Natalie hasn't played since August, withdrawing late from a Grade 1 event in September, so may have been injured. This tournament gives her an opportunity to reclaim the top 1993 ranking from Lucy Brown and her draw looks reasonable for a Grade 2.

R2

(8) Natalie Beazant def. Adel Arshavskaya (RUS) 2-6 6-3 6-1

R3

(8) Natalie Beazant d. Jilian Rooney (USA) 6-4 6-2

QF

(8) Natalie Beazant v (4) Ester Goldfeld (USA)

Natalie has taken advantage of a fairly kind section of the draw, reclaiming the top 1993 Brit spot, but this is where it gets harder. Goldfeld is ranked 61, and just outside 700 WTA, having beaten a number of good players like Johanna Konta.