Unfortunate draw for Maria at Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. I looked at the official WTA site: in the first rounds, Lisicki, Safarova or Zakopalova. Three tough players that in a day of their best condition (especially Lisicki) can represent a serious obstacle for anybody. Be careful, Maria. Hope that you are in the proper conditions of shape and with the right approach to this event. Stosur or Cibulkova in the next match, but this is another story. Be concentrated on these upcoming first matches. I wish you well. In bocca al lupo.

Take care of yourself.                                            Giorgio from Italy