Nicole Vaidisova's Blog

Bolletieri ball-banger Nicole Vaidisova (News/Posts) is blogging from Stanford this week for the WTA. What we've learned so far? She loves playing World Team Tennis, watching Alien v. Predator, and has a sense of humor. Read her blog.

Comments

[Nikkie]

I love her! She is so talented and so young. I love her attitude!

[Andrew]

I believe she has great talent and has the potential to be in the top 10 very soon. She defeated some great players at this years French Open, including Amelie Mauresmo (1) and Venus Williams (12). If she continues this form and improves i think she will give Sharapova a run for her money.

[Nikkie]

I agree! I think that she will out do Maria Sharapova in the future. Her game is better, her forehand doesn't breakdown, her backhand is solid, great serve, it's just about her attitude! I watched a 15yr old Nicole play a 17 yr old Maria in WTT, During August 2004! Nicole won 5-3! She outhit Maria, so I look forward to their future matches!!!

[Andrew]

I really like her style, i would of liked to see her get to at least the semis of Wimbledon, and i would of preferred her to win it compared to Amelie Mauresmo. But she is still very young.

Andrew, Nicole doesn't like the low, irregular bounce of grass, which is why she went out in the 4th round this year. Give her time to get used to it. For some reason, Maria was able to adapt very well to that low bounce which is why she won Wimbledon at age 17. Nicole prefers a higher bounce, such as that found on clay or hard courts.

And besides, Amelie deserved this, after everything she's been through! Weren't you happy for her? I was completely overjoyed! :)