April - June Diary Archives

June 26, 2001
         Well, I have been in England for the last couple of weeks and have not had the chance to update my web page over there.  I played three tournaments over there all on grass.  I played a challenger in Surbiton, UK.  I lost in the final round of qualyfying there to Mike Bryan.  Then I went to the Queens Club to play the Stella Artois Championships.  I lost in the final round of qualifying there as well.  Then I went to the Heineken Trophy in Rosmalen, Netherlands.  I lost in the first round of qualifying there injuring my knee a bit.  Nothing serious, just a little flare up in my tendinitis in myr right knee.  I am now back in Tampa getting my knee better and working on my game for the summer tournaments.  I will start my summer on July 7 in Granby,Canada at a challenger there.  So check back with me then to get some updates.
         Jeff

May 25, 2001 USA Futures of Tampa, FL
         Results :  Marcio Carlsson (Brazil) d. Morrison 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(5).  Doubles..Morrison/Capalik d. Washington/Brown 6-3, 6-2..Morrison/Capalik d. Brasington/Fillol 6-7, 6-4, 6-0.  We play in the semi-finals today at around 1pm.  We play the number 2 seeds...Pereira/Couto of Columbia, I believe.
         Jeff


May 16, 2001 USA Challenger of Rocky Mount, NC
         Results for Wednesday : Agenor d. Morrison 6-3, 6-4.  Well the clay got the best of me today. The conditions were really wet and heavy here which slowed the game down even more and it made it difficult for me.  Agenor loves to stand deep in the court and grind and with the conditions the way they were today it was tough to get the ball by him.   I felt like I hit the ball really well and gained some confidence even though I lost.  We play doubles tomorrow afternoon.
         Jeff


May 15, 2001 USA Challenger of Rocky Mount, NC
         Results for Tuesday : Morrison d. Massa 6-4, 6-1.  Well my first match on clay went well today.  I played well and got my first win of the clay court season.  I play the number 2 seed, Ronald Agenor, tomorrow not before 12pm.  This is a good opportunity for me tomorrow.  I am excited about playing.
          Jeff


May 14, 2001 USA Challenger of Rocky Mount, NC
         Results for Monday : Morrison/Ginepri d. Furmanski/Arquez 7-5, 7-6.  Today we played pretty well.  We were serving for both sets up 5-3 and found a way to make it a bit tougher than it needed to be.  I play tomorrow in singles not before 2pm.  I am excited to play and will update sometime tomorrow evening.  I am also doing a diary entry for the USTA that can be found on their website...usta.com.  It is a pretty cool thing.  Check it out!!
         Jeff


May 13, 2001 USA Challenger of Rocky Mount, NC
         I know I have not updated my web page in a while, but I am back action again.  I don't know if many of you know but my coach and best friend Rudy Vargas died in a tragic car accident on April 22.  I have been trying my best to put one foot in front of the other and taking each day one at a time, but it has been very difficult for me.  He coached me from the time I was 15 and was a very vital part of my life outside of tennis as well.  So needless to say I am missing him greatly.  This is my first tournament back since Elkin and I am not really expecting much here, because my motivation to play hasn't been the best over the last couple of weeks.  I have to start somewhere though and this is it.  I am in the main draw of singles and doubles here this week.  I play doubles tomorrow with Robby Ginepri of the USA.  We play Damien Furmanski and Patricio Arquez both of Argentina.  I will play singles on Tuesday against Edgardo Massa of Argentina.  So I got some real clay courters to play.  This tournament is on clay as well.  I will be back to updating full time now.  I hope you all continue to check out what is going on from day to day.
         Jeff


April 20, 2001 USA Futures of Elkin, NC
         Results for Friday : Morrison d. Gubenco (Canada) 6-3, 6-4.  Sorry I have not been able to update my page this week.  I am staying in housing and it has been difficult to do so.  I am in the semifinals tomorrow against Jack Brasington of the USA.  He is same guy that beat me in Stone Mountain in the close match.  I will update again as soon as I can again.  Just please be patient with my updates.
        Jeff


April 14, 2001 USA Futures of Stone Mountain, GA
         Results for Friday : Brasington d. Morrison 7-5, 6-7(6), 7-6(8)...I lost a heartbreaker today in the quarterfinals as you can see I'm sure.  I had one match point and lost it by missing a volley in the net strap.  This game is a game of inches and it proved that today.  I played well and it was an incredible match.  I am going to stay here for a couple of more days and train and then I am going to Elkin, NC on Sunday.  I will begin play there on Tuesday.  Hope everyone has a happy easter weekend.
        Jeff


April 13, 2001 USA Futures of Stone Mountain, GA
         Results for Thursday : Morrison d. Brandon Hawk 6-1, 6-2...Turek/Sontag d. Morrison/Genepri 6-2, 6-1.  I play tomorrow in the quarterfinals against Jack Brasington of the USA.
        Jeff


April 10, 2001 USA Futures of Stone Mountain, GA
         Results for Tuesday : Morrison d. Roux 7-6(5), 6-2.  I played a guy who was at one time ranked in the top 60 in the world.  He has been injured and has dropped quite a bit.  He is now ranked around 240 now.  He was seeded 4th in the tournament.  I played solid today! He was had two sets points in the first set and I fought them off and ended up winning in the tiebraker.  I play doubles tomorrow with Robby Genepri of the USA.  He just turned pro a month or so ago. We are represented by the same management group now and that is our connection.
        Jeff


April 9, 2001 USA Futures of  Stone Mountain, GA
         I play Lionel Roux of France tomorrow in the first round here in Stone Mountain.  I play at 10am.  I am playing doubles this week but do not play my first round until Wednesday.
        Jeff


April 4, 2001 USA Challenger Calabasas, CA
         Results for Wednesday : Norman d. Morrison 6-4, 7-6(5)....Today was  a rough day for me.  I had many opportunities to take control of this match and didn't.  There was one break of serve in the whole match and it was the first service game of the match.  I had a bunch of break pts. on his serve and never could covert.  He is 6-7 or so and serves huge.  I returned really well and had a bunch of chances but I never converted.  I am heading to Stone Moutain, GA tomorrow to get ready for my next tournament.  I will begin play there on Tuesday or Wednesday.
        Jeff


April 3, 2001 USA Challenger Calabasas, CA
         I am getting prepared for my match tomorrow against Dick Norman.  I practiced today with Vince Spadea.  He was formerly top 20 in the world.  It was a good workout and a good experience for me.  I don't know what time I play tomorrow but I will update when my match is completed.  Keep in mind that I am on California time.
        Jeff


April 1, 2001 USA Challenger Calabasas, CA
         I got a main draw wild card into the challenger this week here in California.  I play on my first round on Wednesday against Dick Norman of Belgium.  He is played in the finals of a futures tournament in France today.  That is why my first round will not be until Wednesday.  I am practicing hard here and working out in the gym to prepare myself.  I am playing well and look forward to this opportunity to break through at the next level.
        Jeff