PaulM wrote:

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Katie getting a run on Centre tomorrow. Fantastic opportunity.

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 The first but hopefully not the last time she'll play there. Unlike many of the other British girls she seems to get inspired playing at SW19 rather than be intimated by it.

Tough draws for Fran and Harriet with the expected results but the former I think has more potential than the latter. Dart seems to have plateaued rather than break the top 100 as looked likely a couple of years ago. 

Coup Droit wrote:

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the addict wrote:

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PaulM wrote:

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Gutted for Serena. She just seems destined not to get that final one.

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 For future record, Serena retired with an ankle injury at 3-3 in the first set. Might have been her last chance to win over here.

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 Funny that Venus outdid her sister this time round....

Rather nice watching Venus this morning. Sort of rolled back the years. She looks older - but don't we all......and the lady's 41 ! Pretty amazing....

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 I really enjoyed Venus's win. I'd love her to have a good run, but she's got a tough match next, so unless she can roll back the years, I guess not.

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Jiwan wrote:

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The depth and power of Fran's shots were very impressive. Also her balance on a slippery court was incredible. She must put in the hours for her fitness, as balance is a barrier than her opponents don't have to worry about (generally). Coco slipped a dozen times today. Fran has the heart of a lioness. So impressed!!

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 I missed Fran's match, so am pleased to get a bit of a report. I haven't really come across her before. Is she one of our future hopes then?

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 Fran is the young woman with the rare congenital condition that affects (among other things) her fingers and toes which means that, after countless operations, she now only has three fingers on each hand, which is very narrow. And similar problems with her feet and toes. 

You'll find tons of reports on her, in the press and on here. For her tennis, as well as her condition. And, yes, she played a very good match yesterday. She doesn't have an 'elegant' game, she plays a clay courter sort of game (she spent much of her teenage years in Spain), hits a very heavy, hard ball, and beat Coco for force in a lot of the points, which takes some doing. Served quite well. Took on Coco's second serve. She didn't do much wrong. 

Completely agree; if she can manage her condition well; her determination and fight is going to win her a lot of matches. Looking at a top 100 player if she can stay fit.