Wasn't sure if Beth was going to be playing here this week as she is not in the doubles draw that was released earlier. However, she is in the singles and has a favourable first round draw too.
R32: Sarah Beth GREY (GBR) 450 vs Maria GUTIERREZ CARRASCO (ESP) 558 (CH:545 July 18)
Lost the last three games in the final set. Closing out sets is becoming a bit of a problem for Beth, there have been a few matches that have gone this way recently.
Lost the last three games in the final set. Closing out sets is becoming a bit of a problem for Beth, there have been a few matches that have gone this way recently.
Such a pity. Beth could / should already be the player ahead in the battle to push on into the top 400 and take up one of these GB #9 and #10 ranking positions rather than just now being a little behind Fran and Maia.
But if she can develop more confidence or whatever, so that she can more finish off from some positions she creates then certainly at least top 400 can come.
I get the impression Beth has always been rather playing catch-up compared to others in developing confidence and self belief. She needs her belief to catch up with a game that has clearly improved this year.
-- Edited by indiana on Thursday 11th of October 2018 02:06:11 AM
