It's been a while since I have added to my blog, but I will continue to blog my Senior Tennis results throughout the year for NC Tennis. It is March already and the weather has been pretty rough all winter. I worked very hard on my fitness this winter trying to prepare for the upcoming 2009 Tennis season. I will have to defend my World Championship Title in May, so I am preparing early.
I played 2 tournaments this year, the first one a Category II National in Palm Springs California. I love this tournament because of the location and the tournament itself is run very well. Always good weather, so I get a start on my tan early in the year!!! I played well and made it to the finals. I lost to Gretchen Magers who was a top world ranked player in the 80's. I did not play my best that day, but she always gives me a rough time because of her very aggressive style of play. My partner and I also made it to the finals, but she got hurt in the finals of her singles and was literally playing on one leg!! We lost in 3 sets. I gave her alot of credit for just trying!! I probably would not have played.
The second tournament I played in was also a Cat. II National tournament but was in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. Another great location and again was able to work on my tan!! I was playing very well and was in the semifinals winning 6-4, 4-2 when I turned my ankle. I could not continue and had to carried off the court and immediately went to the hospital to find out what the damage was. Luckily no fractures, just a degree 2 sprain and would be 3-4 weeks before I could play again.
I followed the docs order to a tee and stayed off my ankle, wore a boot for 3 1/2 weeks. Alot of ice, elevation, compression. It was rough, but I am now 80% recovered, back on the court and continuing my training for the Cup TEam event and World Championship event in Mallorca Spain.
So yes, I made the World Cup team once again and we are headed to the beautiful Spanish island of MAllorca!!!! Maybe I will meet RAFA!!! I am very excited and look forward to playing. The other ladies on our team is Gretchen Magers, Fran Chandler, and Sue Boyer. My doubles partner Myke is not on the team this year, but will be there and we will play to defend our title!!!