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THE Brisbane International is a very popular tournament with players and fans alike. But there is one change that would make it even better.
To have started the tournament one week later, and have the Australian Open finish a week later, would allow the players to have Christmas with family and friends.
Australians tell me the dates as they are allow fans, volunteers and ballkids to be involved through all the tournaments, as school holidays end when the Australian Open is over.
All these things have been taken in consideration to make everyone happy.
The circuit starts at different dates in different years within a week-long span. Next time the Brisbane tournament starts on January 4 but there are December starts in some circuits.
I made the choice to come to Queensland with my team a few days before Christmas to acclimatise to the heat and practice on the courts here.
How can you celebrate when you have to get some sleep for your match? Sleep is very important when you are playing at this level in this heat.
I was fortunate enough to have Christmas dinner at the home of people from Brisbane who befriended me many years ago and I really appreciate them looking after myself and my team.
The family met me at the Auckland tournament then moved to Brisbane.
They sometimes have gone to Melbourne to watch the Australian Open and support me at my matches. They certainly love their tennis.
Even though Australia is so far from home for me, I kind of feel an atmosphere like I am home, because the people are so nice to the players.
These are our first matches of the season and it takes a while to get used to everything again after the off-season break.
I was a little nervous against Francesca Schiavone on Monday and especially glad to win in two sets as she is a tricky opponent. I lost to her two years ago in Brisbane.
Both times I have been on show court 1, which is a nice court for the spectators. It was really packed, people waiting in line to find a seat or just have a look. I like the atmosphere of playing close to the fans.
I didn't know much about my second round opponent Elina Svitolina, but at 19 she is already in the top 50 and is going to be a good player, no doubt.
Each match in Australia, I hope to lift my level of play and do well at the Australian Open.
There are so many things I would like to have as New Year's resolutions. Eat less chocolate, for one thing. I have a sweet tooth.
I have so much energy and when I finish my tennis commitments I want to do other things. I need to get better this year at saving my energy and make sure I get some rest.
As well, I'd love to spend more time with my family and friends, which is very difficult to do in my job.
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