We were pretty excited to arrive at the tennis center to and find Natalie's court on the second match. The one player having won the first set and up 3-0....we wouldn't have to wait long for the court. Well I guess we brought Sanaz some luck with our arrival, cuz she battled back to win the second and force the third. Ooooo then we waited, going on bout quarter to one.
What should have been the indicator as to what was to come.
Again, Natalie would play #5 seed, Soumalainen (FIN), ranked 489th in the world. The first set went back and forth with Nat down for most of it. Battling to force a breaker for the set which she told control of at 3 all. Reeling off the next 4 points to win the set.
The second set was with unforced errors causing Natalie to lose it. However, she got her act together and took full control of the third set. Winning the match 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-2.
Must say Natalie play of the best tennis thus far physically and mentally. She is progressing and that is exciting indeed.
After that 3 1/2 hour match, we were able to visit with Brad and Kristen and have a late lunch. They lived in Newnan a few years ago, and now call Charlotte home. They enjoyed watching Natalie and we enjoyed their company.
After that quick meal and visit we mad out way back to the courts for the kids clinic. For an hour and half, Natalie and 14 other pro players ran a clinic. Then enjoyed pizza and an autograph session. I think Natalie had more fun then some of the kids.
Finally, it was 8 pm and we could head for the bed. Well, not quiet yet, ice bath, enjoy a yummy dinner Cassandra had waiting for us.....ahhhh bed. The day was FINALLY OVER!
And now it's today and we are already back to the courts. Nat normally loves a 9 o'clock or first match on...but I'm thinking she ain't loving it right now. On the court warming up to play Molner (CAN), ranked 1041.
So, time to finish me coffee so I might get my eyes to open the rest of the way. In hopes of watching that bouncing yellow ball.
