Jelena Dokic's Aussie Open dream run is over.
The 25-year old, who became the "It Girl" of Australia with her inspiring run, was defeated by Dinara Safina in the quarterfinals 4-6, 6-4, 4-6. JD hit 54 errors against 29 winners and 8 double faults. Not gonna cut it. Dinara will now face compatriot Vera Zvonareva, who blasted Marion Bartoli, for a spot in Saturday's final.
JD refused to blame the left ankle she rolled in her previous match for the loss saying, "It was fine". She also told the press,Like I said, it's been a great start to 2009. I couldn't have asked for anything more. I have to take all the positives and negatives out of today and really learn for the rest of the year about what I will do differently in a match like that. But, yeah, like I said, there's absolutely nothing to be disappointed about.
Agreed - it surpassed anyone's expectations. Now the true test comes: can JD build on this momentum and stake her claim in the elite level of the WTA Tour? She showed the talent, skills, and fight to do it but it's a long season. Only time will tell.
PS - Is anyone else disappointed that we won't be seeing anymore of sexy coach Borna Bikic and his sick arms getting all emotional and excited?
*wears VERY sad face*
(image via Getty)
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
PHOTO OP: JD waves off loss to Dinara in Oz quarterfinals
Labels: Australian Open, Jelena Dokic, photo op, tennis
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Damn! I know it was stretching it but I wanted her to win the whole thing. It is a very good start for her and I hope it doesn't end there. I really think (well I have my fingers crossed) that if she keeps it up she can win some titles this year whether it's a Slam or a smaller tournament.
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http://www.wtnphotos.com/showphoto.php/photo/114380/cat/532
Coco that picture is horrendously hilarious!
ReplyDelete>>Is anyone else disappointed that we won't be seeing anymore of sexy coach Borna Bikic and his sick arms getting all emotional and excited?<<
ReplyDeleteWhat are you, nuts? ;) I'm DEVASTATED. No more hot, excited coach.
But I'm very happy for Dinara. Vamos, Safina! Go, you cute, little pixie-who-reminds-me-of-me-at-that-age!
She definitely had her chances in this match, but I'm still proud of her for making the quarters. Stay positive, Jelena, and keep playing.
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