TENNIS in DEPTH.

You may have seen that I won my first title of the year in Marbella. It was a beautiful place: nice beach, nice weather and really friendly people. I couldn’t ask for anything more while playing at a tournament. It was my first time playing on clay this year, and after losing early in Miami I had time to practice on clay, adjust my footwork and find my rhythm again, so I was pleased with how things turned out. I played some good matches. I’m feeling a lot more confident on the court. I feel like I’m getting tougher and my game is coming back together. I’m really looking forward to my next tournaments.

I had a lot of fun in Marbella, which is the most important thing for me. Not just during matches, but off the court as well. You have to stay positive. Sometimes there are difficult periods where it’s normal to be down a little bit, but those are the times you grow as a person and as a player. It helps you. It makes you stronger for the future.

Since Marbella I’ve just been practicing a lot, trying to get my movement back. The last few months that’s what I’ve struggled with, as well as my timing, but I’ve been working really hard for the clay court season. I’ve been working with a new fitness trainer, he’s from Spain, and my coach is Spanish too. I did quite well in my first clay tournament and I hope I can keep improving.

This weekend I’m playing Fed Cup.. I’m really excited about it. Tennis is an individual sport most of the time, but in Fed Cup you’re on a team and I really enjoy the whole experience. I love playing for my country too, of course! We play Spain this week. I hope we can pull off another win and take Serbia into the World Group A for the first time!

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