Maria took part in a press conference today at the JB Group Classic in Hong Kong, here are some of the interesting things she talked abоut:
Playing Hong Kong:
"It has worked well for me over the last few years. I don't like playing a tournament a week before a grand slam. I like to get to Melbourne and get a good weeks training. This is the best preparation I can get. You are guaranteed a few matches against the top players, which is better than just training.
Training
"I have had a really good five or six weeks of training and I am really looking forward to the new season Last year was probably the biggest learning curve for me on and off the court."
2008:
"It is everyone's goal to become number one. Everyone has the chance to do that but its more important to win every match you play and give everything you have every time. I don't worry about it too much really. I don't like to put too many goals on myself. I just look forward to winning the tough matches and becoming number one and winning grand slams."