Aug 29, 2008, 15:51 GMT
New York - Surprise British women's contender Anne Keothavong is keeping up her protein intake at the US open with a daily diet featuring a dose of ocean fare: 'Fish of the day is fine with me,' said the 24-year-old.
Keothavong has duplicated her career-best showing in a Grand Slam by reaching the third round never before putting two straight wins together at a major.
Her performance is the best for Britain here since 1991, when Jo Durie and Sara Gomer got this far, with Durie advancing a round further before losing to Jennifer Capriati.
Keothavong says that while she's not superstitious, she might just stick with her habit of evening meals in New York with her coach and family where the plate in front of her is dominated by catch o' the day.
'I have friends and other people I like to go out for dinner with as well (as my family),' said the No. 87. 'I'm not usually superstitious, but they had to sit in the same place and had to order similar kind of things.'
Keothavong next faces a test against Olympic champion Elena Dementieva.
While at the table, the player has a one unbreakable rule when ordering. Her companions can, of course, take what they like, with one exception.
'They can do what they want, as long as we have a creme brulee for dessert.'
**********************
NOTEBOOK: Nadal holding off on image revamp until Open is over =
New York (dpa) - Rafael Nadal is holding off on an image revamp until his run at the US Open is done.
With his season falling into place in spectacular fashion, the new number one is not about out to change his look, which is set to morph from 'pirate rebel' to more traditional tennis.
Soon to be history - at least for now - will be the sleeveless muscle shirts and the three-quarter length pants, all to be replaced by more 'grown-up' gear.
The new wardrobe is ready to go, pending Rafa's decision to actually put in on. Discussions on the new style were even held at Nadal's home on Mallorca in preparation for the big change.
It looks like Nadal,22, will shift later in the autumn, choosing a smaller venue for a low-key debut. 'I'm excited about evolving my on- court apparel with Nike to a polo and shorter-length short,' said Nadal in a statement.
'But for the US Open, we decided I would continue wearing the apparel I've been competing in all year. It's a decision we made based on the limited time I've had to practice in the new apparel between the Olympics and the start of the Open.'
View blog reactions
There are currently no comments for this article. Be the first to comment! (no registration required)
Advertising
There are currently no comments for this article. Be the first to comment! (no registration required)