Just a single break point in the second set, and that was enough. Naomi saved two match points, but not the third. 4-6 3-6

Thank goodness for that: well done Heather :D
GL in R2

stinky dubs result

With Naomi dropping 95 points ( net 85 ) from her WTA 125 Taipei doubles RU this week last year her live doubles ranking has dropped to 93.

Would need a pretty high ranked partner to have a chance of playing Aus Open doubles if that was even on her agenda if she doesn't make singles qualifying.

Breaks to love, 4 games in a row and now in a commanding position this set - *5-3

Great cross court winner from Watson to take the set on her 2nd set point.

6-4 *0-0

Very comfortable now 6-4 *4-0, so 9 of the last 10 games.

Sofya Zhuk next for the winner who hasn't been in great form recently and came through this round via early retirement so you'd think there'd be a good chance to get to the semi finals here which will mean less pressure when defending those Hobart points in January - after that there's pretty much nothing until Vancouver.