Well, at least you bagelled Petrova, Shinobu!
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Aww what a sweet entry by Shinobu!!! 
She's at 22 now, her highest rank, and after beating LLW today, has a great shot at the top 20. Go Shinobu!!! 
Apr. 12 Shino's diary
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This is the last week of this trip to the US.
Okay, I want to play my best!!
I had my first round match today against a qualifier. Lee-Waters came back to the tour after she had a baby. There are so many tough players these days!
The pic is from the party!!!
This is the last week of this trip to the US.
Okay, I want to play my best!!
I had my first round match today against a qualifier. Lee-Waters came back to the tour after she had a baby. There are so many tough players these days!
The pic is from the party!!!
All three are gorgeous!!
Apr. 15 Shino's diary
I lost to Czech's Vadisova by 6-3, 4-6, 6-7 on my third singles round.
On the final set, I could come back from 2-5 to 6-5, but couldn't take one more there.
My assignment from now on is to keep my service percentage up. The first set was ok, but I didn't do well after the second.
To improve my level from here, I would need to attack from the first service more. I shouldn't be passive to win over top players. so the first serve is a key.
Tomorrow, I still have a doubles 3R, but the singles on this american tour is finished. Compared to the past, I played very well. I've gotten more motivation to do better and go even higher.
I hope to do my top performance on the next european tour from these experiences on this clay court season.
I'll fly back to Japan and practice and have trainings, and take a rest...
ok, i'll do my best again!!
I lost to Czech's Vadisova by 6-3, 4-6, 6-7 on my third singles round.
On the final set, I could come back from 2-5 to 6-5, but couldn't take one more there.
My assignment from now on is to keep my service percentage up. The first set was ok, but I didn't do well after the second.
To improve my level from here, I would need to attack from the first service more. I shouldn't be passive to win over top players. so the first serve is a key.
Tomorrow, I still have a doubles 3R, but the singles on this american tour is finished. Compared to the past, I played very well. I've gotten more motivation to do better and go even higher.
I hope to do my top performance on the next european tour from these experiences on this clay court season.
I'll fly back to Japan and practice and have trainings, and take a rest...
ok, i'll do my best again!!
Apr. 19 Shino's diary
On the 17th, I came home via Narita Airport.
Next day, I went to Kyoto to see the cherryblossom (I made it!!). From everywhere was these great cherryblossoms...it was awesome.
On the way back from there, I went to my old coach/teacher (Mr. Mitsukuni)'s grave. I wish he was still around!!
It was been a long time to enjoy the day without tennis.
Tonight, you can see me a bit on TV ("Gakko e iko").
On the 17th, I came home via Narita Airport.
Next day, I went to Kyoto to see the cherryblossom (I made it!!). From everywhere was these great cherryblossoms...it was awesome.
On the way back from there, I went to my old coach/teacher (Mr. Mitsukuni)'s grave. I wish he was still around!!
It was been a long time to enjoy the day without tennis.
Tonight, you can see me a bit on TV ("Gakko e iko").
Shinobu! It's great to see a player rise up steadily throughout her career. It's great to see that she is eager to improve her game! You can do it Shinobu!
You can do it Shinobu!
Aww I miss the cherry blossoms this year 
But they, and Shinobu, look beautiful in that pic!!
You weren't in Japan this spring??emo_chico said:Aww I miss the cherry blossoms this year
If you go to the north, you can still make it!!
Yeah, Shino looks great in the pic!!
No, I've only just come back from Brazil ( So I'm not complaining hehe) and now I'm in London. I won't go to Japan until August!!ex hopman said:You weren't in Japan this spring??
If you go to the north, you can still make it!!
Yeah, Shino looks great in the pic!!
Shinobu plays Flavia Penetta at the night match tomorrow in Rome. Its gonna be tough as Flavia has won two titles on clay this year, and especially here in Italy, but Shinobu can do it!!
Go Shino!!!!
Go Shino!!!!
May 16 Shino's diary
From Strousburg
My first try at Rome was unfortunately the first round loss.
I went to Italy for the Universiade (sp?) 7 years ago. I stayed at Sicily,and that time people said Silicy was the most dangerous place in the world...so I didn't step out from the hotel at all...I couldn't enjoy "the Italy" that time, but this time I enjoyed the country!
First, are there any traffic rules? there were so much street pakings and people drive like 180km/h!! I felt like I'd pull my muscle to hold on...
But, nice Italy! Pasta & Pizza r awesome!! I tried many different good food...and I ate so much!
Since two days earlier, I came here to Strousboug, France.
This trip, actually, my parents r with me. They've been to Australian, Wimbledon and US, but this is their first time to come to tour level tournaments. They are with me for this 4 weeks.
Their original purpose of this trip was to support me and Coach Tanikawa... but rather than that, they are just enjoying themselves here... but anyway, the more the merrier! It's cheering me up too.
From Strousburg
My first try at Rome was unfortunately the first round loss.
I went to Italy for the Universiade (sp?) 7 years ago. I stayed at Sicily,and that time people said Silicy was the most dangerous place in the world...so I didn't step out from the hotel at all...I couldn't enjoy "the Italy" that time, but this time I enjoyed the country!
First, are there any traffic rules? there were so much street pakings and people drive like 180km/h!! I felt like I'd pull my muscle to hold on...
But, nice Italy! Pasta & Pizza r awesome!! I tried many different good food...and I ate so much!
Since two days earlier, I came here to Strousboug, France.
This trip, actually, my parents r with me. They've been to Australian, Wimbledon and US, but this is their first time to come to tour level tournaments. They are with me for this 4 weeks.
Their original purpose of this trip was to support me and Coach Tanikawa... but rather than that, they are just enjoying themselves here... but anyway, the more the merrier! It's cheering me up too.
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