Allie Kiick Final Blog From Easter Bowl

Written by: Staff on 15th April 2012

Allie Kiick Final Blog From Easter Bowl |

Hello again! :)

This will be my final blog for the wonderful 2012 easter bowl. I know all you 
are sad, but hopefully I will be blogging more about my other fun experiences at 
other tournaments. Anyways, I have a lot to talk about this time and I finally 
have a decent amount of time to write and vent to you guys.  

Today I lost in three sets to Brooke Austin. It wasn't one of my better days but 
Brooke played a great match. Unfortunately, I was unable to get my usual 
breakfast of nutella and pancakes this morning due to the time I played, which 
ended up taking me out of my groove. Lesson learned for me, always stay with 
your routine. The good thing about tennis is there is always another tournament 
to bounce back on, which for me starts Saturday.

I leave tomorrow on a 5 a.m. flight (thank you mom!), to go back and be home for four days. Just enough time for
my mom to do my laundry and pack again for three weeks straight of pro tournaments.
I'm happy to get to see my bulldog and pug for a couple of days though. Life as
a tennis player! I love it! After I get home from those tournaments, I train for
a week or maybe two, then leave for the French Open juniors. I'm so excited
because I don't have to bring my jar of nutella with me there! Its already on
the table in France :).

So, after a very long day of contemplating my singles match, I was able to pull
out a win in doubles with Samantha Crawford. We were up 3-1 and then our
opponents decided to retire (I'll take it). My remaining friends all left to
catch a red eye flight home, so we had our final goodbyes until they come over
to spend a relaxing night at my home on Monday. Can't wait! To finish off my
evening, I had a relaxing and quiet dinner with my mom and brother Austin. I
think we are all ready to go home and be able to sleep in our own beds.

To finish off the blog (because my mom is yelling at me to go and pack) I want
to congratulate all the finalist and winners in this tournament. Especially, one
of my friends Taylor Townsend! Great win champ! I am glad we kept it in the USTA
family with me winning the Carson ITF and you Easter Bowl ITF! Let's keep it
going!

Its been a really great two weeks for me, winning my first Grade 1, playing
great tennis, learning a lot, and defending my points at Easter Bowl (I'm really
trying to be optimistic about my lost haha). I'm looking forward to a bright
tennis future.

Lastly to my coach, Kathy Rinaldi, who put up with me the past two weeks, you are
truly the best and I can't thank you enough for all the help you have given me.
You have believed in me from the start. Thank you. Also, thank you to all the
sponsors and people who help put this tournament together! It's been a great three
years at Easter Bowl and I'm sad I won't be returning next year.

I have really enjoyed blogging, so thank you for giving me the opportunity. Safe
travels home every one and for those of you who live here are very lucky. Of
course I live on the opposite side of the nation. Good night to you all and good
luck to all players.

Allie Kiick

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