Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Sunday, December 28, 2008
- The time to depart:
28/12/2008
I'm happy to leave because I can not wait to return to competition.
The departure is planned for this Sunday 28 for Brisbane which will be my first tournament. To go back a little on my preparation, everything went well. I'm really pleased with how we've progressed very physical in the first phase then tennis then took over. The objective of arriving in Australia will play a maximum of sets with other players, adapt as quickly as possible because weather conditions during my weeks of training I have played only 4 times out. Meanwhile I wish you all a very good year in 2009.
I'm happy to leave because I can not wait to return to competition.
The departure is planned for this Sunday 28 for Brisbane which will be my first tournament. To go back a little on my preparation, everything went well. I'm really pleased with how we've progressed very physical in the first phase then tennis then took over. The objective of arriving in Australia will play a maximum of sets with other players, adapt as quickly as possible because weather conditions during my weeks of training I have played only 4 times out. Meanwhile I wish you all a very good year in 2009.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Amélie Mauresmo: "I Touch wood!"
After a chaotic season, the French champion back on more solid foundations. New coach, new methods and no injury on the horizon: the player, which will celebrate her 30th birthday in 2009, is preparing with ambitions for the Australian tour.
Amélie, how are you and how did this winter preparation?
Everything is fine even if I'm in my last phase of preparation and that the workload was very important. Recent weeks have been difficult but inevitable to make a good preparation!
In what areas have you worked particularly in recent weeks?
The work was a mixture of physical preparation and tennis hard with the introduction of a specific work that matches the goals we have established with Hugo. We worked primarily on the return of service and different points of the game that were not good last season.
Health problems and above all you have injuries that affected last season are completely resolved?
Listen, I touch wood (Laughter). In any case, since the beginning of my winter preparation, everything is ok. I am vigilant and I force myself to take care on a daily basis because prevention is better than cure.
How is working with Hugo Lecoq, your new coach?
I am very satisfied with my debut with Hugo. The communication is great between us and the work we do together is very precise.
In a few weeks, you will start your tour of Australia. Have you set clear goals?
As with all my debut season, I get quick victories and mostly good marks at my game That's why I wanted to play at least two tournaments before that of Melbourne.
"Really want to participate in the Fed Cup! "
Nicolas Escudé took the helm of the Fed Cup team after a unanimous choice of players. We imagine that you have strongly supported his appointment ...
Yes, absolutely. Nicolas was the ideal person because of his past as a player and his desire to live the adventure with us. I believe it has the values to be Fed Cup captain and we all have great confidence in him.
What it can bring you back?
His experience in Davis Cup will be essential because it has been very involved in his group during his playing career. And his experience as a player can also give us too greatly.
Alexia Dechaume, your agent, has also become the coach Fed Cup. Were you aware of this desire?
In fact, once the appointment of Nicolas validated, the captain told us he wanted Alexia to be the coach. Obviously, I was very happy but the main thing was above all that the team is in agreement, which has been the case quickly. I think they will complement each other well and put their knowledge and their desire to serve the team.
Nicolas Escude, Alexia Dechaume familiar ... This suggests that you will get involved again in this group ...
It is true that this new team gives me really want to participate in this adventure!
How will you spend the holiday season?
I have just returned from Biarritz, where I was in my preparation stage, but just ends December 27. Until then, I will continue to train in Paris before flying to Australia on the 28th in the morning. In the meantime, I'll spend Christmas quietly with family ... And without a big gap please! On New Year's Eve, I will be in Australia!
Amélie, how are you and how did this winter preparation?
Everything is fine even if I'm in my last phase of preparation and that the workload was very important. Recent weeks have been difficult but inevitable to make a good preparation!
In what areas have you worked particularly in recent weeks?
The work was a mixture of physical preparation and tennis hard with the introduction of a specific work that matches the goals we have established with Hugo. We worked primarily on the return of service and different points of the game that were not good last season.
Health problems and above all you have injuries that affected last season are completely resolved?
Listen, I touch wood (Laughter). In any case, since the beginning of my winter preparation, everything is ok. I am vigilant and I force myself to take care on a daily basis because prevention is better than cure.
How is working with Hugo Lecoq, your new coach?
I am very satisfied with my debut with Hugo. The communication is great between us and the work we do together is very precise.
In a few weeks, you will start your tour of Australia. Have you set clear goals?
As with all my debut season, I get quick victories and mostly good marks at my game That's why I wanted to play at least two tournaments before that of Melbourne.
"Really want to participate in the Fed Cup! "
Nicolas Escudé took the helm of the Fed Cup team after a unanimous choice of players. We imagine that you have strongly supported his appointment ...
Yes, absolutely. Nicolas was the ideal person because of his past as a player and his desire to live the adventure with us. I believe it has the values to be Fed Cup captain and we all have great confidence in him.
What it can bring you back?
His experience in Davis Cup will be essential because it has been very involved in his group during his playing career. And his experience as a player can also give us too greatly.
Alexia Dechaume, your agent, has also become the coach Fed Cup. Were you aware of this desire?
In fact, once the appointment of Nicolas validated, the captain told us he wanted Alexia to be the coach. Obviously, I was very happy but the main thing was above all that the team is in agreement, which has been the case quickly. I think they will complement each other well and put their knowledge and their desire to serve the team.
Nicolas Escude, Alexia Dechaume familiar ... This suggests that you will get involved again in this group ...
It is true that this new team gives me really want to participate in this adventure!
How will you spend the holiday season?
I have just returned from Biarritz, where I was in my preparation stage, but just ends December 27. Until then, I will continue to train in Paris before flying to Australia on the 28th in the morning. In the meantime, I'll spend Christmas quietly with family ... And without a big gap please! On New Year's Eve, I will be in Australia!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Amelie Mauresmo says she is on the comeback trail
FORMER world No.1 Amelie Mauresmo has committed herself to at least another year on the WTA circuit in a bid to end her career on a positive note.
The 29-year-old Frenchwoman struggled for form throughout this year and saw her world ranking plummet outside the top 20 as she failed to win a single tournament.
She even considered retirement during the summer after splitting from long-time coach Loic Courteau, but finally has decided to attempt to regain full fitness and battle her way back to the top.
“I was not that far from packing it all in because I was so far away from getting back to the level that I wanted to play at,'' Mauresmo told L'Equipe sports daily.
“But I am not the kind to take hasty decisions and so I though it over and decided to continue playing.
“I want to prove to myself that I am strong enough to get back to my best form. I am not too much interested in where I am in the rankings but I want to be able to win tournaments again.
“My last title was in Antwerp in 2007 and quite frankly I miss all that. I really want to once again be playing in big tournaments feeling that I can win them by beating the best players.''
Mauresmo, who reached the world No.1 spot in 2007 after winning the Australian Open and Wimbledon, said that she was also encouraged by the instability at the top of women's tennis since the retirement earlier this year of Justine Henin.
“For the moment I am not looking past next year,'' she said.
“It all depends on how it goes. If it is a repeat of what happened in 2008, that will be it for me. But if I can succeed to do what I have set out to do we will see.''
The 29-year-old Frenchwoman struggled for form throughout this year and saw her world ranking plummet outside the top 20 as she failed to win a single tournament.
She even considered retirement during the summer after splitting from long-time coach Loic Courteau, but finally has decided to attempt to regain full fitness and battle her way back to the top.
“I was not that far from packing it all in because I was so far away from getting back to the level that I wanted to play at,'' Mauresmo told L'Equipe sports daily.
“But I am not the kind to take hasty decisions and so I though it over and decided to continue playing.
“I want to prove to myself that I am strong enough to get back to my best form. I am not too much interested in where I am in the rankings but I want to be able to win tournaments again.
“My last title was in Antwerp in 2007 and quite frankly I miss all that. I really want to once again be playing in big tournaments feeling that I can win them by beating the best players.''
Mauresmo, who reached the world No.1 spot in 2007 after winning the Australian Open and Wimbledon, said that she was also encouraged by the instability at the top of women's tennis since the retirement earlier this year of Justine Henin.
“For the moment I am not looking past next year,'' she said.
“It all depends on how it goes. If it is a repeat of what happened in 2008, that will be it for me. But if I can succeed to do what I have set out to do we will see.''
Thursday, November 20, 2008
-Baggage for life .. :
- Un bagage pour la vie.. :
19/11/2008
Amélie a participé à la troisième édition de la vente caritative "Un bagage pour la vie...
La vente aux enchères exceptionnelle de sacs et de bagages Goyard, organisée chez Christie's au profit de la recherche sur le cancer à l'Institut Curie a eu lieu lundi 17 novembre. C'est la 3ème édition de cette oeuvre caritative organisée conjointement par l'Institut Curie et la Maison Goyard baptisée "Un bagage pour la vie, un bagage pour Curie". 21 femmes du monde du cinéma, de la mode et du sport ont, pour l'occasion, customisé des sacs signés Goyard.
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-Baggage for life .. :
19/11/2008
Amélie participated in the third edition of the charity sale "Baggage for life"...
The auction exceptional bags and luggage Goyard, held at Christie's to benefit cancer research at the Institut Curie was held Monday 17 November. This is the 3rd edition of this charitable jointly organized by the Institut Curie and Maison Goyard called "Baggage for life, baggage for Curie." 21 women in the world of cinema, fashion and sport, for the occasion, customized bags signed Goyard.
19/11/2008
Amélie a participé à la troisième édition de la vente caritative "Un bagage pour la vie...
La vente aux enchères exceptionnelle de sacs et de bagages Goyard, organisée chez Christie's au profit de la recherche sur le cancer à l'Institut Curie a eu lieu lundi 17 novembre. C'est la 3ème édition de cette oeuvre caritative organisée conjointement par l'Institut Curie et la Maison Goyard baptisée "Un bagage pour la vie, un bagage pour Curie". 21 femmes du monde du cinéma, de la mode et du sport ont, pour l'occasion, customisé des sacs signés Goyard.
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-Baggage for life .. :
19/11/2008
Amélie participated in the third edition of the charity sale "Baggage for life"...
The auction exceptional bags and luggage Goyard, held at Christie's to benefit cancer research at the Institut Curie was held Monday 17 November. This is the 3rd edition of this charitable jointly organized by the Institut Curie and Maison Goyard called "Baggage for life, baggage for Curie." 21 women in the world of cinema, fashion and sport, for the occasion, customized bags signed Goyard.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
- The resumption for Amélie. :
- La reprise pour Amélie. :
17/11/2008
Amélie débute sa préparation hivernale dès aujourd'hui en compagnie de Hugo Lecoq et Xavier Moreau.
C'est aujourd'hui qu'Amélie reprend la raquette ! Après quelques semaines de repos, la française reprend avec beaucoup d'envie la préparation hivernale en compagnie de son nouvel entraineur Hugo Lecoq. Au programme de la semaine, deux séances de préparation physique et un entrainement tennis chaque jour. En marge de sa préparation, Amélie a profité de son temps libre pour inaugurer avec monsieur de maire de l'Isle Adam A. Poniatowski un complexe multisports à son effigie.
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- The resumption for Amélie. :
17/11/2008
Amelie begins her winter preparations today with Hugo Lecoq and Xavier Moreau.
Today Amélie resumed the racket! After several weeks of rest, the Frenchwoman resumed with great desire preparing this winter with her new coach Hugo Lecoq. The program of the week, two sessions of physical preparation and coaching tennis every day. During her preparation, Amélie took advantage of her free time to inaugurate with the Mayor of l'Isle Adam, A. Poniatowski, a multi-sports complex in her effigy.
17/11/2008
Amélie débute sa préparation hivernale dès aujourd'hui en compagnie de Hugo Lecoq et Xavier Moreau.
C'est aujourd'hui qu'Amélie reprend la raquette ! Après quelques semaines de repos, la française reprend avec beaucoup d'envie la préparation hivernale en compagnie de son nouvel entraineur Hugo Lecoq. Au programme de la semaine, deux séances de préparation physique et un entrainement tennis chaque jour. En marge de sa préparation, Amélie a profité de son temps libre pour inaugurer avec monsieur de maire de l'Isle Adam A. Poniatowski un complexe multisports à son effigie.
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- The resumption for Amélie. :
17/11/2008
Amelie begins her winter preparations today with Hugo Lecoq and Xavier Moreau.
Today Amélie resumed the racket! After several weeks of rest, the Frenchwoman resumed with great desire preparing this winter with her new coach Hugo Lecoq. The program of the week, two sessions of physical preparation and coaching tennis every day. During her preparation, Amélie took advantage of her free time to inaugurate with the Mayor of l'Isle Adam, A. Poniatowski, a multi-sports complex in her effigy.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Bornel: the city pays tribute to Amélie Mauresmo and father
Amélie Mauresmo learned to play tennis in Bornel at the age of 6 years. Saturday she will inaugurate the new gym.
The municipality of Bornel urges the public to a morning "open door", this Saturday, 15 November 2008, starting at 10 am at the gym "Francis and Amélie Mauresmo" next to the college-Francoise Sagan. The champion Amélie Mauresmo will be present on this occasion to discover this room named in honor of her career and her father Francis, who died on 12 March 2004 at the age of 56, who was town councilor from 1995 to 2001. This visit will allow everyone to assess the quality of the premises made available to college sports associations and Bornel and will be followed by a pot of friendship offered by the city.
Amélie passion began at 4 years
Amélie was only four years old when she followed on television with her parents in the final of Roland Garros in 1983 between Yannick Noah and Mats Wilander. The petition was so packed that her parents bought her a racket. A 6 years they have placed on the school tennis Bornel. "I remember my first teacher of tennis. Her name Inger Delamare. She has the first detect the potential that I learned. Then there was Philippe Leroy that I met before Bornel find TC Méru. It was the educator in all its splendor. And then it was humanly adorable "Amelie remembers.
At Tennis Club Méru, driven by Jean-Pierre Deseilles and Patrick Simon, Amélie progressing rapidly. "She arrived in 1988 and it was only 9 years old, but I remember she had an incredible time of flap and something more than other players his age. In 1990, she earned the title of youngest champion France "remembers for its part Oguez Gerard, 77, former chairman of TC Méru.
At the age of 11 years, the French Federation of Tennis comment and it proposes to integrate the Tennis / Etudes de Blois. Amélie is in ecstasy, and her parents can only be resigned to see her leave. "Already, tennis was a passion. But after three years I really realized that I wanted to become a professional tennis player "continues Amélie.
A 14-year Amélie integrates INSEP de Vincennes. There she met Gail Lovera, the former French No. 1 original Australian transmitting her enthusiasm, and teaches her the reverse lift. In 1994, Amélie 15 years and is at the National Training Center at Roland Garros. She is happy. It includes Patrick Simon, coach beginning.
From 1995 to 1996, Amélie dispute small professional tournaments with 10 000 dollars. In 1995, TFF offers him an invitation in the list of "qualified" Roland-Garros. Amélie is classified as rank around 750th on the WTA, but she beats three players ranked 120th in the world, and earns her place in the big picture. "My first round vs Italian Natalia Baudon, I always remember. I went on court with no complex, and I led 6-3 3-1 but I lost. Despite the defeat I was so happy I realize that I had the potential to worry about players at this level! "Said Amélie.
Twice champion France in TC Méru
In 1996, Amélie continues her momentum, she discovers including Australia, a continent appreciates it immediately. She does not doubt she will live a few years later, great moments. At the end of the year, Amelie was junior world champion.
Meanwhile, the TC Meru, where she is still part of the women's team, two later, she won the title of champion France in 1998 and 1999. "These two years, they have beaten in the final team Racing Club of France. The results of Amélie me also won best to be named leader of France in 1998. Then the new team leaders giant Méru TC did not wish to continue the adventure with Amelie and I regret that. In any case, I would have lived my best tennis moments with her, "said Gerard Oguez who was chairman of the departmental committee of the Oise tennis for 16 years and vice president of the Liga de Picardie.
Today, after 24 WTA titles, the last in Antwerp in 2007, Amélie still occupies the 24th place worldwide and is the 3rd French player. But the adventure is not over ...
The municipality of Bornel urges the public to a morning "open door", this Saturday, 15 November 2008, starting at 10 am at the gym "Francis and Amélie Mauresmo" next to the college-Francoise Sagan. The champion Amélie Mauresmo will be present on this occasion to discover this room named in honor of her career and her father Francis, who died on 12 March 2004 at the age of 56, who was town councilor from 1995 to 2001. This visit will allow everyone to assess the quality of the premises made available to college sports associations and Bornel and will be followed by a pot of friendship offered by the city.
Amélie passion began at 4 years
Amélie was only four years old when she followed on television with her parents in the final of Roland Garros in 1983 between Yannick Noah and Mats Wilander. The petition was so packed that her parents bought her a racket. A 6 years they have placed on the school tennis Bornel. "I remember my first teacher of tennis. Her name Inger Delamare. She has the first detect the potential that I learned. Then there was Philippe Leroy that I met before Bornel find TC Méru. It was the educator in all its splendor. And then it was humanly adorable "Amelie remembers.
At Tennis Club Méru, driven by Jean-Pierre Deseilles and Patrick Simon, Amélie progressing rapidly. "She arrived in 1988 and it was only 9 years old, but I remember she had an incredible time of flap and something more than other players his age. In 1990, she earned the title of youngest champion France "remembers for its part Oguez Gerard, 77, former chairman of TC Méru.
At the age of 11 years, the French Federation of Tennis comment and it proposes to integrate the Tennis / Etudes de Blois. Amélie is in ecstasy, and her parents can only be resigned to see her leave. "Already, tennis was a passion. But after three years I really realized that I wanted to become a professional tennis player "continues Amélie.
A 14-year Amélie integrates INSEP de Vincennes. There she met Gail Lovera, the former French No. 1 original Australian transmitting her enthusiasm, and teaches her the reverse lift. In 1994, Amélie 15 years and is at the National Training Center at Roland Garros. She is happy. It includes Patrick Simon, coach beginning.
From 1995 to 1996, Amélie dispute small professional tournaments with 10 000 dollars. In 1995, TFF offers him an invitation in the list of "qualified" Roland-Garros. Amélie is classified as rank around 750th on the WTA, but she beats three players ranked 120th in the world, and earns her place in the big picture. "My first round vs Italian Natalia Baudon, I always remember. I went on court with no complex, and I led 6-3 3-1 but I lost. Despite the defeat I was so happy I realize that I had the potential to worry about players at this level! "Said Amélie.
Twice champion France in TC Méru
In 1996, Amélie continues her momentum, she discovers including Australia, a continent appreciates it immediately. She does not doubt she will live a few years later, great moments. At the end of the year, Amelie was junior world champion.
Meanwhile, the TC Meru, where she is still part of the women's team, two later, she won the title of champion France in 1998 and 1999. "These two years, they have beaten in the final team Racing Club of France. The results of Amélie me also won best to be named leader of France in 1998. Then the new team leaders giant Méru TC did not wish to continue the adventure with Amelie and I regret that. In any case, I would have lived my best tennis moments with her, "said Gerard Oguez who was chairman of the departmental committee of the Oise tennis for 16 years and vice president of the Liga de Picardie.
Today, after 24 WTA titles, the last in Antwerp in 2007, Amélie still occupies the 24th place worldwide and is the 3rd French player. But the adventure is not over ...
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Lecoq: "Proud to coach Amélie"
Hugo Lecoq answered to the dailypaper "le Parisien" on his wednesday edition. The new Amélie Mauresmo coach wants to help Amelie to taste the success again.
"The dream is not to work with Amélie but make her succeed. She told me about her ambitions,how she sees the end of her career[...] we'll choise the tournaments, the idea is to win titles,the aim is to win a slam again explains Hugo(31 years)Lecoq in le Parisien. Loic Courteau used to give her much calm and serenity. Amélie expect from me something a little bit different. At her age we cant revolutionate her tennis. I want to act on technical elements, essential to her success, her serve for instance".
"The dream is not to work with Amélie but make her succeed. She told me about her ambitions,how she sees the end of her career[...] we'll choise the tournaments, the idea is to win titles,the aim is to win a slam again explains Hugo(31 years)Lecoq in le Parisien. Loic Courteau used to give her much calm and serenity. Amélie expect from me something a little bit different. At her age we cant revolutionate her tennis. I want to act on technical elements, essential to her success, her serve for instance".
Sunday, November 9, 2008
- Choosing Hugo Lecoq!:
09/11/2008
Amelie has made her choice and will work next season with Hugo Lecoq.
When I decided to change coach, I asked several questions about what I really wanted. The name of Hugo soon come to me because I have known for several years. It is part of the French Fed Cup and Loic often calls him to be my partner. Hugo is a person who knows me well, it's an advantage because we will start our cooperation on the preparation that winter is a very important time to begin the season. We had a lengthy exchange together to discuss different objectives that I wish to set and for that I need to know that Hugo adheres to 100% for this project because it will be the person that I will achieve these objectives. Read more in the interview of the month>
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A new beginning ...
09/11/2008
Amelie returns to the announcement of her choice to work with Hugo Lecoq next season ...
- Amelie, you come to announce your collaboration with Hugo Lecoq for the new season in 2009, can you tell us what motivated this choice?
When I decided to change coach, I asked several questions about what I really wanted. The name of Hugo soon come to me because I have known for several years. It is part of the French Fed Cup and Loic often call him to be my partner. Hugo is a person who knows me well, it's an advantage because we will start our cooperation on the preparation that winter is a very important time to begin the season. We had a lengthy exchange together to discuss different objectives that I wish to set and for that I need to know that Hugo adheres to 100% for this project because it will be the person that I will achieve these objectives.
- Is he going to follow you full time or during the preparation only? How is your new structured collaboration?
Hugo will be with me most of the year but there will also be weeks where I will be on my own.
- Will you followed by a physiotherapist as you could do with Michel Franco?
Yes. All is not stopped this side there but I want to be followed by a physiotherapist throughout the year as the work of recovery is very important even for my young body of 29 years ...
- What is your training program by the end of the year?
I'm on vacation until November 15. I do a few sessions bicycle that recovery is not too difficult. I repeat the racket on November 16 for 6 weeks of training with a planned departure for Australia on December 28 to play two tournaments before Melbourne. Hugo and Xavier are finalizing the structure of this period.
Amelie has made her choice and will work next season with Hugo Lecoq.
When I decided to change coach, I asked several questions about what I really wanted. The name of Hugo soon come to me because I have known for several years. It is part of the French Fed Cup and Loic often calls him to be my partner. Hugo is a person who knows me well, it's an advantage because we will start our cooperation on the preparation that winter is a very important time to begin the season. We had a lengthy exchange together to discuss different objectives that I wish to set and for that I need to know that Hugo adheres to 100% for this project because it will be the person that I will achieve these objectives. Read more in the interview of the month>
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A new beginning ...
09/11/2008
Amelie returns to the announcement of her choice to work with Hugo Lecoq next season ...
- Amelie, you come to announce your collaboration with Hugo Lecoq for the new season in 2009, can you tell us what motivated this choice?
When I decided to change coach, I asked several questions about what I really wanted. The name of Hugo soon come to me because I have known for several years. It is part of the French Fed Cup and Loic often call him to be my partner. Hugo is a person who knows me well, it's an advantage because we will start our cooperation on the preparation that winter is a very important time to begin the season. We had a lengthy exchange together to discuss different objectives that I wish to set and for that I need to know that Hugo adheres to 100% for this project because it will be the person that I will achieve these objectives.
- Is he going to follow you full time or during the preparation only? How is your new structured collaboration?
Hugo will be with me most of the year but there will also be weeks where I will be on my own.
- Will you followed by a physiotherapist as you could do with Michel Franco?
Yes. All is not stopped this side there but I want to be followed by a physiotherapist throughout the year as the work of recovery is very important even for my young body of 29 years ...
- What is your training program by the end of the year?
I'm on vacation until November 15. I do a few sessions bicycle that recovery is not too difficult. I repeat the racket on November 16 for 6 weeks of training with a planned departure for Australia on December 28 to play two tournaments before Melbourne. Hugo and Xavier are finalizing the structure of this period.
Friday, November 7, 2008
In today's Equipe:
MAURESMO ET DECHY SONT LÀ. – Pour la première fois depuis 2002,
aucune joueuse française ne participe au Masters. Mais Nathalie Dechy et Amélie
Mauresmo sont présentes à Doha. La première est consultante pour Eurosport
et la deuxième est venue passer quelques jours, histoire de saluer les
copines et de prendre un peu de soleil. Elle en a profité pour confirmer sa collaboration
future avec Hugo Lecoq comme entraîneur, comme nous l’annoncions
dans nos éditions du 31 octobre. « Je reprends l’entraînement à la minovembre
», a-t-elle glissé entre deux séances de bronzing à la piscine du Ritz
Carlton de Doha. – A. DEFLASSIEUXD
Very short translation:
Amelie is in Doha to get a little bit of sunshine and see some friends haha. Between 2 bronzing sessions at the pool of the Ritz Carlton hotel she confirmed that she will have Hugo Lecoq as coach in 2009 and that she will start training half november
aucune joueuse française ne participe au Masters. Mais Nathalie Dechy et Amélie
Mauresmo sont présentes à Doha. La première est consultante pour Eurosport
et la deuxième est venue passer quelques jours, histoire de saluer les
copines et de prendre un peu de soleil. Elle en a profité pour confirmer sa collaboration
future avec Hugo Lecoq comme entraîneur, comme nous l’annoncions
dans nos éditions du 31 octobre. « Je reprends l’entraînement à la minovembre
», a-t-elle glissé entre deux séances de bronzing à la piscine du Ritz
Carlton de Doha. – A. DEFLASSIEUXD
Very short translation:
Amelie is in Doha to get a little bit of sunshine and see some friends haha. Between 2 bronzing sessions at the pool of the Ritz Carlton hotel she confirmed that she will have Hugo Lecoq as coach in 2009 and that she will start training half november
Friday, October 24, 2008
Long Season is Over
Amelie 2008 season came to an end today in the quarterfinals of Luxembourg lossing to Elena Dementieva 4-6 ,0-6 Amelie has 6 DF 1 Ace and a serve of 58% .Come Back Strong In 2009 Amelie .ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO
Amélie blogs from Luxembourg!
Final blog:
Friday, October 24, 2008
Well, I had a difficult time today. Elena was playing well and was just too good. She has been having a great season and is playing really well, so I wish her luck the rest of the week and in Doha. I myself have things I want to work on, and after a short break I'll be looking for my new coach and getting back to work for the upcoming 2009 season.
I want to thank you all for reading this week. I really enjoyed all of the questions you sent in, I'm sorry I couldn't get to all of them! I was so happy to talk about wine, my dogs... I had a good time, and I'll definitely blog again next year!
Thank you for all your support and talk to you all again soon :)
Amélie
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Friday, October 24, 2008
Well, I had a difficult time today. Elena was playing well and was just too good. She has been having a great season and is playing really well, so I wish her luck the rest of the week and in Doha. I myself have things I want to work on, and after a short break I'll be looking for my new coach and getting back to work for the upcoming 2009 season.
I want to thank you all for reading this week. I really enjoyed all of the questions you sent in, I'm sorry I couldn't get to all of them! I was so happy to talk about wine, my dogs... I had a good time, and I'll definitely blog again next year!
Thank you for all your support and talk to you all again soon :)
Amélie
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Thursday, October 23, 2008
On to The Next Round
Amelie won her match today Vs Anna -Lena Groenefeld in just 58 mins beating her in striat sets 6-3, 6-1 Amelie had 2 Aces DF and a serve of 61% next up is Elena Dementieva .Amelie leads her 8-5 in head to Head .Good Luck Amelie .ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO
Amélie blogs from Luxembourg!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
I did win my match today, but I'm sorry to say my day started pretty badly. I called my two dogs this morning and they wouldn't talk to me! I was a little bit upset. Here I am, desperate to talk to them, and they wouldn't even pick up the phone. It was really difficult for me. On a happy note, I later found out they're running out of credit on their mobiles, so I'm hoping that was the reason they didn't pick up! I'll have to get them some more when I'm back. I've attached a picture of what they were doing when I was calling them.
The rest of my day was definitely good. I was a little up and down in my first match of the week yesterday, but today I was consistent throughout both sets against Groenefeld. She has been in great form the last few months so I'm happy to have won in two sets. I was very focused and played well tactically.
After the match, the tournament gave me a bottle of wine - this blog is working well for me now, because I was saying how much I liked Bordeaux wine and now they got me some! Maybe I should start saying how much I like Ferraris...
Right now I'm going to have a massage and then we'll go to dinner. I don't have anything else planned for tonight. Tomorrow will be a good test for me. Elena has been playing well all year and it'll be a good opportunity for me to see where my game's at. Now I'll respond to some of your questions then continue with my day :)
Talk to you all tomorrow!
Amélie
What's the funniest thing your dogs have ever done? - Moira
When you see how they are, they're actually not really funny! For those of you who don't know, I have two Golden Retrievers - a mother and her son. They're very well behaved, but I can remember one time when the little one caused some trouble... I was making my dinner and left some foie gras - which is sort of an appetizer in France, spread on bread and eaten with some sweet white wine - on the counter. I left for 20 seconds and when I came back, the little one was on the counter and the food was nowhere to be seen. He ate it! But that was the only thing I can think of. He never did it again (probably because I was angry at him, after laughing a little bit of course!)
Which retired player do you miss playing the most? - David
Kim. We always had unbelievable matches. It was always a high level of tennis, probably because our games matched up really well. Kim had such a great spirit too, on and off the court. She was a great player and great person.
What's your plan for winter? - Mate
That's a good question - I actually have a very exciting trip booked next week! I'm leaving for New York. I have a friend who is running the November 2nd marathon there. My friend Alexia is coming with me, and we're going to support him in the race. We're also going to run the last 10km with him. It's going to be interesting seeing New York outside the US Open, which is usually the only time I ever go... I hear it's an amazing time around the marathon, so I'm excited about it. We'll probably stay for a week. We'll leave after we find out the results of their elections. I'm not really into politics, it'll just be interesting to see what happens.
What would be the perfect day for you? - Barbara, Germany
I would definitely start by sleeping in a little late. I'd still go for exercise, maybe running with the dogs or something... I'd spend the afternoon on the beach and hang out with friends in the late afternoon or evening, with a nice dinner and a good bottle of wine. I would enjoy just hanging out with them, maybe going to the theater... It feels like we're running around really busy the rest of the year, so the perfect day for me would have to be relaxing, most importantly.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Amélie blogs from Luxembourg!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
It has become quite a late night for me! It actually began as a long waiting day, as I played the night match. So during the day I spent a lot of time on the internet, mostly on eBay looking for wine (of course!)
I'm happy to have won my first match of the week, although something funny happened during the first set... I had parked my car outside the entrance to the building, and in the first set I heard a car alarm going off, but since I was playing I couldn't really go out and check. The alarm ended up stopping. It kind of distracted me during the match, because I didn't know if it was my car or not... And I'm sorry to say I actually don't have an ending to this story, because I still don't know! I'll never get the answer now. It'll always be a mystery...
After the match I did my press, came back to the hotel around 9:30pm, got some dinner and just had a massage a little while ago. It's about midnight now and I'm actually in bed. I'm on the verge of falling asleep... but I'm going to answer some of your questions first! Thanks again for sending me so many of them.
Until tomorrow!
Amélie
What do you suggest as must see for someone visiting Paris? - Lynne
There's lots to see! As for restaurants, there's one with a great view of the Eiffel Tower called Café de l'Homme, which is on Place du Trocadero. With the lights of the Eiffel Tower going on every hour, it is a beautiful view when you're outside having dinner. The food and the service are good too. For other places to see... I really like the Bois de Boulogne, which is the famous park next to Roland Garros. It has beautiful scenery and I go running there during Roland Garros. Of course there's a lot to recommend in Paris, but those are two of my favorite places.
What do you think of wines from outside of France? - Dora, Australia
Apart from French wine, I would say I know the most about Italian and Spanish wine. And I do like Italian a lot. I don't know too much about American wine, although I've tasted some, and they are pretty interesting. I know that South African, Chilean and other South American wines are supposed to be good but I haven't tried them - I just know their reputations. Australian wine is a little bit strong for me... There are still a lot of wines I have yet to try!
It has become quite a late night for me! It actually began as a long waiting day, as I played the night match. So during the day I spent a lot of time on the internet, mostly on eBay looking for wine (of course!)
I'm happy to have won my first match of the week, although something funny happened during the first set... I had parked my car outside the entrance to the building, and in the first set I heard a car alarm going off, but since I was playing I couldn't really go out and check. The alarm ended up stopping. It kind of distracted me during the match, because I didn't know if it was my car or not... And I'm sorry to say I actually don't have an ending to this story, because I still don't know! I'll never get the answer now. It'll always be a mystery...
After the match I did my press, came back to the hotel around 9:30pm, got some dinner and just had a massage a little while ago. It's about midnight now and I'm actually in bed. I'm on the verge of falling asleep... but I'm going to answer some of your questions first! Thanks again for sending me so many of them.
Until tomorrow!
Amélie
What do you suggest as must see for someone visiting Paris? - Lynne
There's lots to see! As for restaurants, there's one with a great view of the Eiffel Tower called Café de l'Homme, which is on Place du Trocadero. With the lights of the Eiffel Tower going on every hour, it is a beautiful view when you're outside having dinner. The food and the service are good too. For other places to see... I really like the Bois de Boulogne, which is the famous park next to Roland Garros. It has beautiful scenery and I go running there during Roland Garros. Of course there's a lot to recommend in Paris, but those are two of my favorite places.
What do you think of wines from outside of France? - Dora, Australia
Apart from French wine, I would say I know the most about Italian and Spanish wine. And I do like Italian a lot. I don't know too much about American wine, although I've tasted some, and they are pretty interesting. I know that South African, Chilean and other South American wines are supposed to be good but I haven't tried them - I just know their reputations. Australian wine is a little bit strong for me... There are still a lot of wines I have yet to try!
Luxembourg 1st round win
Amelie won her first round match today in Luxembourg vs Stephanie Gehrlein 6-2,3-6, 6-0 Amelie needed 1 Hour and 20 Mins to wrap up this match she also had 5 DF 2 Aces and a serve of 56% .Amelie will play Anna Lena Groenefeld next she leads her 3-0 in Head to Head .Good Luck Amelie .ALLEZ AMELIE , GO Momo
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Amélie blogs from Luxembourg!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
A very good day in Luxembourg today!
I have some friends visiting me here in Luxembourg and they organized some karting, so we went there for about an hour and a half earlier in the day. I had a lot of fun, and the good news is nothing bad happened! It's always a bit of a concern when you do these things, but today was fine. And of course I killed them all so it was even better!! It was a great start to the day. I'm sorry to say I don't have any pictures though We were all pretty focused on the race.
We went shopping in the city this afternoon, even though the weather here isn't so nice. But you can find just about everything within walking distance, so it's very convenient. Some people do a lot of browsing and some people buy a lot of things; I'd say I'm average in that sense. We looked at some clothing and electronics stores, and I bought a few things I needed. I'll admit I sometimes get things I don't really need. Overall it was a really fun day, and we have the player party to go to later tonight, which I'm really looking forward to as well.
I'm excited to see so many of you writing questions in... I'm sorry I can't get to all of them but I'll be doing my best this week! I'll talk to you all again after my first match tomorrow...
Amélie
Which are you most proud of, reaching No.1 in the world or your Grand Slam titles? - Daniel
The Slams, definitely. It was great to get to No.1, and that was definitely a goal for me. I'm very proud to be on the list of No.1s. But when you get over the initial emotions of the No.1 ranking, you find yourself cherishing the Grand Slams a little bit more. I would say I cherish my Wimbledon title slightly more, just because of the way it ended and how I did it, coming back from losing the first set to win... It's a huge adrenaline rush. The ending of my Australian Open title wasn't the same, although of course I still cherish it. I'm really, really proud of both of them.
How did you get interested in Harleys? - Kelly & Hettie
I'm actually not sure how I began getting interested in them. I know I wanted my driver's licence for motorcycles, which is a separate process from regular licences in France (I'm not sure what it's like in the rest of the world). There was a Harley that had just come out - the V-Rod - and I actually went to get my licence for this speficic motorcycle. It was just natural to buy it, and that's the one I'm riding now. I might not necessarily be a true Harley lover, because the V-Rod is more Japanese style. But it's still a Harley! I'm happy to be a part of this big family.
What sports other than tennis do you enjoy? - Connie
I did a lot of downhill skiing when I was younger. That was a really big sport for me until I was about 18. I was skiing when I was two years old, even before I started playing tennis! When I was about 10 or 11 I had to choose between the two. The French Tennis Federation was asking me to go to their academy, and I went. I guess I made the right choice! But when I was a kid I was also doing a lot of other sports too, like soccer, handball, table tennis. I tried a bit of everything. And when I was with the Federation we had opportunitites to try other things too.
What red and white wines would you recommend? - Ellen, USA
I could talk about wine even more than tennis! This is quite a difficult question. First of all, you have to know your price range. You can spend from 10 euros up to a couple of thousand euros. There's a big gap between some wine prices. I'll just give you the names of a few good red wines from Bordeaux, a region I know very well. I would go with either Château Latour or Château Mouton Rothschild - those are two of my favorite wines from Bordeaux.
The age of a wine is very important to me. I really like old wines, especially old red wines. My favorites are from about 1959 to 1982. When you get to about 1990 it's too young, but when it's the early '80s or older, it's the typical taste, color and smell of old wine. It's just amazing. It's such a different experience, and sharing something like that with your friends is really just unforgettable.
Then onto the white wines. I would go with Château d'Yquem, particularly from 1896. I had that wine right at the site - the owner gave us the privilege to taste it right there. It was such a special experience. I bought a 1937 bottle about seven or eight years ago and said I would only drink it when I won a Grand Slam. We waited a little bit before drinking it but in the summer of 2007 we finally did. I shared it with those who helped me get to where I was. Again, sharing something like that with the people who are close to you is an unforgettable experience.
A very good day in Luxembourg today!
I have some friends visiting me here in Luxembourg and they organized some karting, so we went there for about an hour and a half earlier in the day. I had a lot of fun, and the good news is nothing bad happened! It's always a bit of a concern when you do these things, but today was fine. And of course I killed them all so it was even better!! It was a great start to the day. I'm sorry to say I don't have any pictures though We were all pretty focused on the race.
We went shopping in the city this afternoon, even though the weather here isn't so nice. But you can find just about everything within walking distance, so it's very convenient. Some people do a lot of browsing and some people buy a lot of things; I'd say I'm average in that sense. We looked at some clothing and electronics stores, and I bought a few things I needed. I'll admit I sometimes get things I don't really need. Overall it was a really fun day, and we have the player party to go to later tonight, which I'm really looking forward to as well.
I'm excited to see so many of you writing questions in... I'm sorry I can't get to all of them but I'll be doing my best this week! I'll talk to you all again after my first match tomorrow...
Amélie
Which are you most proud of, reaching No.1 in the world or your Grand Slam titles? - Daniel
The Slams, definitely. It was great to get to No.1, and that was definitely a goal for me. I'm very proud to be on the list of No.1s. But when you get over the initial emotions of the No.1 ranking, you find yourself cherishing the Grand Slams a little bit more. I would say I cherish my Wimbledon title slightly more, just because of the way it ended and how I did it, coming back from losing the first set to win... It's a huge adrenaline rush. The ending of my Australian Open title wasn't the same, although of course I still cherish it. I'm really, really proud of both of them.
How did you get interested in Harleys? - Kelly & Hettie
I'm actually not sure how I began getting interested in them. I know I wanted my driver's licence for motorcycles, which is a separate process from regular licences in France (I'm not sure what it's like in the rest of the world). There was a Harley that had just come out - the V-Rod - and I actually went to get my licence for this speficic motorcycle. It was just natural to buy it, and that's the one I'm riding now. I might not necessarily be a true Harley lover, because the V-Rod is more Japanese style. But it's still a Harley! I'm happy to be a part of this big family.
What sports other than tennis do you enjoy? - Connie
I did a lot of downhill skiing when I was younger. That was a really big sport for me until I was about 18. I was skiing when I was two years old, even before I started playing tennis! When I was about 10 or 11 I had to choose between the two. The French Tennis Federation was asking me to go to their academy, and I went. I guess I made the right choice! But when I was a kid I was also doing a lot of other sports too, like soccer, handball, table tennis. I tried a bit of everything. And when I was with the Federation we had opportunitites to try other things too.
What red and white wines would you recommend? - Ellen, USA
I could talk about wine even more than tennis! This is quite a difficult question. First of all, you have to know your price range. You can spend from 10 euros up to a couple of thousand euros. There's a big gap between some wine prices. I'll just give you the names of a few good red wines from Bordeaux, a region I know very well. I would go with either Château Latour or Château Mouton Rothschild - those are two of my favorite wines from Bordeaux.
The age of a wine is very important to me. I really like old wines, especially old red wines. My favorites are from about 1959 to 1982. When you get to about 1990 it's too young, but when it's the early '80s or older, it's the typical taste, color and smell of old wine. It's just amazing. It's such a different experience, and sharing something like that with your friends is really just unforgettable.
Then onto the white wines. I would go with Château d'Yquem, particularly from 1896. I had that wine right at the site - the owner gave us the privilege to taste it right there. It was such a special experience. I bought a 1937 bottle about seven or eight years ago and said I would only drink it when I won a Grand Slam. We waited a little bit before drinking it but in the summer of 2007 we finally did. I shared it with those who helped me get to where I was. Again, sharing something like that with the people who are close to you is an unforgettable experience.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Amélie blogs from Luxembourg!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Hello again everyone!
I just came from watching my friend Pauline Parmentier playing Daniela Hantuchova. She wasn't able to win but the second set was really close, which I was happy about! Pauline was playing very well in the second set.
Apart from my practice today, I had quite a relaxing day. We started off having breakfast all together, then we went on-site for an hour and a half of practice. I was planning to go to the gym but my legs were feeling a little tight, so I chose to get some treatment and a massage, as well as some stretching. I spent the rest of the afternoon taking it easy, before coming back to the site to give Pauline a little support during her match.
I usually relax by reading, watching movies on my computer or going on the internet. I spend quite a lot of my internet time on eBay, looking to buy some wine. As you may already know, wine is one of my passions, and I'm always looking to buy good bottles at good prices. You can find a lot of good buys on eBay! I talk to my friends on Skype too. As for reading, there isn't one type of book I always read. One of my best friends is an editor and he gives me advice on what books to read and which up-and-coming young writers to look out for, and I've read a lot of good books thanks to him.
I was really happy to see so many questions come in today, and I'll answer some of them now. Thanks for reading and I'll talk to you all again tomorrow!
Amélie
When you're travelling to different cities around the world, do you ever find the time to visit historical places? - Trustus, Russia
I don't usually have much time. My trips usually just consist of tennis, gym, hotel and airports! But I did go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York this year, and saw some of Tokyo last month. I was disappointed not to see the Great Wall of China in Beijing this year. I always try to see Rome when I play there, because there's so much history there and it's so beautiful. And I did spend a lot of time in Zurich last week, as I mentioned yesterday.
I'll join in on the probably gazillion people asking you: Who will be your new coach? - Marie
This is my last tournament of the year, and I'm really just trying to focus on this week for now, and after this I'll have lots of time to find the right coach. I have a few people in mind, but I'm really trying to find the best fit, because I don't have the time to go through several people before deciding on one. I want to find the right one and I'll work with them through the off-season, then go to 2009 with them. And for those of you wondering, my old coach and I still have a great relationship. Loic and I talked just a few days ago. We're still in good contact.
It was great when you and Mary Pierce were both at the top of the game a few years ago. Are you in contact with her? - Ian
I heard from her in July, so it has been a few months. When I spoke to her she was still having injury problems, and not even able to run. She's obviously in a tough situation. But she still believes she will come back and play again. I think it will happen. She's enjoying life and really trying to come back, so I wish her the best. We had some great moments and emotional wins together, especially in Fed Cup. I can't imagine being in her situation. It can't be easy.
What is your favorite movie, and favorite actors? - Shira, Israel
I get asked this a lot and it's always hard for me to pick one! It changes all the time. I'll see a movie and love it, then I'll see another one and love that. Overall, I'd say some of my favorite actors are Anthony Hopkins and Denzel Washington, and my favorite actresses are Hillary Swank, Jodie Foster and Meryl Streep. I recently saw Mamma Mia and it was brilliant. Meryl Streep was brilliant in it. I really needed to relax and that's what I got from that movie. There's also a French movie I really enjoyed recently, called Deux Jours a Tuer. It's about killing time for two days, not killing people! It's a really interesting movie...
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Hello again everyone!
I just came from watching my friend Pauline Parmentier playing Daniela Hantuchova. She wasn't able to win but the second set was really close, which I was happy about! Pauline was playing very well in the second set.
Apart from my practice today, I had quite a relaxing day. We started off having breakfast all together, then we went on-site for an hour and a half of practice. I was planning to go to the gym but my legs were feeling a little tight, so I chose to get some treatment and a massage, as well as some stretching. I spent the rest of the afternoon taking it easy, before coming back to the site to give Pauline a little support during her match.
I usually relax by reading, watching movies on my computer or going on the internet. I spend quite a lot of my internet time on eBay, looking to buy some wine. As you may already know, wine is one of my passions, and I'm always looking to buy good bottles at good prices. You can find a lot of good buys on eBay! I talk to my friends on Skype too. As for reading, there isn't one type of book I always read. One of my best friends is an editor and he gives me advice on what books to read and which up-and-coming young writers to look out for, and I've read a lot of good books thanks to him.
I was really happy to see so many questions come in today, and I'll answer some of them now. Thanks for reading and I'll talk to you all again tomorrow!
Amélie
When you're travelling to different cities around the world, do you ever find the time to visit historical places? - Trustus, Russia
I don't usually have much time. My trips usually just consist of tennis, gym, hotel and airports! But I did go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York this year, and saw some of Tokyo last month. I was disappointed not to see the Great Wall of China in Beijing this year. I always try to see Rome when I play there, because there's so much history there and it's so beautiful. And I did spend a lot of time in Zurich last week, as I mentioned yesterday.
I'll join in on the probably gazillion people asking you: Who will be your new coach? - Marie
This is my last tournament of the year, and I'm really just trying to focus on this week for now, and after this I'll have lots of time to find the right coach. I have a few people in mind, but I'm really trying to find the best fit, because I don't have the time to go through several people before deciding on one. I want to find the right one and I'll work with them through the off-season, then go to 2009 with them. And for those of you wondering, my old coach and I still have a great relationship. Loic and I talked just a few days ago. We're still in good contact.
It was great when you and Mary Pierce were both at the top of the game a few years ago. Are you in contact with her? - Ian
I heard from her in July, so it has been a few months. When I spoke to her she was still having injury problems, and not even able to run. She's obviously in a tough situation. But she still believes she will come back and play again. I think it will happen. She's enjoying life and really trying to come back, so I wish her the best. We had some great moments and emotional wins together, especially in Fed Cup. I can't imagine being in her situation. It can't be easy.
What is your favorite movie, and favorite actors? - Shira, Israel
I get asked this a lot and it's always hard for me to pick one! It changes all the time. I'll see a movie and love it, then I'll see another one and love that. Overall, I'd say some of my favorite actors are Anthony Hopkins and Denzel Washington, and my favorite actresses are Hillary Swank, Jodie Foster and Meryl Streep. I recently saw Mamma Mia and it was brilliant. Meryl Streep was brilliant in it. I really needed to relax and that's what I got from that movie. There's also a French movie I really enjoyed recently, called Deux Jours a Tuer. It's about killing time for two days, not killing people! It's a really interesting movie...
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Sunday, October 19, 2008
Amélie blogs from Luxembourg!
LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg - There aren't many firsts left for Amélie Mauresmo. Two Grand Slam titles, the No.1 ranking, the admiration of a nation. But one thing she hasn't done yet is the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Player Blog - until now. Come along to Luxembourg as the Frenchwoman blogs from the FORTIS Championships Luxembourg.
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Sunday, October 19, 2008
Hello everyone! Hopefully you'll all enjoy reading along with my blog this week
I'm happy to be back in Luxembourg again. It has been years since I played this tournament. The tournament director has been asking me every year if I'll play it, so it makes me feel really welcome here now that I've finally been able to fit it into my fall tennis schedule. It's a nice reward for their patience, too.
From my home in Geneva I went to Zürich last week, and yesterday we came here to Luxembourg. I had a good week of practice in Zürich. I knew it would be difficult to get court time if I came to Luxembourg earlier, because a lot of the players in qualifying would need to practice, so I just stayed in Zürich. We had a chance to go into the city a little bit too - the old city of Zürich - and it was great. I did some shopping with my friend Alexia. I left Zürich at about 1pm on Saturday and I actually drove here - it's not too far, as I got to the hotel around 4:30pm.
Luxembourg is a really nice place! There's great treatment from the hotel, the people are really nice and they speak French here, which makes it feel just like home My friend Pauline Parmentier, who is also playing here, arrived last night with her coach, so we all went out to an Italian restaurant for dinner last night, and just discovered some of the city. I think lots of the players are happy when they find Italian restaurants in every city on the Tour... it's one of my routines!
My mom is also here this week. She doesn't come to my tournaments too often, which makes this week pretty special. She'll be able to enjoy the city this week and even watch some tennis. I'm looking forward to spending time with her.
We waited all day to hit on Centre Court here and I just came from there. It was a good practice and now I'm about to do some stretching and get a massage, then probably dinner. I'm not sure if we're going to go out for dinner because it's freezing here, but if we do I really hope we aren't going to walk too far!
I think I'm playing my first match on Wednesday, which will be good, because I still feel a little stiff from travelling and it gives me a few days to get used to the courts. It will also give me a good opportunity to catch up with all of you on everything, so I'm looking forward to the next few days of blogging, as well as answering the questions I hope you'll send in!
Until tomorrow,
Amélie
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Sunday, October 19, 2008
Hello everyone! Hopefully you'll all enjoy reading along with my blog this week
I'm happy to be back in Luxembourg again. It has been years since I played this tournament. The tournament director has been asking me every year if I'll play it, so it makes me feel really welcome here now that I've finally been able to fit it into my fall tennis schedule. It's a nice reward for their patience, too.
From my home in Geneva I went to Zürich last week, and yesterday we came here to Luxembourg. I had a good week of practice in Zürich. I knew it would be difficult to get court time if I came to Luxembourg earlier, because a lot of the players in qualifying would need to practice, so I just stayed in Zürich. We had a chance to go into the city a little bit too - the old city of Zürich - and it was great. I did some shopping with my friend Alexia. I left Zürich at about 1pm on Saturday and I actually drove here - it's not too far, as I got to the hotel around 4:30pm.
Luxembourg is a really nice place! There's great treatment from the hotel, the people are really nice and they speak French here, which makes it feel just like home My friend Pauline Parmentier, who is also playing here, arrived last night with her coach, so we all went out to an Italian restaurant for dinner last night, and just discovered some of the city. I think lots of the players are happy when they find Italian restaurants in every city on the Tour... it's one of my routines!
My mom is also here this week. She doesn't come to my tournaments too often, which makes this week pretty special. She'll be able to enjoy the city this week and even watch some tennis. I'm looking forward to spending time with her.
We waited all day to hit on Centre Court here and I just came from there. It was a good practice and now I'm about to do some stretching and get a massage, then probably dinner. I'm not sure if we're going to go out for dinner because it's freezing here, but if we do I really hope we aren't going to walk too far!
I think I'm playing my first match on Wednesday, which will be good, because I still feel a little stiff from travelling and it gives me a few days to get used to the courts. It will also give me a good opportunity to catch up with all of you on everything, so I'm looking forward to the next few days of blogging, as well as answering the questions I hope you'll send in!
Until tomorrow,
Amélie
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Luxembourg Draw
(1)Elena Dementieva (RUS) v Q
Tathiana Garbin (ITA) v Gisela Dulko (ARG)
Anna-Lena Groenefeld (GER) v (WC)Yanina Wickmayer (BEL)
Q v (5)Amelie Mauresmo (FRA)
(3)Daniela Hantuchova (SVK) v Pauline Parmentier (FRA)
Sofia Arvidsson (SWE) v Sabine Lisicki (GER)
Sara Errani (ITA) v Marina Erakovic (NZL)
Q v (8)Sorana Cirstea (ROU)
(7)Anabel Medina Garrigues (ESP) v Virginia Ruano Pascual (ESP)
Q v Marta Domachowska (POL)
Peng Shuai (CHN) v Vera Dushevina (RUS)
Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) v (4)Caroline Wozniacki (DEN)
(6)Li Na (CHN) v (WC)Mandy Minella (LUX)
Tsvetana Pironkova (BUL) v Mariya Koryttseva (UKR)
(WC)Laura Robson (GBR) v Iveta Benesova (CZE)
Mathilde Johansson (FRA) v (2)Anna Chakvetadze (RUS)
Her last tournament this season .Good Luck Amelie .
Tathiana Garbin (ITA) v Gisela Dulko (ARG)
Anna-Lena Groenefeld (GER) v (WC)Yanina Wickmayer (BEL)
Q v (5)Amelie Mauresmo (FRA)
(3)Daniela Hantuchova (SVK) v Pauline Parmentier (FRA)
Sofia Arvidsson (SWE) v Sabine Lisicki (GER)
Sara Errani (ITA) v Marina Erakovic (NZL)
Q v (8)Sorana Cirstea (ROU)
(7)Anabel Medina Garrigues (ESP) v Virginia Ruano Pascual (ESP)
Q v Marta Domachowska (POL)
Peng Shuai (CHN) v Vera Dushevina (RUS)
Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) v (4)Caroline Wozniacki (DEN)
(6)Li Na (CHN) v (WC)Mandy Minella (LUX)
Tsvetana Pironkova (BUL) v Mariya Koryttseva (UKR)
(WC)Laura Robson (GBR) v Iveta Benesova (CZE)
Mathilde Johansson (FRA) v (2)Anna Chakvetadze (RUS)
Her last tournament this season .Good Luck Amelie .
Monday, October 13, 2008
Horrible Loss
Amelie lost her first round Match in Zurich today losing to Victoria Azarenka 2-6 ,1-6 in an Hour and six minutes Amelie had 1 Ace ,3 DF and a serve of 67 % .Amelie has one more tournement before the end of her Season .Good luck Next time Amelie , ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Direction Zurich ! :
Few days old but still news .
Direction Zurich ! :
12/10/2008
Amelie left Russia yesterday and headed to Zurich where she'll compete in her next tournament...
With the desire to end the season on a positive note,Amelie will compete in the tournament in Zurich.While waiting for the schedule of play,Amelie has a practice session with the Italian Flavia Penetta and a training session.
Direction Zurich ! :
12/10/2008
Amelie left Russia yesterday and headed to Zurich where she'll compete in her next tournament...
With the desire to end the season on a positive note,Amelie will compete in the tournament in Zurich.While waiting for the schedule of play,Amelie has a practice session with the Italian Flavia Penetta and a training session.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Zurich Open Draw
Jelena Jankovic (SRB) bye
Nadia Petrova (RUS) vs. Flavia Pennetta (ITA)
Katarina Srebotnik (SLO) vs. Timea Bacsinszky (SUI)
Qualifier vs. Agnieszka Radwanska (POL)
Vera Zvonareva (RUS) bye
Anabel Medina Garrigues (ESP) vs. Na Li (CHN)
Amélie Mauresmo (FRA) vs. Victoria Azarenka (BLR)
Qualifier vs. Anna Chakvetadze (RUS)
Daniela Hantuchova (SVK) vs. Maria Kirilenko (RUS)
Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) vs. Francesca Schiavone (ITA)
Alona Bondarenko (UKR) vs. Alize Cornet (FRA)
Venus Williams (USA) bye
Patty Schnyder (SUI) vs. Qualifier
Qualifier vs. Sybille Bammer (AUT)
Marion Bartoli (FRA) vs. Agnes Szavay (HUN)
Ana Ivanovic (SRB) bye
Nadia Petrova (RUS) vs. Flavia Pennetta (ITA)
Katarina Srebotnik (SLO) vs. Timea Bacsinszky (SUI)
Qualifier vs. Agnieszka Radwanska (POL)
Vera Zvonareva (RUS) bye
Anabel Medina Garrigues (ESP) vs. Na Li (CHN)
Amélie Mauresmo (FRA) vs. Victoria Azarenka (BLR)
Qualifier vs. Anna Chakvetadze (RUS)
Daniela Hantuchova (SVK) vs. Maria Kirilenko (RUS)
Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) vs. Francesca Schiavone (ITA)
Alona Bondarenko (UKR) vs. Alize Cornet (FRA)
Venus Williams (USA) bye
Patty Schnyder (SUI) vs. Qualifier
Qualifier vs. Sybille Bammer (AUT)
Marion Bartoli (FRA) vs. Agnes Szavay (HUN)
Ana Ivanovic (SRB) bye
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Almost but not Enough
Amelie almost beat Dinar Safina yesterday Winning the first set 7-6(2) but in to very close sets losing the match 7-6(2),4-6 ,4-6 in a marathon match that laster 2 Hours and 25 Mins Amelie had 53 UE in the match 8DF and a serve of 55% but played the best tennis she has all year long next Up is Zurich .Good Luck Amelie .ALLEZ AMELIE ,GO MOMO
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Safina and Mauresmo prefer Whirlpool
Whirlpool company taught a culinary lesson at its booth at the VIP area of the “Kremlin Cup” with the participation all of the ladies’ event players Dinara Safina and Amelie Mauresmo. Guided by an experienced chef the two players cooked two very tasty fish meals using state-of -the art processors manufactured by the world famous producer of kitchen and home electronics. The numerous tournament guests who attended the culinary clinic tasted the meals and highly appreciated the work of the two players and Whirlpool equipment.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Finally a First Round Win
Amelie beat fellow countrywoman Alize Cornet today in their first round match at the Krimlin Cup(Moscow) Winning 6(3)-7 ,6-3 ,6-4 in a match that took over 2 hours and 30 mins that produced 7 DF and 63 UE from Amelie .Next up is Safina .Good Luck Amelie .ALLEZ AMELIE, GO MOMO
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Moscow Draw
Jelena Jankovic (1) - BYE
Vera Dushevina - Nicole Vaidisova
Ekaterina Makarova - Elena Vesnina
Flavia Pennetta - Venus Williams (6)
Elena Dementieva (3) - BYE
Alena Bondarenko - Qualifier
Nadia Petrova - Qualifier
Caroline Wozniacki - Anna Chakvetadze (8)
Vera Zvonareva (7) - Maria Kirilenko
Qualifier - Daniela Hantuchova
Dominica Cibulkova - Marion Bartoli
BYE - Ana Ivanovic (4)
Svetlana Kuznetsova (5) - Na Li
Qualifier - Viktoria Azarenka
Amelie Mauresmo - Alize Cornet
BYE - Dinara Safina (2)
Vera Dushevina - Nicole Vaidisova
Ekaterina Makarova - Elena Vesnina
Flavia Pennetta - Venus Williams (6)
Elena Dementieva (3) - BYE
Alena Bondarenko - Qualifier
Nadia Petrova - Qualifier
Caroline Wozniacki - Anna Chakvetadze (8)
Vera Zvonareva (7) - Maria Kirilenko
Qualifier - Daniela Hantuchova
Dominica Cibulkova - Marion Bartoli
BYE - Ana Ivanovic (4)
Svetlana Kuznetsova (5) - Na Li
Qualifier - Viktoria Azarenka
Amelie Mauresmo - Alize Cornet
BYE - Dinara Safina (2)
Friday, October 3, 2008
Amélie Mauresmo will play in Luxembourg
Amélie Mauresmo jouera au Luxembourg
Après de longues négociations ces dernières années, les organisateurs des « Fortis Championships » peuvent annoncer avec une très grande satisfaction la venue de l’ancienne numéro un mondial Amélie Mauresmo, qui s’est inscrite dans la nuit du 30 septembre au 01 octobre 2008 pour jouer les « Fortis Championships 2008 » qui se dérouleront du 18 au 26 octobre au Centre Sportif CK à Kockelscheuer.
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Amélie Mauresmo will play in Luxembourg
After long negotiations in recent years, organizers of "Fortis Championships" can announce with great satisfaction the arrival of former world number one Amélie Mauresmo, who has entered on the night of September 30 to October 01, 2008 to play 'Fortis Championships in 2008 "to be held from 18 to 26 October to CK Sports Center in Kockelscheuer.
Après de longues négociations ces dernières années, les organisateurs des « Fortis Championships » peuvent annoncer avec une très grande satisfaction la venue de l’ancienne numéro un mondial Amélie Mauresmo, qui s’est inscrite dans la nuit du 30 septembre au 01 octobre 2008 pour jouer les « Fortis Championships 2008 » qui se dérouleront du 18 au 26 octobre au Centre Sportif CK à Kockelscheuer.
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Amélie Mauresmo will play in Luxembourg
After long negotiations in recent years, organizers of "Fortis Championships" can announce with great satisfaction the arrival of former world number one Amélie Mauresmo, who has entered on the night of September 30 to October 01, 2008 to play 'Fortis Championships in 2008 "to be held from 18 to 26 October to CK Sports Center in Kockelscheuer.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Towards a new beginning ..
01/10/2008
"I need a fresh start to regain my best level ..."
- Amelie how do you approach your last tournament of the season?
Morally and physically I feel good. I was disappointed not to win more matches in my last two tournaments played but as I already expressed my site, I feel a lot of good things are back and my motivation is great. I feel it I miss not much to return even though I realize that I need victories to get confidence back and automation recover fully in place. I'm on the right track.
- How you live is not to be accompanied by your usual staff at the end of this season?
Well as having spent six great years alongside Loïc and with all the results that we know I had decided before leaving for Asia to resume my only way to answer some questions. Following these two tournaments, I indicated to Loïc my decision to stop our collaboration because I think I need a fresh start.
- As you have a specific goal?
My goal is to finish the year by winning a maximum of matches to stay on a high note end of the year and then back over a period of training that I will unveil in a few weeks.
"I need a fresh start to regain my best level ..."
- Amelie how do you approach your last tournament of the season?
Morally and physically I feel good. I was disappointed not to win more matches in my last two tournaments played but as I already expressed my site, I feel a lot of good things are back and my motivation is great. I feel it I miss not much to return even though I realize that I need victories to get confidence back and automation recover fully in place. I'm on the right track.
- How you live is not to be accompanied by your usual staff at the end of this season?
Well as having spent six great years alongside Loïc and with all the results that we know I had decided before leaving for Asia to resume my only way to answer some questions. Following these two tournaments, I indicated to Loïc my decision to stop our collaboration because I think I need a fresh start.
- As you have a specific goal?
My goal is to finish the year by winning a maximum of matches to stay on a high note end of the year and then back over a period of training that I will unveil in a few weeks.
Monday, September 29, 2008
- End of collaboration ... :
- Fin de collaboration... :
29/09/2008
Amélie décide de mettre un terme à sa collaboration avec Loïc Courteau et Michel Franco.
Après plus de six années passées ensemble avec à la clef deux titres du Grand Chelem ( Australian Open et Wimbledon ) et la place de numéro un mondiale, Amélie a décidé de mettre un terme à sa collaboration avec Loïc Courteau et Michel Franco. Dans les prochaines semaines, Amélie annoncera son organisation pour la saison 2009. Son programme de fin d'année reste inchangé, Amélie se rendra a Moscou en fin de semaine et enchainera avec les tournois de Zurich, Linz ou Luxembourg.
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- End of collaboration ... :
29/09/2008
Amelie decided to end her collaboration with Loic Courteau and Michel Franco.
After more than six years spent together with the key two titles Grand Slam (Australian Open and Wimbledon) and the place of world number one, Amelie decided to end her collaboration with Loic Courteau and Michel Franco. In the coming weeks, Amelie will announce her organization for the 2009 season. The program of year-end remains unchanged, Amélie will travel to Moscow this weekend and continue with tournaments in Zurich, Linz or Luxembourg
29/09/2008
Amélie décide de mettre un terme à sa collaboration avec Loïc Courteau et Michel Franco.
Après plus de six années passées ensemble avec à la clef deux titres du Grand Chelem ( Australian Open et Wimbledon ) et la place de numéro un mondiale, Amélie a décidé de mettre un terme à sa collaboration avec Loïc Courteau et Michel Franco. Dans les prochaines semaines, Amélie annoncera son organisation pour la saison 2009. Son programme de fin d'année reste inchangé, Amélie se rendra a Moscou en fin de semaine et enchainera avec les tournois de Zurich, Linz ou Luxembourg.
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- End of collaboration ... :
29/09/2008
Amelie decided to end her collaboration with Loic Courteau and Michel Franco.
After more than six years spent together with the key two titles Grand Slam (Australian Open and Wimbledon) and the place of world number one, Amelie decided to end her collaboration with Loic Courteau and Michel Franco. In the coming weeks, Amelie will announce her organization for the 2009 season. The program of year-end remains unchanged, Amélie will travel to Moscow this weekend and continue with tournaments in Zurich, Linz or Luxembourg
Saturday, September 27, 2008
- Amelie come back ! :
26/09/2008
In an exclusive interview given to WeLovetennis.fr; Sam Sumik is talking about Amelie...
Source: www.WeLoveTennis.fr : I've always been a big fan of Amelie; today I am trying to understand what is happening with her, at the same time I don't know much about what is happening ;so it's though to Analise the situation given that I don't have all the facts.Fact is Amelie is one hell of a player,and like a lot of specialists i believe that her career is far from over.I don't know if she will a Grand Slam but it's clear that she has all the weapons to be a contender.It is true that on the women's tour that I know so well things have changed;competition is tougher;when I look at Vera who is ranked world # 9 is Russia's 5TH player;it says it all.But speaking of Amelie,there are things that can be accomplished;she has a complete game;and there are qualities in her that other players don't have ,and it's interesting,a coach is always looking for a challenge".
In an exclusive interview given to WeLovetennis.fr; Sam Sumik is talking about Amelie...
Source: www.WeLoveTennis.fr : I've always been a big fan of Amelie; today I am trying to understand what is happening with her, at the same time I don't know much about what is happening ;so it's though to Analise the situation given that I don't have all the facts.Fact is Amelie is one hell of a player,and like a lot of specialists i believe that her career is far from over.I don't know if she will a Grand Slam but it's clear that she has all the weapons to be a contender.It is true that on the women's tour that I know so well things have changed;competition is tougher;when I look at Vera who is ranked world # 9 is Russia's 5TH player;it says it all.But speaking of Amelie,there are things that can be accomplished;she has a complete game;and there are qualities in her that other players don't have ,and it's interesting,a coach is always looking for a challenge".
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
China Open Draw
(1)Jankovic, Jelena (SRB) Bye
Razzano, Virginie (FRA) vs. Q
Tanasugarn, Tamarine (THA) vs. Srebotnik, Katarina (SLO)
Dulko, Gisela (ARG) vs. (7)Hantuchova, Daniela (SVK)
(3)Safina, Dinara (RUS) Bye
Li, Na (CHN)vs. Schiavone, Francesca (ITA)
Szavay, Agnes (HUN) vs. Q
Medina Garrigues, Anabel (ESP) vs (5)Zvonareva, Vera (RUS)
(8)Chakvetadze, Anna (RUS) vs. Wozniacki, Caroline (DEN)
Cibulkova, Dominika (SVK) vs. Mauresmo, Amelie (FRA)
Peng, Shuai (CHN) vs. Q
(4)Kuznetsova, Svetlana (RUS) BYE
(6)Radwanska, Agnieszka (POL) vs. Zheng, Jie (CHN)
Yan, Zi (CHN) vs Sugiyama, Ai (JPN)
Cornet, Alize (FRA) vs. Q
(6)Ivanovic, Ana (SRB) Bye
Razzano, Virginie (FRA) vs. Q
Tanasugarn, Tamarine (THA) vs. Srebotnik, Katarina (SLO)
Dulko, Gisela (ARG) vs. (7)Hantuchova, Daniela (SVK)
(3)Safina, Dinara (RUS) Bye
Li, Na (CHN)vs. Schiavone, Francesca (ITA)
Szavay, Agnes (HUN) vs. Q
Medina Garrigues, Anabel (ESP) vs (5)Zvonareva, Vera (RUS)
(8)Chakvetadze, Anna (RUS) vs. Wozniacki, Caroline (DEN)
Cibulkova, Dominika (SVK) vs. Mauresmo, Amelie (FRA)
Peng, Shuai (CHN) vs. Q
(4)Kuznetsova, Svetlana (RUS) BYE
(6)Radwanska, Agnieszka (POL) vs. Zheng, Jie (CHN)
Yan, Zi (CHN) vs Sugiyama, Ai (JPN)
Cornet, Alize (FRA) vs. Q
(6)Ivanovic, Ana (SRB) Bye
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Horrible First Round lost
Amelie lost her First Match at the Pan Pacific in Tokyo today losing to Dominika Cibulkova in 3 sets 6-0 , 1-6 ,6(8)-7 in a match that lasted 2 Hours and 35 Mins Amelie came out strong in the First set ,But fell apart in the 2nd set She made a good and strong comeback in the 3rd set she held her serve to go up 5-4 and had 3 Match points but could not take advantage of them and lost the game, that lead to a tie breaker where she got out to a quick 4-1 lead before it got tied at 4 all she had 2 more Match points but could not cash them in and lost .Next Up is Beijing .Good Luck Amelie ,ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Tokyo Draw
Jankovic (1) bye
Pennetta - Peer
Morita - Szavay
Li - Kuznetsova (5)
Dementieva (3) bye
Cornet - Q
Wozniacki - Q
Schiavone - Hantuchova (7)
Chakvetadze (8) - Q
Razzano - Sugiyama
Cibulkova - Mauresmo
Safina (4) bye
Radwanska (6) - Nakamura
Kirilenko - Bartoli
Q - Petrova
Not gonna be easy but Good Luck Amelie
Pennetta - Peer
Morita - Szavay
Li - Kuznetsova (5)
Dementieva (3) bye
Cornet - Q
Wozniacki - Q
Schiavone - Hantuchova (7)
Chakvetadze (8) - Q
Razzano - Sugiyama
Cibulkova - Mauresmo
Safina (4) bye
Radwanska (6) - Nakamura
Kirilenko - Bartoli
Q - Petrova
Not gonna be easy but Good Luck Amelie
Friday, September 12, 2008
Mauresmo will attempt to break
According to L'Equipe, Amélie Mauresmo will dispute the end of the season without Loic Courteau, her coach the past six years. A collaborative end is looming on the horizon 2009.
In solo in Asia and Europe
The year 2008 was the year of all challenged to Amélie Mauresmo. Bombarded by injuries, undermined by a morale-mast, the former world No. 1 had indicated earlier this season her desire to gradually take her career if the results were not. These facts are discreet, in fits and starts, but the talent is still there. After a U.S. tour that describes herself "globally positive", was expected to see Mauresmo continue her rebound in the global hierarchy to reinstate the Top 20 (she rose from the 35th to 24th place in two months). The goal is still largely in its scope but it will not Loic Courteau. The few days of rest taken by the French have nurtured her reflection not contest the end of the season in the company of one who is her coach for six long years. Arriving on Thursday contains Asian, Mauresmo is therefore alone, she has also decided to end her collaboration with her personal physiotherapist Michel Franco. The two men will be absent at her side in Japan and China, but also upon her return to Europe, Zurich and Linz.
Not the first time
Courteau seems difficult to digest this radical change but understood if we are to believe his words in the columns of L'Equipe: Actually, I do not know yet if I will continue to lead Amélie next year. We will point once this season ended. I admit that I was personally disappointed by her results, her level and her conduct on the court during its last matches. I think that here, a break is beneficial. There are six and a half years that I lead, perhaps she need something else, perhaps me too. " Thus, a very accomplice, almost fraternal, is taking end, but the information must be taken with tweezers. Although Mauresmo has decided to break this rule, the latter has already aligned with tournaments solo, without Courteau at her side. As was the case last February, at the Open Gaz de France, where the technician had been lent a strong hand the team to France to Fed Cup in China. Whether alone or accompanied evil, Mauresmo has confirmed her intention to continue her career at the highest level at least another season.
In solo in Asia and Europe
The year 2008 was the year of all challenged to Amélie Mauresmo. Bombarded by injuries, undermined by a morale-mast, the former world No. 1 had indicated earlier this season her desire to gradually take her career if the results were not. These facts are discreet, in fits and starts, but the talent is still there. After a U.S. tour that describes herself "globally positive", was expected to see Mauresmo continue her rebound in the global hierarchy to reinstate the Top 20 (she rose from the 35th to 24th place in two months). The goal is still largely in its scope but it will not Loic Courteau. The few days of rest taken by the French have nurtured her reflection not contest the end of the season in the company of one who is her coach for six long years. Arriving on Thursday contains Asian, Mauresmo is therefore alone, she has also decided to end her collaboration with her personal physiotherapist Michel Franco. The two men will be absent at her side in Japan and China, but also upon her return to Europe, Zurich and Linz.
Not the first time
Courteau seems difficult to digest this radical change but understood if we are to believe his words in the columns of L'Equipe: Actually, I do not know yet if I will continue to lead Amélie next year. We will point once this season ended. I admit that I was personally disappointed by her results, her level and her conduct on the court during its last matches. I think that here, a break is beneficial. There are six and a half years that I lead, perhaps she need something else, perhaps me too. " Thus, a very accomplice, almost fraternal, is taking end, but the information must be taken with tweezers. Although Mauresmo has decided to break this rule, the latter has already aligned with tournaments solo, without Courteau at her side. As was the case last February, at the Open Gaz de France, where the technician had been lent a strong hand the team to France to Fed Cup in China. Whether alone or accompanied evil, Mauresmo has confirmed her intention to continue her career at the highest level at least another season.
Amélie without Loïc until end of 2008
an amiable split between the two parties which will decide, at the end of the season the future of their collaboration. Loic, who in the columns of L'Equipe, said he is disappointed by the results and the performance on the court of his protégéé could put an end to their collaboration' . Michel Franco has already left the team . Amélie Mauresmo therefore will have to find the means of finishing her season well and also to determine under what conditions she will start the following one.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Fourth Round Loss
Amelie loss her 4th round match today vs Flavia Pennetta in a horrible loss 3-6 ,0-6 Amelie had 11 DF in the first set alone with a total of 14 DF and 40 UE with 3 Aces and a serve of 52% .Next up Amelie plays Tokyo, Good Luck ,ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Into The Round of 16
Amelie won her third round match today vs fellow countrywoman Julia Coin 6-4, 6-4 to advance into the 4th round Amelie had 5 DF ,1 Ace , 14 UE and a serve of 57% in a match that took 1 Hours and 24 Mins to win ,Next up is Petrova or Pennetta ,Good Luck Amelie .ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Second Round Bagel Win
Amelie won her 2nd round match today vs Kaia Kanepi 2-6 ,6-4 ,6-0 to advance to the 2rd round of the US Open Amelie had 3 Aces a serve of 50% 5 DF and 27 UE in a match that took 1 hour and 44 Mins . Good Luck Amelie for your next match .ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Tough Win & New Outfit
Amelie beat fellow countrywoman and good friend Nathalie Dechy in the First round of the US Open 4-6 ,6-3, 6-2 in a hard fought win that lasted 2 Hours and 22 Mins .Amelie had Poop Stats during the entire match with a total of 12 DF 8 in the first set alone and 40 UE aith a serve of 50% and 4 Aces .Good Luck Next Round .ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO
Monday, August 25, 2008
Mauresmo: "Ready to go to battle"
The former World N.1 preparing to compete in the U.S. Open with confidence, and above all without injury.
"For the 1st time in a long, I feel good physically," welcomes Amélie Mauresmo before facing Nathalie Dechy in the 1st round the USA. Semi-finalist in Cincinnati and New Haven, the French ends doubt: "As confidence has returned, I resumed my good habits: go ahead and take the net by storm!"
-- How do you feel when to start the U.S. Open?
-- "For the first time in many years, I feel good physically. Here, I still have a small cold. But nothing very serious. This has not prevented the chain of good performances. Beyond result, I have to continue on the basis of recent weeks (semi-finals in Cincinnati and New Haven). I turn this Grand Slam with pleasure. I'm ready to go into combat. In the first round, I lost to Nathalie Dechy. She beat me in Cincinnati (mid-August) but I am no longer the same. I turned a corner. "
-- How do you explain your regaining form?
-- "There is no miracle. I'm not injured anywhere and, as if by chance, I start to play well. Before, I was in a period of doubts, less interest in working [hitting rock bottom?]. Here, as confidence returned, I took my good habits: go ahead and take the net by storm! "
-- Think you can still win a third Grand Slam title, after Australia and Wimbledon in 2006?
-- "I do not know. Anything can happen. In any case, my game is being put in place. I feel that it deserves. I showed last week (in New Haven, semi-finalist) j 'had the weapons to beat the best players in the world. All this is encouraging. I want to keep going. "
"For the 1st time in a long, I feel good physically," welcomes Amélie Mauresmo before facing Nathalie Dechy in the 1st round the USA. Semi-finalist in Cincinnati and New Haven, the French ends doubt: "As confidence has returned, I resumed my good habits: go ahead and take the net by storm!"
-- How do you feel when to start the U.S. Open?
-- "For the first time in many years, I feel good physically. Here, I still have a small cold. But nothing very serious. This has not prevented the chain of good performances. Beyond result, I have to continue on the basis of recent weeks (semi-finals in Cincinnati and New Haven). I turn this Grand Slam with pleasure. I'm ready to go into combat. In the first round, I lost to Nathalie Dechy. She beat me in Cincinnati (mid-August) but I am no longer the same. I turned a corner. "
-- How do you explain your regaining form?
-- "There is no miracle. I'm not injured anywhere and, as if by chance, I start to play well. Before, I was in a period of doubts, less interest in working [hitting rock bottom?]. Here, as confidence returned, I took my good habits: go ahead and take the net by storm! "
-- Think you can still win a third Grand Slam title, after Australia and Wimbledon in 2006?
-- "I do not know. Anything can happen. In any case, my game is being put in place. I feel that it deserves. I showed last week (in New Haven, semi-finalist) j 'had the weapons to beat the best players in the world. All this is encouraging. I want to keep going. "
Saturday, August 23, 2008
- "The thrill is back " :
Despite her loss in the semis,Amelie came out feeling positive after these 2 tournaments in the US
Amelie lost in the semis to the Russian Anna Chakvetadze(3/6 6/3/6/1).Despite it all,the Frenchwoman came out feeling positive about making the semis in both tournaments played.Amelie: " I felt things that I couldn't last month or even before.At that time,it was frustrating to be on the court and not feel any joy,the fun and the motivation that goes with that".
Amelie lost in the semis to the Russian Anna Chakvetadze(3/6 6/3/6/1).Despite it all,the Frenchwoman came out feeling positive about making the semis in both tournaments played.Amelie: " I felt things that I couldn't last month or even before.At that time,it was frustrating to be on the court and not feel any joy,the fun and the motivation that goes with that".
Friday, August 22, 2008
Semi-Final Loss
Amelie lost her Semi Final match vs Anna Chakvetadze tonight 3-6,6-3,1-6 Amelie had 7 DF 2 Aces and 34 Unforced Errors with a serve of only 54% Amelie did put up a fight despite the loss the majority of the points in the last set went to Deuce .Next up is the US Open GOOD LUCK.ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO
Thursday, August 21, 2008
In the Semi's
Amelie earned a sopt in the Semi Finals today at Pilot Pen beating Agnes Szavay in strait sets 6-4 ,7-5 Amelie won the match in 1 Hours and 48 Mins she had 5 DF and 1 Ace and her serve was at 55% ,Next up is Chakvetadze Good Luck Amelie .ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
In To The Quarter-Finals
Amelie Won her 2nd round match today vs Patty Schnyder in another tought match that lasted 2 Hours and 9 Mins Amelie won 6-4 , 3-6 ,7-6)6) saving a Match point during the Tie Break to go on to win the match to reach the QF of Pilot Pen Amelie had a serve of 60% 7 DF and 4 Aces .Amelie will play tomorrow vs Szavay ,Good Luck Amelie .ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Opening Round Win
Amelie had another nail bitting opening round today vs Kaia Kanepi afther 2 hours and 38 mins of play amelie won the match 6-2,6(3)-7 ,6-2 Amelie had a lot of troubles with her server today serving at only 54% with lead to 12 DF and 7 Aces Amelie will next play Patty Schnyder at Pilot Pen .Good Luck Amelie .ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Semi Final Loss
Amelie Lost her Semi Final match today vs Nathalie Dechy In 3 sets 4-6,6-3,2-6 Amelie Put up a good fight in the first 2 sets but was not able to maintain the Fight in the 3rd set Amelie had 7 Aces ,5 DF and a serve of only 66% in a match that lasted 2 hours and 9 mins .Next Up is New Haven Good Luck Amelie .ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO
Friday, August 15, 2008
Into the Semi-Finals
Amelie won her quarter final match vs Vania King 6-2 ,6-4 to gain a spot in the Semi-Finals her first of the year Amelie cruised in the first set but poor serving in the second set turned it into a much closer match Amelie Had 7 DF and 2 Aces along with a Average serve of 57% it took her 1 hour and 16 mins to close this match out .Next up fellow country woman and good friend Natalie Dechy .ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Much Easier Win
Amelie beat Yanina Wickmayer 6-3,6-1 today in the first set She quickly got a 3 love lead before winning the First Set and in the second set Had a Quick 4 love lead before closing out the match in 1 Hour and 6 Mins Amelie served as high as 735 but averaged 68% for the entire Match Amelie has 4 DF and 5 Aces ,Amelie with this win is into the OF .Next up is Vania King .ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
A Rusty Win
A very Rusty Amelie beat Stephanie Cohen-Aloro of France 6(5)-7 , 7-6(6) , 6-1 in a 2 Hour and 37 Mins Match Amelie Had 9 DF ,7 Aces and her serve averaged around 68%. Amelie will play again Thursday Good Luck Amelie , ALLEZ AMELIE ,GO MOMO
Sunday, August 10, 2008
W&S field bolstered by former No. 1
The Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open soon will make a name for itself in the sports world when it goes from a lower-tier tennis tournament to a showcase of the game's top players. This week, tournament officials just hope the name recognition of Amelie Mauresmo will help bridge the gap.
And Mauresmo is just hoping to start restoring her good name on the court.
The tournament, hurt by players opting to play in the Olympics, is relying on the former No. 1 player to lure the fans to the Lindner Family Tennis Center.
The plan is for the W&S Women's Open to be a prestigious Tier I event next year, according to tournament director Bruce Flory. Then by 2011 it's being targeted to be part of a combined women's and men's event, thanks to the recent purchase of the men's tournament by the United States Tennis Association.
Until then, current ownership must obtain a Tier I event through lease or purchase.
"Somehow the USTA and ourselves are all kind of negotiating how to get a women's tournament here," Flory said. "Hopefully in the next few weeks that will happen. We're looking for the USTA's help obviously in getting that done."
In the meantime, the women's tournament has been drawing just over 30,000 fans a year, more than 100,000 less than the men's event gets. Mauresmo is the kind of draw that could boost that figure. If the 2006 version of Mauresmo, that is, shows up.
The Frenchwoman won two Grand Slam titles in 2006, when she was ranked No. 1 nearly all year. Her rank, however, slowly slipped to No. 10 by September 2007, and in less than a year since, it has fallen to 36.
A string of injuries this year and, by her own admission, age, have taken their toll.
"The ranking is just the result of not being able to play at my best level, not being able to be fit, not being able to be healthy," Mauresmo said. "And that's quite frustrating.
"I'm not really concerned about the ranking. What concerns me is my health and not being able to play two or three tournaments in a row just being perfectly healthy.
"Age is not helping. Twenty-nine is young in normal life but in tennis life ... since I've been playing for more than 20 years it starts getting (hard) on the body a little bit."
Mauresmo has been hampered by injuries in her past three tournaments, with Wimbledon at the start of July being her last competition. A rib injury in the French Open essentially ousted her in the Round of 64, then she had to retire at Eastbourne because of a thigh tear, then the thigh acted up again at Wimbledon, when she played Serena Williams to a tiebreak loss in the first set before succumbing to the injury and losing the second set 6-1.
This season Mauresmo has lost to players ranked at the time Nos. 78, 101, 174, 132 and 157. She hasn't made the semifinals in 11 tournaments, and her last title came in February 2007.
She said she's finally healthy, however, and is looking at the W&S as a chance to tune up for the U.S. Open. She wanted to play in Mason so much that when an opening on the French Olympic tennis team arose recently, she turned it down.
"And considering the fact (the French Federation) did not have much consideration for me (during the team's initial selection) ..." Mauresmo said.
And Mauresmo is just hoping to start restoring her good name on the court.
The tournament, hurt by players opting to play in the Olympics, is relying on the former No. 1 player to lure the fans to the Lindner Family Tennis Center.
The plan is for the W&S Women's Open to be a prestigious Tier I event next year, according to tournament director Bruce Flory. Then by 2011 it's being targeted to be part of a combined women's and men's event, thanks to the recent purchase of the men's tournament by the United States Tennis Association.
Until then, current ownership must obtain a Tier I event through lease or purchase.
"Somehow the USTA and ourselves are all kind of negotiating how to get a women's tournament here," Flory said. "Hopefully in the next few weeks that will happen. We're looking for the USTA's help obviously in getting that done."
In the meantime, the women's tournament has been drawing just over 30,000 fans a year, more than 100,000 less than the men's event gets. Mauresmo is the kind of draw that could boost that figure. If the 2006 version of Mauresmo, that is, shows up.
The Frenchwoman won two Grand Slam titles in 2006, when she was ranked No. 1 nearly all year. Her rank, however, slowly slipped to No. 10 by September 2007, and in less than a year since, it has fallen to 36.
A string of injuries this year and, by her own admission, age, have taken their toll.
"The ranking is just the result of not being able to play at my best level, not being able to be fit, not being able to be healthy," Mauresmo said. "And that's quite frustrating.
"I'm not really concerned about the ranking. What concerns me is my health and not being able to play two or three tournaments in a row just being perfectly healthy.
"Age is not helping. Twenty-nine is young in normal life but in tennis life ... since I've been playing for more than 20 years it starts getting (hard) on the body a little bit."
Mauresmo has been hampered by injuries in her past three tournaments, with Wimbledon at the start of July being her last competition. A rib injury in the French Open essentially ousted her in the Round of 64, then she had to retire at Eastbourne because of a thigh tear, then the thigh acted up again at Wimbledon, when she played Serena Williams to a tiebreak loss in the first set before succumbing to the injury and losing the second set 6-1.
This season Mauresmo has lost to players ranked at the time Nos. 78, 101, 174, 132 and 157. She hasn't made the semifinals in 11 tournaments, and her last title came in February 2007.
She said she's finally healthy, however, and is looking at the W&S as a chance to tune up for the U.S. Open. She wanted to play in Mason so much that when an opening on the French Olympic tennis team arose recently, she turned it down.
"And considering the fact (the French Federation) did not have much consideration for me (during the team's initial selection) ..." Mauresmo said.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Cincinnati Draw
BARTOLI, Marion FRA (1)
JACKSON, Jamea USA
GARBIN, Tathiana ITA
KING, Vania USA
BARDINA, Vasilisa RUS
WICKMAYER, Yanina BEL
COHEN-ALORO, Stephanie FRA
MAURESMO, Amelie FRA (5)
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SREBOTNIK, Katarina SLO (4)
FINK, Amanda USA
DECHY, Nathalie FRA
SANCHEZ, Olivia FRA
VAKULENKO, Julia UKR
NICULESCU, Monica ROU
NAKAMURA, Aiko JPN
WOZNIAK, Aleksandra CAN (6)
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MAKAROVA, Ekaterina RUS (7)
PIN, Camille FRA
LISICKI, Sabine GER
TATISHVILI, Anna GEO
QUALIFIER
QUALIFIER
QUALIFIER
KIRILENKO, Maria RUS (3)
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PASZEK, Tamira AUT (8)
CETKOVSKA, Petra CZE
KEOTHAVONG, Anne GBR
OSTERLOH, Lilia USA
DITTY, Julie USA
QUALIFIER
VOSKOBOEVA, Galina RUS
PETROVA, Nadia RUS (2)
JACKSON, Jamea USA
GARBIN, Tathiana ITA
KING, Vania USA
BARDINA, Vasilisa RUS
WICKMAYER, Yanina BEL
COHEN-ALORO, Stephanie FRA
MAURESMO, Amelie FRA (5)
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SREBOTNIK, Katarina SLO (4)
FINK, Amanda USA
DECHY, Nathalie FRA
SANCHEZ, Olivia FRA
VAKULENKO, Julia UKR
NICULESCU, Monica ROU
NAKAMURA, Aiko JPN
WOZNIAK, Aleksandra CAN (6)
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MAKAROVA, Ekaterina RUS (7)
PIN, Camille FRA
LISICKI, Sabine GER
TATISHVILI, Anna GEO
QUALIFIER
QUALIFIER
QUALIFIER
KIRILENKO, Maria RUS (3)
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PASZEK, Tamira AUT (8)
CETKOVSKA, Petra CZE
KEOTHAVONG, Anne GBR
OSTERLOH, Lilia USA
DITTY, Julie USA
QUALIFIER
VOSKOBOEVA, Galina RUS
PETROVA, Nadia RUS (2)
Saturday, August 2, 2008
- Amélie is ready ... :
- Amélie est prête... :
02/08/2008
Après un excellent mois de préparation physique et tennistique, Amélie s'envolera le 6 Août pour les USA.
Amélie a profité de ce mois de Juillet pour peaufiner sa préparation entrecoupé de repos et de moments agréables comme ce mercredi ou Amélie a donné le coup d'envoi des fêtes de Bayonne en compagnie de plusieurs personnalités. La française s'envolera pour Cincinnati Mercredi 6 Août ou elle reprendra la compétition.
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- Amélie is ready ... :
02/08/2008
After a month of excellent physical preparation and tennis, Amelie flies on August 6 for the USA.
Amélie took advantage of this month of July to fine-tune her preparation interspersed with rest and pleasant moments as on Wednesday where Amélie had kicked off celebrations of Bayonne in the company of several personalities. She flies to Cincinnati Wednesday, August 6 where she will resume the competition.
02/08/2008
Après un excellent mois de préparation physique et tennistique, Amélie s'envolera le 6 Août pour les USA.
Amélie a profité de ce mois de Juillet pour peaufiner sa préparation entrecoupé de repos et de moments agréables comme ce mercredi ou Amélie a donné le coup d'envoi des fêtes de Bayonne en compagnie de plusieurs personnalités. La française s'envolera pour Cincinnati Mercredi 6 Août ou elle reprendra la compétition.
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- Amélie is ready ... :
02/08/2008
After a month of excellent physical preparation and tennis, Amelie flies on August 6 for the USA.
Amélie took advantage of this month of July to fine-tune her preparation interspersed with rest and pleasant moments as on Wednesday where Amélie had kicked off celebrations of Bayonne in the company of several personalities. She flies to Cincinnati Wednesday, August 6 where she will resume the competition.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
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