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August 27, 2007

USOPEN Monday 10:30am

Ashley and Madison had pratice court 20 this morning.  We arrived early and got onto the court by 8:20am, it was a luxery again today as the girls did not have to share a court.  If you are willing to pay the price of being early, you can get a court that you do not have to share.  It was a solid 1.5 hour practice, both girls raising their intensity level in preparation for their matches tomorrow.

We are getting ready to go out and support the young Americans in the draw.

Yesterday I visited the USOPEN weight room for a workout.  It is about 4 times the size of the ATA gym, with lots of equipment for the players to use.  While I was there both Justine Henin and Jelena Jankovic did a workout.  While their time in the gym was not that long, their focus was very clear. 

As Ashley goes through the last 24 hours before her match at the USOPEN, she will try to do everything right.   She will try to relax as much as possible, get a good meal tonight and a good nights sleep.  She will get a short practice in prior to her match and then wait for the call.

More later today....

Posted by Jack Newman at August 27, 2007 9:38 AM