It was very tough, it really showed how much we've been trying to get in shape because we had to run around a lot.

We are just trying to get back to normal.

There are so many mom and pop shops in this town that are trying to make it. It's really important to support those people and show that you want the money to stay in this town.

I was trying to be more of a presence on defense. I wanted to be more active.

We're just trying to reach our goals right now. It feels like we're on the right track. We had a very successful preseason.

In the first set I went out and played my game. The second set I let her play my game. In the third set she lost some momentum because I got to do what I do best.