Its the final opportunity for our quartet in France to make an impression in singles. Lucy Brown is seeded, but would probably need to beat strong local hope Caroline Garcia in order to reach the quarter-finals and gain points. Garcia is ranked just outside 600 WTA and has won a Grade 1 junior event this year.
R1 (L64)
Natalie Beazant (GBR) v (LL) Camille Cheli (FRA) (WC) Alice Bacquie (FRA) v Daneika Borthwick (GBR) Francesca Stephenson (GBR) v Sybille Gauvain (FRA) (14) Lucy Brown (GBR) Bye
A decent effort from Fran against a strong opponent who beat her in straights last time they played. Natalie has the best chance of further progress, though her opponent beat the highly-rated Lou Brouleau, so won't be easy.
R2
Natalie Beazant (GBR) d. (12) Olga Ianchuk (UKR) 6-4 6-1 (10) Aliaksandra Sasnovich (BLR) d. Daneika Borthwick (GBR) 7-5 6-3 (11) Natalija Kostic (SRB) d. Francesca Stephenson (GBR) 5-7 6-4 6-1 (14) Lucy Brown (GBR) d. (WC) Fiona Gervais (FRA) 7-5 6-2
R3
Natalie Beazant (GBR) v (Q) Rachel Girard (FRA) (14) Lucy Brown (GBR) v (2) Caroline Garcia (FRA)
Excellent news as Lucy gains her best ever win on clay over the world nr. 28 and Natalie joins her in the quarter-finals. As a result Lucy will join Jennifer Ren in the lower reaches of the top 100, and Natalie will be on the cusp of the top 100.
R3
Natalie Beazant (GBR) d. (Q) Rachel Girard (FRA) 6-1 6-4 (14) Lucy Brown (GBR) d. (2) Caroline Garcia (FRA) 6-1 6-4
That's not a bad scoreline to be fair. Didn't Laura have a tough game against her at the AO? She's the one that's reknowned for being a bit of a 'character' isn't she?
That's not a bad scoreline to be fair. Didn't Laura have a tough game against her at the AO? She's the one that's reknowned for being a bit of a 'character' isn't she?
Yes (3 sets) and yes. She also double bagelled Jessica Ren in the Eddie Herr.
