Q: Did you manage to relax and enjoy some time off?
AI: I did, thanks. I was with my boyfriend Adam Scott at two of his golf tournaments. The President's Cup in Melbourne was a lot of fun, because players' partners were really made to feel like we were part of the team. It was both relaxing and exciting at the same time - relaxing because I could forget about tennis, and exciting because it was a serious competition.
Q: You must be in the middle of your pre-season training by now, can you me about your daily regime?
AI: As always, I started with fitness only: usually two sessions a day, one cardio and one weights session. In the beginning we were working on muscle growth, but then we moved onto increasing my strength.
Q: What other activities, aside from tennis, have you been doing?
AI: We've been taking full advantage of the beautiful surroundings in Australia! We are outdoors every day. So far I have been running along the coast of Queensland, "stair climbing" to the top of amazing views, stand-up paddling in the rivers, surfing at the beach, circuit-training in the parks...I also did some surf life-saving activities at the beach. Now when I list everything, it doesn't sound so hard.
Q: What are you most looking forward to about the 2012 season?
AI: I always look forward to the Grand Slams more than any event, so they are a big part of my thoughts, and I will build my schedule with them in mind. But 2012 is also an Olympic year, and that will be very special for me, because it will be my first Olympics. I'm really looking forward to it.
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