Any ideas?????

Headed out early this morning to Natalie's practice in Atlanta.  Her amazing coach Jason, wanted me to come up and review this summer of tennis as well as meet some of the new staff.  The addition of Joseph to our staff has been a good one.  After meeting and watching him in action, I can understand why Natalie has enjoyed being at the practice courts.  Jason and Joseph make a great team.  They know how to challenge Nat and push her to a complete workout.  Something not many have been able to accomplish.  We are sooooo thankful to have them in our lives.

Being there brought us back to the conversation of a coach on the road with Natalie.  Something that would help her to maintain her game and fitness while traveling.  In order for her to continue to improve her rankings and succeed on the WTA tour, a traveling coach is a must.  This would be an expense that our family budget could not afford, so if you have any ideas for funding...please let us know.  If you or anyone you know, would be willing to help financially...please contact us.

Natalie will be heading to Canada next week, Quebec City.  The event is a 235K tourney, held indoors.  Of course after spending four years indoors in college, Natalie is looking forward to this one.  We are hoping this will be her first appearance into a singles qualifying draw of a WTA, fingers crossed.  She is currently looking for a doubles partner for it, many still can't commit due to being in New York.  But with Nat's ranking, shouldn't be an issue.

This Labor Day weekend, we will celebrate our country and my mom's 89th birthday.  Our family loves her living under our roof and the opportunity to take care of her.  And of course she loves the craziness of our lives.  G-ma as she is now known, brings a certain unfiltered opinion to many conversations that everyone loves and respects.  Never a dull moment when G-ma is around.   Need to let the party planning begin.....gotta go.....Love and Blessings....Sherry!

No New York for us

Good Evening!

Wish I had better news, but I don't.   Natalie and Jackie will not appear in New York for doubles this week.

Hope everyone has a great evening and week...Love and Blessings....Sherry!

Updated US Open Doubles Wild Card List

Updated US Open Doubles Wild Card List.....

1. Mallory Burdette/Taylor Townsend
2. Jill Craybas/Coco Vandeweghe
3. Lauren Davis/Grace Min
4. Martina Hingis/Daniela Hantuchova
5. Allie Kiick/Sachia Vickery (San Diego Winners)
6. Melanie Oudin/Alison Riske
7. Shelby Rogers/Maria Sanchez
1A. Jacqueline Cako/Natalie Pluskota

As of Saturday, August 24 at 9:45 a.m.

***We basically need a team to withdraw before the draw is made to get in tourney.  Draw will be made at noon tomorrow....awesome....more waiting.   If Natalie and Jackie go to the tourney and "sign in", there would be three other teams that could "sign in" ahead of them.  Which would make them the forth on site alternates.  Definitely not worth the hassle and trouble, let alone the expense out of our pockets.

"The Fed" video

While in Cincy, I had the pleasure of watching "The Fed" practice.  He makes playing tennis look like taking a walk around the block.  What an amazing player!  As I expressed in an earlier blog, I saw him around his wife and twin lovelys.  He is an wonderful role model for your young male players to admire.  I was able to take some pics that day.....no....I refused to invade his private time with his family, only pics of him practicing.  Thought I would have a little fun with the pics and some music....this video is meant to make you admire, giggle and smile....hope it does!  Please enjoy!


http://youtu.be/joq1UW1B_Ws

Wild Card Update

Please don't text Natalie, she is busy and needs a break from all this nonsense....thank you!

There is one more wild card to award to a pair, must be done by noon tomorrow.....don't hold your breath....we sure won't!

Below is the dubs wild card list....please form your own opinion by looking at each of the player's doubles record on the WTA site. 

1.            Mallory Burdette/Taylor Townsend

2.            Jill Craybas/Coco Vandeweghe

3.            Lauren Davis/Grace Min

4.            Martina Hingis/Daniela Hantuchova

5.            Allie Kiick/Sachia Vickery (San Diego Winners)

6            Melanie Oudin/Alison Riske

As of Friday, August 23 at 2:30 p.m.

St. Patrick's Cathedral and last couple of days

Wednesday, Natalie made her way home but not without about an hour delay here in New York.  I however, headed to the streets to shop.  Didn't end up buying anything, but I did find my way to St. Patrick's Cathedral.  A beautiful creation of the Catholic Church, rich in history.  After a few prayers and calling on the luck of the Irish for our gal....I headed to the shuttle.

Spent most of the day watching matches on the big screen that is hanging on Ash Stadium, due to finding shade.  Once the matches I was waiting for went on, I headed to the sun.  Was able to watch Tennys, who ended up losing in the third, poor thing hit the "brick" wall.  He his a great ball striker and a great kid.    (young man)

Was able to watch Adriana Perez, who has a smile that is very contagious.  We have spent many hours with her at tourney throughout the year.  She started out very nervous, losing 1-6 in the first.  Then regrouped and won the second 6-4.  But unfortunately lost in the third 3-6.  We will see her back at the Open next year, great gal and player!

The last match I wanted to watch was Jan Abaza, wild card.  Jan is a very sweet young lady from the USA.  She worked hard over the last year to bring her game to the next level.  By doing so, she had a very successful spring, unfortunately her first U.S. Open appearance was tough.  She had to play a seeded player and started ok but then it went south.  Unfortunate indeed, I guess the St. Patrick's coin I bought her for luck didn't work.  No worries, when you have Jan's talent, luck is just a matter of time, she will be back.

Jumping on the shuttle, I found myself sitting next to Tennys, whose body was still suffering.  Enjoyed catching up on him and his family.  He and his brother Davey went to UT, was nice to get the update.  Tennys will be around the Grand Slams a very long time, talented!

A quick dinner and I was home by 8:30 p.m.....exhausted.  Got up in the morning at 6:30 and loaded the car before the streets got busy.  Great idea if I say so myself.  There is the update of the last couple of days.......Love and Blessings....Sherry!

31 minutes......and a video

Less then an hour till deadline for players to submit wild card requests for dubs.  Thought I would continue to catch you up on pics and videos from this summer.  Here is a video I made with the pics from the Bank West:

Please enjoy......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVRw_3P2HBI&feature=youtu.be

btw....31 minutes....not that I'm counting....   ;)   .....Love and Blessings ....Sherry!