U.S. Open runner-up Novak Djokovic insisted in a post-game interview that he and Maria Sharapova are only friends, after she was spotted cheering for him in his box at Arthur Ashe Stadium. But The Post's Braden Keil reports that the two showed up together that night at Wakiya in the Gramercy Park Hotel. They mostly missed the opening-night party for the chic Chinese eatery and such celebs as Robert De Niro, Simon Le Bon, Donna Karan, Jeremy Piven, Beth Rudin DeWoody and Nobu Matsuhisa. But Djokovic and Sharapova then went to the lounge above Downtown Cipriani, where they sang karaoke duets until 5 a.m. to tennis pros Heinz Haas and Tim LoBello and models Ana Beatriz and Elsa Benitez.
I was looking forward to coming back to Bali for a long time. I played here for the first time last year, and it's just very beautiful and peaceful. I really, really like it. It's almost hard to realize there's a tournament going on
I arrived here Friday around lunch time with my mom and my coach. My mom comes with me to quite a few tournaments during the year, and she definitely wanted to be back here this year. There's a really beautiful resort, a nice beach and the people are incredibly friendly. The whole atmosphere is just amazing. I'm also here with my coach, Angel Jimenez. Hopefully I'll have a good tournament!
I've had a good year - I've been back in the Top 10, which was one of my goals this year. I wasn't thrilled with my results in the summer, so I am just trying to leave it behind me and refocus. There are still lots of opportunities to do well the rest of the season. Obviously I'd like to be in the Top 10 at the end of the season, and I hope to start here. I came here early and have been practicing a lot, and getting used to the conditions. But I'm not putting too much pressure on myself.
I have a first round bye in the singles, but I actually played my first match today in doubles, with Lindsay Davenport - and we won. It's really fun and a big honor to play with Lindsay. She asked me in New Haven if I wanted to play here - and when you get asked by someone like that, you just can't say no. I'm so excited that she has decided to come back. It's unbelievable how good shape she is in just a few months after having her child. It's great for tennis that she is back.
As for the singles, I had a look at the draw and every match will be tough. We will see how far I get. Hopefully I can get some good wins here this week.
It's already past 7pm right now so I'll probably do some stretches, have a shower and a nice dinner and maybe relax by the pool... we've been hanging around the pool quite a bit. I know the sun isn't good before you play but when you're not, it's so nice. Tomorrow we're planning on getting massages. It's a tough life
I don't play tomorrow but I'm around, so I'll definitely talk to you all then.
Although I didn't play any matches today, I did practice quite a bit. I had my first session at 8am, then another one around noon. The rest of the day I took it easy, just because I play singles and doubles tomorrow. One of the things we did later was get a Balinese massage in a resort close to the hotel, which was just great.
I love the culture here. The religion is all about being at peace with nature, a much different way of approaching life than I'm used to! It's so simple, relaxed, and they appreciate the simple things. We're all so used to rushing through life hoping to get certain things, which here are not necessarily as important as the simple things. Being here really makes you see that a little bit more. Obviously, the food here is wonderful too! The fresh juice... a perfect way to live life
Speaking of rushing through everything, there was my journey to Bali! From New York, I got to go home for one day - just to see family and catch up - and then it was time to come here. It wasn't a very long visit but hopefully I'll see them all again soon. Of course, New York was great. It's a wonderful city, there's always a lot of things happening. I don't think there could be a bigger contrast between that city and this city. They're two completely different places on Earth and both are really special. But for me right now, this is the place to be!
Lindsay won her first singles match back convincigly - but I'm not surprised. We practiced a few times already this week and she was hitting the ball really well. I was quite sure she was going to do well this week. Once a champion...
We have a good relationship. I'd say she is one of my friends on the Tour. My closest friends on the Tour are probably Martina Hingis, Ana Ivanovic and Ai Sugiyama. Martina and I come from the same place and we also spend lots of time practicing together. She's just a great person to be around. Ana is a good friend, also. Ai Sugiyama is definitely one of my best friends. I try to be nice to everyone. It's important, also when you're playing doubles, to have a lot of fun.
Just like last year, I did the fashion show here this year. It was a fun experience and very easy to do. They try to make everything as easy and simple as possible for the players, which is great of course. I've done some modeling things outside of the Tour, too, for a change - but I'd never trade it for being a tennis player!
Tomorrow is going to be a busy day. I play my first singles match, as well as my second doubles match with Lindsay. I'll just be trying to do my best on the court as always. I have to be ready and do the right things. Hopefully it all goes well.
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