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Off the court and on my way back
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Off the court and on my way back

Hi guys,

Off the court I’ve been doing my scrapbooking. I’m scrapbooking all of my photos and special occasions like the Beijing Olympics and events at home. I’ve also been reading heaps, mostly fiction novels.

I’ve been going back to Perth a bit, I do four weeks in Sydney and then go back to Perth for a week, which breaks things up a little bit and gives me some time at home as well so I can go see my Mum, Dad, brother and sister.

Not playing has been frustrating at times. During the French Open and Wimbledon it was pretty tough to sit back and watch everyone over there playing when I just wanted to be there. But, at the same time, my shoulder’s my priority and the main thing is to get that right. I’m doing what I need to do here to get back to a level where I can be back playing at those Grand Slams.

Photo gallery: off the court and on my way back

Unfortunately I’m not going to be ready for the US Open, so I’m going to play some lower level tournaments later in the year, probably around October. I’d like to get some matches under my belt and some confidence, because I won’t have played for a long time. And then I’ll obviously focus on the Australian Open and the Australian summer.

The first time I play a match I think there will definitely be some nerves because I won’t have played for nine months or so. It will be different and that’s why I want to play a few lower level matches just to get some confidence and some matches. I might also start off playing a bit of doubles first. I’ve got to make sure that my shoulder’s OK.

I’m going to enjoy being competitive again, that’s the biggest thing that I’ve missed from playing tennis. I’ll definitely enjoy the thrill of competing again, I’ve missed that a lot.

Casey

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6 Comments

  1. Ventego Says: August 7th, 2009 at 11:13 am

    I liked it. So much useful material. I read with great interest.

  2. Patricia Jefferson Says: August 7th, 2009 at 5:19 pm

    Hi Casey, I came over to Perth for the Hopman Cup enjoyed seeing all the players especially yourself & Lleyton. Look after yourself and your shoulder do not come back too soon.
    Best wishes for your future and your tennis career

    Regards Pat

  3. wendy Says: September 1st, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    What a great website! If you put as much work into your physio (and I’m sure you do)as you do in looking after your many fans you can’t help but do well.

    Best wishes

  4. Jerald Says: October 11th, 2009 at 2:16 am

    wow casey i hope it is true that you will be playin in Esperance this coming Weekend. I am originally from Espernace and played for Esperance tennis club but have moved to perth to further my education( UNI!) but this weekend coming th 15th i am heading down to Esperance because it is my mums bday and i have just found out that you will be playing in Esperance?! wow i hope so… would love to see you play..

    Jerald

  5. Jen Murphy Says: October 16th, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    Hi Case, Meant to be working but had 5 minutes to spare and tried to find how fundraising for Kaila (Melb Cup Luncheon) was going and got lost in the modcons of internet,blog,facebook (or whatever) and stumbled across your web page. It is awesome, love the photos, specially the ones where you are doing your training. Pity you haven’t got time to enjoy the view from there (where is the photo taken?) Glad to see you are on the come back trail, can’t wait. Catch you soon! - Jen

  6. rob Says: December 15th, 2009 at 10:29 pm

    go casey! you’re a CHAMP!!! do it for your grandma and me!

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