Heather levels it up, breaking to 15.
Mature and composed stuff, more sanguine than some viewers (erm, me for instance) just working her way back nicely with good point construction.
*4-4
Heather completes a stellar recovery and takes the first set with 5 straight games.
Overrules, net cords, disputed calls, a lob that bounced so high off the baseline, Heather couldn't get a swing up against the back wall... it's all happening, along with some fine tennis.
Impressed with Heathers increased tactical application and patience in points, knowing when to use her aggression.
Great to watch so far!
6-4
Seeing "Russian," I thought "Huh, I'm sure she transferred to Kazakhstan" - turns out she did but transferred back to Russia after 2 years. Confusing or what!
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GB on a shirt, Davis Cup still gleaming, 79 years of hurt, never stopped us dreaming ... 29/11/2015 that dream came true!