We knew they were going to be tough. They were strong and very deep in singles. It created some real challenges for us. |
We're much improved in conditioning. We're working the players really hard, and the fitness level has increased significantly, it really shows up in the doubles. |
Well, we just aren't competitive without our top two players. Unfortunately, they got sick at the same time and we had to just slide everyone up. |
When you play tougher teams, not only do you get better but you get used to playing that high-level competition and have a better chance at winning. |