Wonder what Cav's plan is - maybe testing the water for another assault on the rankings? Would be great if that was the case - she was an exciting prospect who I thought was very unlucky with her Wimbledon draws and darned unlucky not to get past Hingis that time.

I reckon she can do it, still young enough - just look at KDK!

With rankings & H2H details:

QR1: (wc) Naomi Cavaday UNR v Arina Rodionova (AUS) WR 240 (CH 157 in 2010)
QR1: (wc) Maia Lumsden UNR v (q3) Viktorija Golubic (SUI) WR 176 (CH 156 in Mar)
QR1: (wc) Sarah Beth Askew WR 1220 v Stéphanie Foretz Gacon (FRA) WR 231 (CH 62 in 2003)
QR1: (wc) Eden Silva WR 874 v (q8) Anett Kontaveit (EST) WR 187 (= CH)
QR1: (wc) Freya Christie WR 1011 v (q4) Tereza Smitkova (CZE) WR 179 (= CH)
QR1: (wc) Gabriella Taylor UNR v Indy de Vroome (NED) WR 203 (CH 195 in Apr)

Naomi v Rodionova H2H: 2-0, both in straight sets - juniors in 2006 and at Hammond 25K in 2009

Since we know that Samantha and Katie have got main draw wild cards here, I assume the remaining two have gone to Anna and whichever of Lisa / Jade is now most recovered from injury.

I spoke to Naomi yesterday and she was looking extremely fit and in very good form. Wishing her all the luck in the world.

Naomi has won the first set 6-1! Let's hope she can maintain this performance given she's been away for so long.

2-2 in the second. Naomi just broken. Arina has held serve once.

Come on Naomi

Earlier on Maia, Beth and Eden all lost in straights

I think 'falling apart' for Naomi is very harsh !