Chat with Jelena Dokic on sanexwta.com

Chat transcript

[JDokic] Hi Everybody!
Roshan: What tournaments do you intend to play between Wimbledon and US Open?
[JDokic] Stanford, San Diego, LA, Canadian Open, New Haven
LukeDuke: Just one year ago, it was you're first 6-0 6-0 (in "pro") vs Gersi at Roland Garros, and so you were awarded "best up and coming" player. How did you felt at this time? Do you think that is just an award, or it was significant for your career?
[JDokic] It was significant to be recognised by the media.
PaulW: Hi Jelena, will you come back to Australian Open? We all miss you very much!
[JDokic] For now I do not think I will come back
Steevy: What is your objective for Roland Garros ?
[JDokic] I have not done that well there until now especially last year because I had a good chance. But hopefully I will play there this year and I hope to be better this year. May be Quate
sabatinifan: Hi Jelena, well played today!! How can you improve your game to make the next step up the rankings?
[JDokic] i DO NOT THINK i HAVE TO FIX TO MANY THINGS IN MY GAME. bUT i THINK IT IS IMPORTANT TO STAY HEALTHY.
Pierre: Jelena... what do you think about the support you get in tournaments around the world ?
JDokic] It s grreat. I have a lot of support every where in the world. I am reall happy that I have a lots of fans.
eila: hello Jelena which grandslam woudl you prefer to win?
[JDokic] Wimbledon.
Benjamin: You have had a lot of injuries lately. Do you stil have physical problems?
[JDokic] Right now no. I have started trainning with my fitness trainer and I am getting better.
Chris: What would you have done if you wouldn't have become a tennisplayer?
[JDokic] Something in fashion.
LukeDuke: Hi! We remember that you "almost" won this year the Paris Indoor final, but you suffered from wrist after semifinal; and so didn't play vs Venus. How about this right wrist now?
[JDokic] It was just my right leg and it s better now.
Yair: when will u take a relaxation vacation?
[JDokic] November and December
sabatinifan: Jelena, will you be playing doubles with Martinez at the French Open and Wimbledon?
[JDokic] I am not sure.
Steevy: Jelena, wich is your favourite city ?
[JDokic] Rome and Paris but there are lots of places that I would like to visit still.
nielsenj: Hi Jelena. How is the relationship between the WTA-players? Is it possible to be both friends and competitors?
[JDokic] It is tough but I try my best because it is very competitive
Robby: Do you think you're healthy enough to defend your title this week? I only think of your match against Kim Clijsters in Hamburg. So, how is your leg?
[JDokic] It will be very tough to defend my title but I think I have a good chance to go far.
MattMorelli: Jelena, what is your fondest childhood memory and why?
[JDokic] Meeting Steffi Graf and practice with her at Wimbledon 3 years ago.
Veronica: which player do u admire most, past and present ?
[JDokic] Steffi Graf.
LukeDuke: Could you explain us your superstition about stepping on the lines on court?
[JDokic] It is a superstition that I have since I have played in Juniors.
Benjamin: Is there a person that you admire, and so yes why?
[JDokic] My parents and my brother.
lex: Are you going to watch the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen tonight?? Which soccerteam do you support?
[JDokic] May be I will. Real Madrid and Barcelona.
nielsenj: Hi Jelena. Do you have time for anything else than play tennis when you are in Rome or in other beutiful cities? Any time for sightseeing?
[JDokic] Some times I have time and I go shopping.
Kazunori: Hi Jelena how much of the year do you spend in Yugolavia?
[JDokic] Not much because I play 9 to 10 months of the year. champion: what are you going to do after your tenniscareer?
[JDokic] It is a long time away. I have not thought about it.
Jenny: You played double with Jennifer Capriati in past. how is she? are you friends? you both are wearing fila clothes...
[JDokic] I have played with her few tournaments and we got along very well.
Roshan: Do you have an offical website?
[JDokic] Yes. www.jelena-online.com
Marc: Hi Jelena! Will you play any tournaments next week before the French Open?
[JDokic] I am supposed to play Strasbourg from now I am going.
Chris: What is your favourite movie ?
[JDokic] A walk to remember wilhelm: what kind of other sports do you like?
[JDokic] Soccer and I follow Formula 1, Basket ball.
leila: Hi Jelena, are you going to play in double at Roland Garros?
[JDokic] I do not know yet. If I am physically fit enough I will try to play.
Anna: Is there anty player on the ATP tour that u like to watch in particular Jelena?
[JDokic] No not really.
Benjamin: Hi Yelena, with what racket do you play and how much does it cost?
[JDokic] Head TIS2.
LukeDuke: Your coach is your father. Is it easy or not to work with him? Do you take davantage of this?
[JDokic] It is easier because he is my Dad and we get along very well.
elodie: hey Jelena ! Who's your favorite singer ?
[JDokic] Jennifer Lopez.
Kazunori: Jelena are you defending toyota princess cup this year?
[JDokic] Yes.
Yair: jelena, is it true that you are planning to move back to Belgrade?
[JDokic] Yes.
Joel: Who is the best player at the tour according to you?
[JDokic] Maybe Venus.
erez: what do you think about smashnova?
[JDokic] She has been doing very well this year and I think she is a good player.
Kazunori: Jelena what part of your game do you wish to improve on?
[JDokic] My serve. adibog: Who do you get along with best on the tour?
[JDokic] The young girls that I played Juniors with.
Anna: Hi Jelena, I think you are an awesome player, what do u think is the most important quality in a top 10 player, mental or physical strength?? hope 2 see u in Wimbledon this year ;o)
[JDokic] I think it is physical and mental because is become very tough.
Roshan: Is it true that Anna Kournikova offered to play doubles with you in Rome?
[JDokic] Yes.
banjalukaboy: jelena do you think you will achieve your aim and get into the top five till the end of this year? i think you will
[JDokic] I hope to do so or at least staying in the Top Ten.
Robby: first of all:congratulations on your great victory today. I would like to know how big the pressure is you have to stand these days because you have to defend a title for the first time in your pro-career.
[JDokic] I do not think I have a lot of pressure and it is a normal situation for a tennis player.
Marc: Is there any particular player you enjoy practicing with regulary ?
[JDokic] I practise with a lots of players. No particular favourite.
Benjamin: Hi Jelena, who has the best backhand according to you?
[JDokic] I hope I do. It is a tough question. Mauresmo maybe.
Kazunori: what s the best match you ve played?
[JDokic] Hingis 1st round in Wimbledon and Seles this year in Gaz de France.
LukeDuke: I know that you enjoyed a lot playing the Sydney 2000 olympics. Is it so much different from playing Grand Slam for example? Or it was because you won vs Seles?
[JDokic] Last questions please.
elodie: what do you think about your smashes ? because today it was your biggest problem !
[JDokic] My smashes are usually good. So I do not think it is a problem.
Thank you Jelena ! Good luck !