Shame but its all good in the round.

I'm oddly encouraged by Katie's result. Judging by her style of play, and the fact she's a Brit training in the states, I can't imagine clay being a particularly good surface for her.

Good points made. However, clearly a win would have been preferable with particularly in the run up to the French Open that leading to at least one more competitive match against good opposition on clay.

Bianca Turati confirms that she was a terrible draw for Katie, by handing out the first double-bagel of the tournament in R2.

They're back playing doubles, 1-0 with a hold.

Katie is arguably as much in need of doubles practice as she is of extra matches on clay. Winning this tournament would also take her ahead of several higher ranked girls who are not playing this week.

That should move her over 800pts and above Ruse and Bellis. I'm pretty sure with the points on offer that some one or several will go past Katie this week in the rankings

Katie+'s doubles is about to start. One of their opponents, Muramatsu, was involved in a singles match today, that with about a four-hour rain delay, lasted about seven hours. A bit unfair on her, perhaps...