That was the day Yui and I won our fifth consecutive Grand Slam title, the Australian Open Ladies Doubles in Melbourne. The final against Jiske and Aniek was probably the hardest match I have ever played. It was a real battle over three sets and I'm so relieved we came out on top 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 after 3 hours 21 minutes. I think we were all exhausted by then and it couldn't have been closer. I think the experience I'd got from winning four slams last year really showed and it certainly helped us to finish the game.
I'm really happy that, after the season we had last year, we were able to come back and be at the top of our game. There are so many people who help make this possible and I would like to thank everyone at the Tennis Foundation, Living Tennis, 17 Management, UK Sport through the National Lottery and my sponsors RGK, Babolat, Adidas and First Avenue Estates. I would also like to thank all of the people who sent their messages of love and support, it means so much to me.
Unfortunately my singles campaign at the Australian Open was over almost before it started. I'd prepared well and practice had been great but it just didn't happen for me on the day, as I lost in straight sets in the first round.
So now, with five Grand Slams under the belt, Yui and I will be trying to make it six at the French Open in Paris, in June.
I'm really happy that, after the season we had last year, we were able to come back and be at the top of our game. There are so many people who help make this possible and I would like to thank everyone at the Tennis Foundation, Living Tennis, 17 Management, UK Sport through the National Lottery and my sponsors RGK, Babolat, Adidas and First Avenue Estates. I would also like to thank all of the people who sent their messages of love and support, it means so much to me.
Unfortunately my singles campaign at the Australian Open was over almost before it started. I'd prepared well and practice had been great but it just didn't happen for me on the day, as I lost in straight sets in the first round.
So now, with five Grand Slams under the belt, Yui and I will be trying to make it six at the French Open in Paris, in June.
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