Hi everyone!

I am writing to you from Indian Wells. This year, it is quite cold here compared with last year, but much warmer than in Moscow ! :-)

Before I came here, I was at home and I had good time with my practice and some rest !
Maria Kirilenko in Indian Wells
I went to the theatre and saw the classic « Uncle Vanya » : it is by Anton Chekhov. It was very interesting, and is about the life of one family. I am sure most Russian’s read it and I suggest they watch it as well !

Also I watched a couple of movies, one was « The love in Big city 2 », it is a Russian comedy. And « Avatar » ! About « Avatar », I don’t have any words, only wonderful feelings :-) It is really nice one!

The day before I arrived in Indian Wells, I went to the dinner for the Davis Cup. As most of you know, Russia have beaten India ! So I went for the opening dinner and, as our captain said « The Russia team has advantage because we have four ATP players and one WTA player (he means it was me :-)) so, no chance we gonna lose ! » :-) And I was in complete agreement with him ! Unfortunately I wasn’t at the matches because I had to fly to Indian Wells and prepare myself !

I’m really happy to be back to Indian Wells, as this is one of my favourite tournaments ! I have not had any good results here yet, but I really hope to play well this year !

I will talk to you soon !

Maria