Week 18 - ITF ($50K) - Indian Harbour Beach, USA Clay

Peter too · Tennis legend

Week 18 - ITF ($50K) - Indian Harbour Beach, USA Clay

philwrig · Hall of fame

There's no doubt Laura has the best draw this week, a minimum of a QF spot should be her target.
Mel has a marginally tougher draw but is not without chances either.
Mel renews her partnership with Timi Babos in the doubles, Laura not taking part.
Neither playing singles tomorrow but Mel starts off her doubles campaign.
There is an exceptionally good livefeed for this tournament for the stadium court, and with both our players playing Americans there must be a good chance we will see them in action on Wednesday.

tony_orient · ATP qualifying

The weather forecast looks good so hopefully Laura won't have to play in 'sludge' this week

philwrig · Hall of fame

Mel and Timi won their doubles in straight sets, no score as of yet.
Mel first up and Laura up third on the same court, not on the televised court sadly.

philwrig · Hall of fame

Mel a set and 5-3 down.

philwrig · Hall of fame

Mel lost in straight sets.

philwrig · Hall of fame

Latest Robbo score 6-0 4-3.

philwrig · Hall of fame

No official score but the next match on court 6 is already underway, so my best guess is a win for Laura maybe 6-0 6-4.

philwrig · Hall of fame

Robbo on the OOP for tomorrow and will play a LL Naydenova, third on stadium court , play starting at 2pm BST.
So a chance to see her on the livestream.

tony_orient · ATP qualifying

Brilliant - Not only has Laura won, but she is on the televised court and should be at the perfect time for when I get home from work

Julia Carrot · All-time great

Well done Laura. Fingers crossed she'll be in fine form for the streamed match today. Can't wait !!!!

Julia Carrot · All-time great

Laura's match will also be covered by Bet365 Live in Play, it appears.

(Wish they would cover Cagnes too then the day would be perfect!)

indiana · Tennis legend

To confirm scores etc.

R1 : Laura Robson WR 269 beat Kimberly Couts (USA) WR 339 6 - 0 6 - 3

R1 : Mel South WR 273 lost to Julia Boserup (USA) WR 302 6 - 2 6 - 3

R2 : Laura Robson WR 269 vs (LL) Aleksandrina Naydenova (BUL) WR 491 (CH)

Naydenova is a 19 yo who has played almost exclusively on clay this year and has won 3 tournaments at 10K level. Has wins this year against top 200 player Castano (COL) and top 300 player Costas-Moreira (ESP). Her 7 - 5 6 - 4 R1 win here against the no 4 seed Julia Cohen (USA) WR 169 appears to be her best win of the year in ranking terms.

-- Edited by indiana on Thursday 5th of May 2011 12:21:04 PM

murray_2k9 · Challenger qualifying

Anyone know when Laura will be up?

philwrig · Hall of fame

The match before Laura's has just completed its first set.