Week 42 - ITF ($15K) - Bangkok, Thailand - Hard

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RE: Week 42 - ITF ($15K) - Bangkok, Thailand - Hard

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

It might be 'eek' to Katie losing the first set.

Or 'eek' to Jeremy Bates being there.

Who is, in my opinion, the kiss of death .......

But I'm not 100% sure which 'eek' was meant

TennisLover · Strong Club Player

Probably Jeremy Bates being there as she unexpectedly lost 4 & 4. Wasn't expecting that at all, although reflects the Japan Mayor's cup run? - but that's tennis.

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philwrig · Hall of fame

Disappointing but let's not forget that playing conditions are not very pleasant out there, very hot and sticky.

indiana · Tennis legend

Katie has lost 6-4 6-4

Bit unexpected that, I saw that bet365 had her still favourite for the match at 4-6 *4-5, but she was then broken for the match.

But a minor slip on a journey. Onward ...

-- Edited by indiana on Wednesday 21st of October 2015 10:35:38 AM

tony_orient · ATP qualifying

An excellent result from Katie yesterday and a very disappointing one today - all part of the learning process for her though.

indiana · Tennis legend

By the way, I believe we only had the question asked if Jeremy Bates was with her, before anything more gets tossed at the man.

Deano13 · Social player

I think Katie might have a slight injury, she posted on snapchat a picture of her foot taped!

vohor · Grand Slam Champion

Yes, a learning experience: Katie seemed to have that second set totally under control having only dropped 3 points on serve in 4 games and 100% success behind first service...until her opponent, who had been really struggling (but somehow managing) to hold her own services, from nowhere won 3 points against Katie's first serve; over and out!

Katie's a quick learner though; providing her foot holds up and having acclimatised herself she'll probably go and lift the title here next week. Here's hoping anyway! :)

philwrig · Hall of fame

Deano13 wrote:
I think Katie might have a slight injury, she posted on snapchat a picture of her foot taped!

Katie appears to have had a few niggly injuries over the last few months, hopefully they're just a blip, and nothing that will interrupt her long term development.