Molik: I have a real shot against Vaidisova
Alicia Molik was delighted with her start against Estonian Kaia Kanepi. Good thing, because at 0-3 down in the first set, Molik would have been the only one.
That positively paid dividends, with the Australian grinding Kanepi down for a straight sets victory.
“I don’t think it was a sluggish start, I just don’t think the score line was in my favour,” Molik said.
“I felt very comfortable with the way I was hitting the ball, even though I was at a love-3 deficit.”
Molik refused to back off, aiming for lines and taking risks on second serves. Even when the Australian achieved parity, Molik was happy to gamble.
“I did have a sense of calmness I think right throughout both sets. Even when we were approaching that first-set tiebreak, at no point did I ever feel under the pump.
“I was prepared to lose that breaker, being aggressive and being attacking.”
Waiting is Nicole Vaidisova, the 12th seed. Don’t expect Molik to become a shrinking violet because the Russian will have a number next to her name.
“I know I’m going to get chances - it’s just what I do with those chances I think that will really decide whether I win or not,” Molik said.
“I think I’m in with a real shot.”
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