Week 34 - WTA ($710K) Premier - New Haven, USA - Hard

insomniacfolder · Challenger level

Week 34 - WTA ($710K) Premier - New Haven, USA - Hard

philwrig · Hall of fame

Ok wasn't expecting that !

And in the circumstances a very decent draw.

-- Edited by philwrig on Thursday 20th of August 2015 11:42:40 PM

paulisi · Tennis legend

good choice as Laura needs matches

Helen40 · Grand Slam Champion

I thought I'd read she'd used up her WCs for the year, was that just for ITF level? does that mean she's still got some left at WTA level?

vohor · Grand Slam Champion

Here's hoping Laura can chalk a W with that Q1 draw and go on from there :)

tony_orient · ATP qualifying

I don't know anything at all about Laura's opponent, so I will assume that it's a good draw.

Also good for Laura to be playing a match a couple of days after her last one - so far the gap has either been over a week or half a day!

philwrig · Hall of fame

Helen40 wrote:
I thought I'd read she'd used up her WCs for the year, was that just for ITF level? does that mean she's still got some left at WTA level?

Yes I think she's got a full quota left for the WTA tour, meaning 3 MD and 3 QD.

philwrig · Hall of fame

tony_orient wrote:
I don't know anything at all about Laura's opponent, so I will assume that it's a good draw.

Also good for Laura to be playing a match a couple of days after her last one - so far the gap has either been over a week or half a day!

She hasn't got a stellar record. So all things being equal, and the bookies agree, Laura should notch up the win.

Jaffa · Challenger level

It woiuld be a big 13 points for her at this stage if she can.

indiana · Tennis legend

Does look a good draw and more than one match here is just what Laura needed.

One cautionary note that I'd have is that whilst I haven't really looked at all at Alexa Graham's record she has just turned 17 so could have a surprise or two in store.

kundalini · Specialist Reporter + Intermediate Club Player

Helen40 wrote:
I thought I'd read she'd used up her WCs for the year, was that just for ITF level? does that mean she's still got some left at WTA level?

The rules are complicated but a simplified version is:

Max 12 WCs over a season

Made up of 6 WTA/Grand Slam of which up to 3 can be main draw (there is an exception to this if you have had 3 WTA main draw then get offered a Grand Slam main draw WC) and 6 ITF of which up to 3 can be main draw.

Laura has so far had Eastbourne QWC, Wimbledon main draw WC, and 3 ITF main draw WCs.

philwrig · Hall of fame

I'd forgotten about Eastbourne, and hadn't realised that Wimby was included in the WTA quota, so really with the season 3/4 over still quite a few opportunities for WCs.

murray_2k9 · Challenger qualifying

Alexa has a respectable ranking for a young 17 year old but hasnt had any real impact above 10k level. I dont know how well Laura is hitting the ball but would have to expect her to have more weight of shot than anything Alexa will have dealt with before.

I think anything other than a straight set win from Laura would be a surprise.

indiana · Tennis legend

The thing is, as a few folk have mentioned, Laura's hardly played yet !

Therefore, although I didn't know the details I was surprised that there was thought to be an issue re WCs.

Thanks, kundalini, for the clarifications.

Helen40 · Grand Slam Champion

Thanks Phil and kundalini for the clarifications.

I'm hopeful with Laura, but not expecting too much too soon. I hope she does eventually get back though.
I read recently that she wasn't able to train her CV with her wrist recovery - which makes more sense now. I must admit I thought she just wasn't being dedicated at the time.

Wishing you luck with this endeavor Laura.