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... 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... 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... 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... 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... Read Full Story
AUSTRALIAN Open referees will double as fashion police to stamp out skimpy outfits after Alize Cornet caused a stir with a see-through top at the Hopman Cup.Open officials have threatened fines of up to $2000 for any player caught flouting its strict dress code.The 18-year-old wore a short skirt and revealing, see-through top during a doubles match at the tournament in Perth.One of game's great players, Margaret Court, condemned her attire last night, saying it pushed the boundaries of what... Read Full Story
It was a piece of cake when Alize Cornet defeated Andrea Petkovic 6-1, 6-0 in the second round yesterday at the Australian Open. She's scheduled to meet Daniela Hantucova tomorrow in the third round. But that, she wants to celebrate her birthday today with a real cake. Can't believe she just turned 19, huh? Now don't you guys wish you were the cake :P (Images by Fiona Hamilton/AFP/Getty Images) HCFoo's Tennis Blog
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It was a piece of cake when Alize Cornet defeated Andrea Petkovic 6-1, 6-0 in the second round yesterday at the Australian Open. She's scheduled to meet Daniela Hantucova tomorrow in the third round. But that, she wants to celebrate her birthday today with a real cake. Can't believe she just turned 19, huh? Now don't you guys wish you were the cake :P (Images by Fiona Hamilton/AFP/Getty Images) HCFoo's Tennis Blog
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Only one seed has made it through to the semifinals at the Gaz de France Grand Prix after the quarterfinals of the Tier III event were held on Friday. But confidence remains high in a home win for a Hungarian hopeful. With No.1 seed Agnes Szavay out of the $175,000 tournament on Wednesday, No.2 seed Alizé Cornet is arguably the favorite to win the her first Tour singles title, especially after her 62 63 win against Anna-Lena Groenefeld in the quarterfinals. Groenefeld has been ranked as high... Read Full Story
Budapest will have as their top 2 seed two of the world's newest Top 20 players as the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour transitions back to red clay for the Gaz de France Grand Prix that has a $175,000 prize money and it's a Tier III event.
Agnes Szavay, will be playing in her home country and for sure will have all the support of her people, she cracked the Top 20 last fall and will be the top seed at the Gaz de France Grand Prix.
Agnes Szavay didn't start the season the best way she would hope for... Read Full Story
