Williams Doesn’t Mind Playing Early in the Day

Written by: on 17th May 2012
Tennis Australian Open 2012
Williams Doesn’t Mind Playing Early in the Day

Serena Williams of the United States serves to Ekaterina Makarova of Russia in their fourth round match against at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 23 January 2012. Makarova won in two sets. EPA/BARBARA WALTON  |

Serena Williams went from a late night to a much earlier start as the Rome Masters produces its usual scheduling surprises for player. After beating Nadia Petrova 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 to reach the third round the weekend Madrid champion admitted she doesn’t mind so much when she plays.

“It was a quick turnaround. When I saw the schedule, I said – Oh my God – are you serious. That’s life. You just have to be able to adjust and make the best of it and so I was really happy to come through today.”

The American believes that early matches have a benefit. “It turns out that morning matches are the best because you finish your match and you have the rest of the day, I don’t care too much when I play.

“I’m just so inspired to be out there, The only incentive that I have is that I love tennis and I love playing.

“This is what I love best. There are a lot of times in life that you don’t get the chance to do what you do best but this is definitely where I belong,” said the winner in Rome a decade ago.








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