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Tokyo Japan, 24.09. – 29.09.2012 / Premier $2,168,400 hard
Tokyo Japan, 24.09. – 29.09.2012 / Premier $2,168,400 hard
Kaia lost in 2 hours and 7 minutes. Next week she will play at Beijing WTA Pemier level tournament.
Kaia’s own words: „It was quite average game from my side. I did play ok, my opponent played quite well. I played at the same level during the whole match. In the first set I was able to convert my chances, in the second and third set I could not. My opponent played well, she come to the net, played successfully. She held her good level during the whole match and was better today.
Tomorrow I will rest and will travel to Beijing on Thursday. I think I will not play for two days, just will relax. Tomorrow I will do some sightseeing in Tokyo, it is very rare when I’m able to do it.“
Kaia won in the first round and will meet Jamie Hampton (USA, WTA 91) in the second round match.
Kaia’s own words: „I played very well in the first set. I tried to be more aggressive today and it worked. I think I played a bit passive in Korea. In the beginning of the second set she played very well, she returned well and served well and then it was 2:0. All opponents here know how to play, you have to wait for your chances.
I felt very fresh today, more fresh than in Korea. I got 11 hours of sleep, and was very well rested. I think that sleep is important for me.
My calves are better. I get some massage and they do not bother me. I still use the calf sleeves.
I have not played with my tomorrow’s opponent but I did practice with her in Korea once. She plays quite well, hits aggressively. It will be a great match. I try to be as aggressive as today.“
The meeting is Schedule at court number 9 and starts not before 13:30 local time/ 7:30 Estonian time.