Thank you all! It was another great tournament...and I am very happy with the outcome!
Of course, I would have loved to win my television match - but Julie Kelly was really having a great tournament...and she took full advantage of a couple of position errors on my part and a couple of dry breaks....and she took the match 7-5. I can't complain because she played very well and was a terrific opponent!
I am also very proud of Jennifer Barretta! She and I played a near-perfect match, but she took the loss in stride and went on to kick some booty in the TV round! Congratulations to her on a great tournament!
I am leaving in a few minutes for the airport - headed off to Austria for the World Championships! Although I am homesick and a little travel-weary, I am looking forward to the experience...and looking forward to winning some matches on the international stage. "Team USA" is very strong this year...and it should be very exciting!!!!
Thank you all for the enthusiam and encouragement! I will talk to you again when I return from Europe!
Wishing you all the best -
Melissa Herndon
PS - I believe my first televised match will be on Jan 3rd at 6 pm EST!!!