Sam’s AO2010 blog part IV
24 Jan 2010
Sam Stosur
This morning I thought I would give you a pre-match rundown of how I prepare and, guess what? I didn’t get time.
I had my alarm set for 6:45 am with the intention of getting up at 7am, it was a little after 7 when I got up. Porridge was delivered to my room as it was Saturday but normally I would go out for brekky, the car was booked for 8am to Melbourne Park. I had Rod Laver Arena booked for 9am for my pre-match warm-up, which lasted for 30 mins.
I then shower and have another quick bite to eat before seeing the physio and getting my wrist strapped. I usually have 2 racquets strung up for the match but today I had three as I was unsure of the temperature in RLA and whether the roof would be open or closed. The tension in my string depends on the temperature.
I do about a 20 minute warm-up and stretch in the gym before Dave and I head out into the car park for a few reaction and quick feet drills.
We talk over tactics and match preparations before Dave departs for the stands and I go to the assembly area for the match. This is the time where I personally prepare for the match and to settle my nerves before heading out in front of 15,000 spectators. This is where the cameras start rolling ...
Talk soon,
Sam Tags: Australian Open 2010
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