[TheBoiledEgg]

congrats and well done to Abi for winning her 1st $25k title on Sunday in Mackay, Queensland AUS
she took it when her doubles partner and friend Trudi Musgrave had to withdraw 2-5 down.

congrats Abi and here's to many more titles in singles as well as doubles.

Abi

[TheBoiledEgg]

http://kfoto.tripod.com/kfotohtm/kphoto/spe813k.jpg

a rare but old Abi profile/interview from a couple or so years ago

http://uclabruins.ocsn.com/genrel/pl...rofile-16.html


Favorite food:
Grilled Chicken

Favorite book:
This Present Darkness

Favorite class:
"English II is my favorite because of the teacher. She makes you enjoy the class and want to learn."

Favoite hobby:
"Surfing, but never alone."

Favorite hangout:
"My room at school. That's where I relax and hangout with my roommate and suitemates."

Favorite TV show:
Law & Order

When did you decide to seriously focus on tennis?:
"When I was eight years old."

What other athlete or athletes do you admire?:
"Monica Seles because of her sportsmanlike qualities. She always uplifts her opponents even when she loses. I also admire Jenny Jordan (Former UCLA volleyball standout) because she is an unbelievable role model. For the less famous people who are just as famous in my eyes, I admire Tam Do, Chris Schaefer, and Pete & Tracy Stolpe. They are awesome athletes, hard workers and my best friends."

How do you prepare yourself before a match?:
"I just try and stay relaxed and confident in the work that I've done because I feel like I deserve to win."

What do you like better * singles or doubles?:
"I used to only like doubles, but now I'd have to say that I like them the same. I really enjoy doubles because of the excitement with the aggressiveness and action."

Why did you decide to attend UCLA?:
"First * the coaching staff. Second * the team. Third * location, location, location!

If you could be a world-class athlete in another sport, what would it be?:
"Probably volleyball or basketball. But I like soccer too."

What's your dream vacation?:
"About 4-5 weeks traveling throughout Europe then ending the trip in Tahiti for one week and Hawai`I for another week. Hanging out mainly at the beaches of course."

If you could have dinner with a famous person who would it be?:
"Billy Graham. I admire him very much."

What is the best lesson you have learned so far in college?:
"How precious life truly is."

What do you see yourself doing in 10 years?:
"Ending a tennis career and possibly playing another sport. But ultimately, raising a family and keeping very busy with the rest of my dreams."

What is the best advice you have ever received?:
"That's tough because I've received so much good advice in my life. But probably, that you have to believe in yourself. If you do this, the possibilities are endless in sports as well as life."

Best movie you've seen lately?
Also, what's your favorite movie of all time?: "Lately, I'd have to say either the Sixth Sense or The Matrix. Of all time, I'd have to say Conspiracy Theory, I.Q., or Ever After. Probably Ever After because it's such a good story."

What do you like the most about tennis?:
"That's hard. I like the competition and the aggressiveness. But I also like traveling and meeting new people. I've been fortunate enough to see some incredible places and meet some incredible people."

What do you consider your most rewarding or memorable athletic experience?:
"My most memorable and rewarding experience is playing in the U.S. Open. Even though we lost both years in the first round, just participating in it was so inspiring. It had always been a dream of mine to play there. When I was actually there, I realized that my dream had come true."

[auntie janie]

[quote=TheBoiledEgg]http://kfoto.tripod.com/kfotohtm/kphoto/spe813k.jpg

a rare but old Abi profile/interview from a couple or so years ago

http://uclabruins.ocsn.com/genrel/pl...rofile-16.html

Thanks, Eggy! I never knew Abby had played college tennis! I assume she dropped out to focus on pro tennis?

The photo link did not work for me.

[Gowza]

kewl, thanks for making this thread eggy.

her first title and she did it in my home. i've only been following abi the last few months, i haven't even seen her play. would i be able to get a detailed analysis of her game if possible?

[TheBoiledEgg]

Janie...... try this
http://kfoto.tripod.com/kfotohtm/spe813k.htm

its from that Danish site

good luck Abi in Rockhampton

[TheBoiledEgg]

Abigail won her 1st rd 6-4 4-6 7-5 over Casey Dellacqua

well done Abi

good luck in rd2 vs Claudia Kardys
wanna see a new career high and entry into AUS qualies


go for it Abi !!!!!!!!!!

[TheBoiledEgg]

Abi's hits pretty good on both sides,
pretty decent power too.

only seen her in doubles.
she can be ALOT higher in ranks in singles if she works on it, still she's only 22.
she needs a little work out to be more fitter
but she's still cute

[TheBoiledEgg]

Abi bt Kardys but lost to Grandin in QF

when all pts added, Abi should get a career high rank (hopefully) plus some more events to come.

go Abi, get closer to Top 200
you can do it

[TheBoiledEgg]

Abi won her 1st rd in $25k Dalby over Martina Muller 75 64
well done Abi

next is top seed Evie Dominikovic
good luck tomorrow Abigail

[TheBoiledEgg]

Abi into QF with a 64 64 win over Evie D

great stuff Abi
good luck vs Bryanne Stewart tomorrow now

[Gowza]

wd abi!

[TheBoiledEgg]

Abi into SF now with a 64 64 win over Stewart

good luck Abi in SF vs Van Exel
go Abi

[BK4ever]

I'm so happy that my girl Abi is finally starting to get her singles career going. I hope this inspires her to really start putting in a 100% effort. Hopefully she will get a coach during the off season and work on her second serve, BH and fitness...

[TheBoiledEgg]

hi BK good to have you back

Abi lost in semis in Dalby

stil she'll get into Aus Open on merit now she should end on about 220-225
things looking good for Abi

she's playing doubles in Pattaya this week with who else but Trudi

[Harju.]

Go Abi