Alize Cornet

French Open Interview with Alize Cornet May 27th A. CORNET/M. Ani 6‑4, 7‑5 Q. We felt you were nervous over the last two days. How do you feel after this first round? ALIZE CORNET: Well, I’m fine. Yesterday I was a bit upset, because I couldn’t finish my match. This morning I was very calm on the court, and that was a positive. I managed to control my stress. In the morning when I woke up, I knew I had to get on the court at 4‑All. But it went fine, so it was a big relief at the end. Q. And after this ... Read Full Story

A few days ago Alize Cornet, who of the rising stars of the 2008 season, gave an interview by Damien Mercereau , check out what she has today... (the interview was in French - posted in english by améliemomo ) Alize Cornet what are your feelings about your season? Alize: its been very good for me since I ve entered top20 rather fastly after my Rome finale.I stayed at this level all year long and I am going to end on the sixteenth place having started 2008 in the 55 spot. Do you feel you made improve your game this season? Alize: About the ... Read Full Story

Alize Cornet of France plays a backhand during the quarter final match against Dinara Safina of Russia during day four of the 2009 Medibank International at the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre on January 14, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alize Cornet (Getty Images) more pics » I love a good dress code controversy A dress code controversy is brewing in Melbourne, and though it involves tennis not golf, I think it's worth noting, because our sport often grapples with issues of attire ... and, well...because I love a good dress code controversy. Today's attire quagmire ... Read Full Story

Q. When you issued that challenge when you held at match point, did you think in your heart that you were going to get that one right? Were you convinced that you had made a proper challenge? ALIZÉ CORNET: Well, if I didn't try on this one I never try, because it was a match point. The ball was really close. I made a beautiful forehand and I just tried, you know, because I was pretty sure it was like one or two centimeters maximum out. I was thinking, Okay, let's try on this one. I was not so wrong. It was the match ... Read Full Story

Q. When you issued that challenge when you held at match point, did you think in your heart that you were going to get that one right? Were you convinced that you had made a proper challenge? ALIZÉ CORNET: Well, if I didn't try on this one I never try, because it was a match point. The ball was really close. I made a beautiful forehand and I just tried, you know, because I was pretty sure it was like one or two centimeters maximum out. I was thinking, Okay, let's try on this one. I was not so wrong. It was the match ... Read Full Story