QR1: Kristie Ahn (USA) WR320 v (Q15) Melanie South (GBR) WR 146

The 17 year old led the US to Junior Fed Cup victory over Heather & Tara last year, and has won a 25K title this year, so could prove a test for Mel. If successful it is likely to be a battle of the Mels for qualification (v Oudin).

QR1: (Q5) Elena Baltacha (GBR) WR 107 v (WC) Lindsey Nelson (USA) WR816

Lindsey has mainly played US collegiate tennis AFAICS, but had one or two decent results on the ITF circuit in 2007. Nevertheless a good draw for Bally who is seeded to meet Carly Gullickson yet again in final qualifying.

Baltacha is 4-1* up

She has a similar game to Gullickson so that should be a close one if they meet.

6-4 2-1*

4-3* but yet to win a point against the Nelson serve this set

6-4 4-6

Worryingly Bally managed just one point against serve in set 2 - Nelson won 8

and Bally is broken for 2-1...embarrassing stuff

Suddenly after 6 games with just 1 point against the Nelson serve she gets 4 to break back: 2*-2