Week 14 - ITF (W25) Bolton, GB Hard

Ace Ventura · Tennis legend

Week 14 - ITF (W25) Bolton, GB Hard

paulisi · Tennis legend

Emma will get a SE if she wins as long as she is still in qualifying.

Will most likely go and watch the final on Sunday now.

Ace Ventura · Tennis legend

Yeah, Lopatetska got an SE into a Japanese 25k after she played Gabi in another Japanese final, so geography isn't an issue, it was just if there was any restrictions on an SE getting another SE I was thinking, but seemingly not, which is good.

There's no Brits who that potential Emma SE could affect, unlike last week where Emma's ultimately made top Q seed Jodie have to go through quals (doesn't seem to have harmed mind ...). Tara is 7 off so would need too many withdrawals to sneak in directly, there may be a couple of potential withdrawal candidates, but definitely not that many.

Ace Ventura · Tennis legend

6th seed Minnen has come through her QF 7-5 3-6 6-3 against Maia's conqueror Kerkhove.

Diatchenko 6-4 *4-4.

Ace Ventura · Tennis legend

Diatchenko edged past Chwalinska in 2 tight sets, 6-4 7-5 to set up the following semi finals:

(1) Diatchenko (RUS) vs (6) Minnen (BEL)
(SE) Raducanu (GBR) vs (Q) Burrage (GBR)

I'd say the top semi final was the most expected outcome before any matches started, given that Diatchenko is currently ranked 96 and has won 2 60k titles this year and that Minnen is currently 97 in the 'Race' this year and has made a WTA quarter final (Minnen was also favourite to beat the higher seed Kerkhove today). Diatchenko is actually 53 in the race.

Our girls have obviously blasted past 4 seeds between them in the past 2 days and it's a great opportunity for either. I think I am happy that they are playing each other in the semi final rather than playing the other 2.

Ace Ventura · Tennis legend

Tara+ out in the doubles, going down 8-10 in the MTB, but Jodie and Alicia are 6-3 3-1* up against their US opponents.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Well, that was enjoyable.

Jodie and Lissey playing very well, trounced their US opponents.

Mervatron2 · Challenger qualifying

Been too busy with work this week and I miss all this . Great stuff from Emma and Jodie. Don't know who I want to win the SF more really.

the addict · Tennis legend

Good post match interview with Emma available on twitter. (in two Parts)

twitter.com/LTACompetitions/status/1114197856821424128

Ace Ventura · Tennis legend

Sharp start for Emma and Jodie tomorrow.

Court 6:
10am - Emma vs Jodie
Diatchenko vs Minnen
N.b. 1pm - Jodie/Alicia doubles

Just noticed that's Court 6 rather than Court 7 or 8 which have been the two streamed courts all week. Lloyd and co are on Court 8, so hopefully that means they are setting some temporary seating on Court 7 and putting the camera on Court 6 instead - surely they can't not stream this one?

Ace Ventura · Tennis legend

Oh and the bookies can hardly split them. Jodie 4/5, Emma 10/11. Diatchenko is a reasonably large 1/4 favourite to beat Minnen.

paulisi · Tennis legend

I assume they will but chairs out. Court 8 is restricted for viewing as the stringers are based there and the balcony was reserved for officials.

vohor · Grand Slam Champion

Wow, great wins there for Jodie and Emma :D
No preference for who wins next as long as she then lifts the title ;)

paulisi · Tennis legend

Abigail has a nice interview with Jodie (plus Lissey)
I think she is there again tomorrow, but is working for the WTA after that so probably no interactive social media coverage on Sunday or at Sunderland.

Oakland2002 · All-time great

It is worth while considering who Emma would consider her natural rival as a contemporary and the rate at which they are transitioning to senior tennis, ie Clara Tauson, who has just won a 60K in China in that respect Emma could really do with a 25K final to keep pace.

I want to see some British girls right at the top of the game and without hesitation would like to see Emma take the tittle here regardless of the opponent.