Gutting. A poor loss in two tiebreaks 7-6(3) 7-6(2)
Sacrificing singles to have a go at doubles here was a gamble that really should have paid off with that draw. An extra sore one having had set points in each set at 6-5, both after having to come from a break behind. First set in particular it looked like they had got some momentum going saving two set points to go up *6-5 40-15, to lose that game really was a killer.
Very, very, frustrating. A match that could easily have gone their way. I had hoped this team re-uniting could spark something but not to be on the day. Perhaps it is an indication they might try for a Wimbledon wildcard? Although would they get it? Will Em follow Nao to Mallorca next week? Interesting one.
-- Edited by PaulM on Tuesday 7th of June 2016 03:29:19 PM
There is no way in he World that Emily merits a doubles Wild Card. Sorry but that is ridiculous. Having said that Wimbledon is the most elitist of Grand Slams so jobs for the boys might apply.
There is no way in he World that Emily merits a doubles Wild Card. Sorry but that is ridiculous. Having said that Wimbledon is the most elitist of Grand Slams so jobs for the boys might apply.
I don't think Emily is one who has really ever generally benefitted from being in the in crowd of boys or girls.
And while I have my more general thoughts on Slam MD WCs, in the WC world we realistically have it is surely far from "ridiculous" to mention a player ranked about 150 in the world with potentially a good partner in Hibino.
Wish she'd get a couple more wins or so and say also get up to GB 3 or 4 ( will be #6 on Monday but not really far behind any Brit other than Jossanna in ranking terms - granted Naomi, Heather and Jo play doubles much less frequently ) and that might make folk think more.
Not saying aye or nae, am saying it's not ridiculous.
