Alright guys, I know I've been slacking off again but can you blame me? It's been such a disappointing week in Hyderabad after it began with so much promise. By now, you all know what happened: Martina & Anna-Lena were forced to retire from their quarterfinal match against Amanmuradova & Panova while leading 3-2 when Anna-Lena suffered a right knee strain. The injury was serious enough to force her out of her singles semifinal as well. Martina, now back in the USA, posted on the message boards today, explaining what happened:
In the meantime, here are a few links to articles, photos etc. from Hyderabad. Martina's appearance received a lot of press attention in India - which is nice but not surprising when you consider how many fans she has over there: Mid Day (1), Despardes, The Hindustan Times (1), NDTV (1), The Telegraph, The Indian Express (1), The Indian Express (2), NDTV (2), rediff.com (1), Press Trust of India (1), Mid Day (2), Press Trust of India (2), The Hindustan Times (2), rediff.com (2), The Indian Express (3), Indo-Asian News Service, rediff.com (3), NDTV (3), The Times of India. And here are a few photos from the tournament website: Photo One, Photo Two, Photo Three, Photo Four.
Some folks in India are already asking when Martina will be back. The tournament organizers are trying to get her to play at the Sunfeast Open in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) in the fall. This article from 'The Telegraph' sheds more light on that including quotes from Leander - who is recovering well from his ankle injury per Martina.
As for what's next. Like I said earlier, Martina is back in the USA for the first time in a long time. She will return in two weeks time to Dubai (in the United Arab Emirates) for the Dubai Duty Free Women's Open with Daniela.
Martina also updated us on the message boards with her tentative upcoming tour schedule over the next couple of months. Right now, we're looking at Dubai, Miami, Amelia Island, Charleston, Rome, Istanbul, Roland Garros, Eastbourne & Wimbledon. The Rogers AT&T Cup in Toronto also confirmed this week that Martina will be back in Canada this summer.
Well, that was a bummer. Anna-Lena landed funny on the first point of the match and hyperextended her knee without actually hitting a ball. She served, I poached - first point of the match!!! - and hit it to Panova. Panova reflexed a backhand volley down the line, it was a let cord and so I ran for it and as I hit a backhand, I heard a yell, stopped playing and saw Anna-Lena on the ground clutching her knee. The trainer taped her, she was ok for a few games. We went up 3-0 and then it started to bother her. At 3-2 she stopped. Apparently she does have a slight tear in her meniscus and right now is not sure when she will be good to go again.We wish Anna-Lena a speedy recovery and hope she gets better soon.
In the meantime, here are a few links to articles, photos etc. from Hyderabad. Martina's appearance received a lot of press attention in India - which is nice but not surprising when you consider how many fans she has over there: Mid Day (1), Despardes, The Hindustan Times (1), NDTV (1), The Telegraph, The Indian Express (1), The Indian Express (2), NDTV (2), rediff.com (1), Press Trust of India (1), Mid Day (2), Press Trust of India (2), The Hindustan Times (2), rediff.com (2), The Indian Express (3), Indo-Asian News Service, rediff.com (3), NDTV (3), The Times of India. And here are a few photos from the tournament website: Photo One, Photo Two, Photo Three, Photo Four.
Some folks in India are already asking when Martina will be back. The tournament organizers are trying to get her to play at the Sunfeast Open in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) in the fall. This article from 'The Telegraph' sheds more light on that including quotes from Leander - who is recovering well from his ankle injury per Martina.
As for what's next. Like I said earlier, Martina is back in the USA for the first time in a long time. She will return in two weeks time to Dubai (in the United Arab Emirates) for the Dubai Duty Free Women's Open with Daniela.
Martina also updated us on the message boards with her tentative upcoming tour schedule over the next couple of months. Right now, we're looking at Dubai, Miami, Amelia Island, Charleston, Rome, Istanbul, Roland Garros, Eastbourne & Wimbledon. The Rogers AT&T Cup in Toronto also confirmed this week that Martina will be back in Canada this summer.
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