Most girls I know just run down the lists as they open for entry, sticking their names in any tournaments as they come to them at 10, 15 or 25 that they might reasonably be able to get to, then a few weeks later look at who's where and where they themselves are on the lists and make their choice. Maybe the guys just have a more thoughtful and considered approach!
Marcus and Dan Evans withdrawn from Lille. Milts from Egypt. Presumably to have a go at
surely that would be a risky strategy as it's the only tournament above futures that week, due to davis cup, therefore will have a competitive field and high level of people wanting to enter qualifying.