2006 (in April).
Inspired to take up tennis at the age of four after watching Yannick Noah win the 1983 French Open, Mauresmo became the first French player – male or female – to achieve the world No.1 ranking in 2004, the same year she won the singles silver medal at the Athens Olympics.
Tournament director Liz Smylie said, “It's fantastic to have Amelie Mauresmo confirmed for the 2008 Mondial Australian Women's Hardcourts. She's such a talented, athletic player; amazing to watch in action.
“Her achievements in tennis are remarkable: reaching the world No.1 ranking, claiming two Grand Slam titles in one year and winning an Olympic medal.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
An End to the year from Hell
Amelie finally ended what might be the worst year of her tennis life today losing 6-2,4-6,6-1 to Alona Bondarenko farewell to this season may it never come back Amelie hit the courts and the gym in the off season Come back better and stronger .ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Finally A WIN
Amelie finally Won a match beating Eleni Daniilido 6-4 ,4-6 ,6-3 In an pretty okay match her game is coming back lets hope for good but she still has some work to do Keep It Up Amelie. ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO next up is Alona Bondarenko
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Zürich Open
This week Amelie will be playing in Zürich where she is the 8th seed her draw is Not a Easy one .Her first match will be a French face of Vs Marion Bartoli Of France Amelie will have to bring her A game Lets hope she goes deep in this tournament .ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO
Update: Maria Sharpova has withdrawn from Zurich so Amelie Draw has been changed still waiting on further details.
Update: Maria Sharpova has withdrawn from Zurich so Amelie Draw has been changed still waiting on further details.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Amélie with Sarkozy
President Nicolas Sarkozy meets with tennis player Amelie Mauresmo at the French ambassador residence in Moscow.,in Moscow, Russian Federation
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Mauresmo “not on the level”
11/10/2007Tennis-WTA -Moscou - Mauresmo «pas au niveau»
Défaite en trois sets mardi par Vera Zvonareva (4-6, 6-3,6-4) au tournoi de Moscou, Amélie Mauresmo (photo L'Equipe) dresse un bilan sévère de son match et de sa fin de saison, dans L'Equipe de jeudi. «Je ne suis pas au niveau, a-t-elle confié, dans aucun des fondamentaux : le tennis, le physique, le mental».
Depuis son retour d'opération à l'appendice le 18 mars dernier, la Française a disputé neuf tournos pour un bilan inquiétant de 14 victoires pour 10 défaites. Plus préoccupant encore, Mauresmo n'a signé aucune victoire contre une Top 10 dans cette période.
Pour la joueuse, son premier défaut est «le manque de compétition. Et puis il y a des problèmes de concentration : Quand je sens les choses m'échapper, la frustration monte.» Soulignant, après le match, «avoir les boules mais aussi un peu de découragement», la compétitrice devrait néanmoins être présente la semaine prochaine à Zurich. Avec l'espoir de se faire mentir : «Je deviens une joueuse lambda», avoue-t-elle.
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Tennis-WTA - Moscow - Mauresmo “not on the level”
Demolished in three sets Tuesday by Vera Zvonareva (4-6, 6-3,6-4) with the tournament of Moscow, Amélie Mauresmo draws up a severe assessment of her match and its end of season, in L'Equipe of Thursday. “I am not on the level, she entrusted, in any the fundamental ones: tennis, physique, the mental one”.
Since her return of operation to the appendix last on March 18, the Frenchwoman disputed nine tournaments for an assessment worrying of 14 victories for 10 defeats. More alarming still, Mauresmo did not sign any victory against a top ten player during this time.
For the player, her first defect is “the lack of competition. And then there are problems of concentration: When I feel the things to escape to me, frustration goes up.” Underlining, after the match, “to have the balls but a also little discouragement”, the compétitrice should nevertheless be present the next week in Zurich. With the hope to be made a lie: “I become a player of non-distinction”, she acknowledges.
Défaite en trois sets mardi par Vera Zvonareva (4-6, 6-3,6-4) au tournoi de Moscou, Amélie Mauresmo (photo L'Equipe) dresse un bilan sévère de son match et de sa fin de saison, dans L'Equipe de jeudi. «Je ne suis pas au niveau, a-t-elle confié, dans aucun des fondamentaux : le tennis, le physique, le mental».
Depuis son retour d'opération à l'appendice le 18 mars dernier, la Française a disputé neuf tournos pour un bilan inquiétant de 14 victoires pour 10 défaites. Plus préoccupant encore, Mauresmo n'a signé aucune victoire contre une Top 10 dans cette période.
Pour la joueuse, son premier défaut est «le manque de compétition. Et puis il y a des problèmes de concentration : Quand je sens les choses m'échapper, la frustration monte.» Soulignant, après le match, «avoir les boules mais aussi un peu de découragement», la compétitrice devrait néanmoins être présente la semaine prochaine à Zurich. Avec l'espoir de se faire mentir : «Je deviens une joueuse lambda», avoue-t-elle.
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Tennis-WTA - Moscow - Mauresmo “not on the level”
Demolished in three sets Tuesday by Vera Zvonareva (4-6, 6-3,6-4) with the tournament of Moscow, Amélie Mauresmo draws up a severe assessment of her match and its end of season, in L'Equipe of Thursday. “I am not on the level, she entrusted, in any the fundamental ones: tennis, physique, the mental one”.
Since her return of operation to the appendix last on March 18, the Frenchwoman disputed nine tournaments for an assessment worrying of 14 victories for 10 defeats. More alarming still, Mauresmo did not sign any victory against a top ten player during this time.
For the player, her first defect is “the lack of competition. And then there are problems of concentration: When I feel the things to escape to me, frustration goes up.” Underlining, after the match, “to have the balls but a also little discouragement”, the compétitrice should nevertheless be present the next week in Zurich. With the hope to be made a lie: “I become a player of non-distinction”, she acknowledges.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
The Hits keep Coming
Amelie lost her 1st round match today in Moscow losing 4-6, 6-3 ,6-4 to Russia's Vera Zvonareva it was her first win vs Amelie . Ame took a quick 4-0 lead in the first set but Double faults hurt her in the next set and the closing set she flighted to tie it up 4-4 but hit 3 DF to lose the next point next up is Zurich lets hope for luck their her game is slowly coming back lets keep Believing.
Friday, October 5, 2007
News from Amelie!
On her site, Amelie tells us that she has restarted with training together with Loïc. She is aware that she made too many faults in her match against Dementieva and that this is the reason why she lost. She knows that she is close and says that her tennis comes back better and better. She feels very well physically. She says too that she needs some matches to find back her automatisms.
At the end of the week she will leave for Moscow. There are two tournaments left she wants to take part in and she is really willing to finish the year on a positive note.
At the end of the week she will leave for Moscow. There are two tournaments left she wants to take part in and she is really willing to finish the year on a positive note.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Loss In Stuttgart
Amelie lost her first round match vs Elena Dementieva 6-2,7-5 amelie played a poor first set but was playing better in the second her serve was better than it has been in a long time .Next up should be moscow where she will be seeded so lets just hope for something good their. ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO
Monday, October 1, 2007
Stuttgart
Amelie will play Stuttgart but will not be seeded so she will not get a Bye she will play her first round match vs Elena Dementieva her draw is not easy but it could be worse and She has no Points to defend in stuttgart so she can just play lets hope she goes far. ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO
Friday, September 21, 2007
China Open over for Amelie
Amelie lost her QF match to Shuai Peng 4-6, 6-4 ,6-2 today but she played well Amelie's game is not 100% yet but it will get their so fans and Amelie keep your head up
Thursday, September 20, 2007
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