R1 WC Maria Joao KOEHLER (POR, 888) Vs Anna FITZPATRICK (GBR) (6)
Opponent earnt WC through finalling and QF at last two 10K tournaments, so not the pushover it looks. 15 year old, clearly up and coming. Has been regularly beating 5-600 ranked players.
Well done Fitz. Could have been a better scoreline but the nasty-looking bananaskin was successfully dodged. Hopefully this next round will be a bit easier.
Of all tyrannies a tyranny exercised for the good of its victim may be the most oppressive.... those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience
Doesn't seem to be happening for Anna this year. I think she has a lot of potential for improvement but having said that, it would be nice to see some wins sooner rather than later.
At least she has continued her doubles form - into the semis with a 4-6 6-3 (10-6) win and they meet the second seeds there: LEPORE (ARG) / PIEDADE (POR).
