It just gets worse Heather lost according to Cav's latest tweet.
I had a feeling this tournament was going to be a disaster and I'm afraid it's turned out that way.

Hmm, yes I was thinking "disaster" was a bit strong.

This tournament has 12 top 200 players, only one of which is a Brit.

That player, Mel, went out to a fellow young British prospect, Heather, partly perhaps caused by suffering injury.

Only 2 Brits, Mel and Naomi, are among the top 16 ranked players. 4 Brits reached the last 16.  OK, partly through playing each other

Another young British player, Lisa Whybourn, whatever today's result has shown further signs of good progression and has I would suggest exceeded expectations.

Maybe some hopes were buoyed a bit further by Heather and Laura's presence, but I don't think either of them has anything to be ashamed of.  Laura put up a creditable performance against Naomi.  Heather after her win against Mel, has gone out in 3 sets to the a player you yourself obviously rate very highly..

The overall results, while maybe a little disappointing and while we always wish for more, are not that unexpected.  Nor are they a disaster.

Not many weeks are like Shrewsbury   

-- Edited by indiana on Thursday 8th of October 2009 03:26:05 PM

Good to see Heathers honest reaction to her defeat.
Too many players in my opinion say they have played well when defeated adding that were just beaten by a better player on the day.
Nice to see that Heather felt it was a match she could/should have won.

wow! who'd have thought our most successful girl this week would be an unranked wc. very well done lisa.

Doubles

QF: (3) SMITH/LARSSON (SWE) def. GABB/SEABORNE 6-3 6-1

Lisa what a performance . I just hope you can continue to play like this week in week out.

Holy cr*p! Well done Lisa.

What she's been doing right I hope she keeps doing it!