Week 33 - WTA125 Chicago, USA Hard

LordBrownof · Futures level

Week 33 - WTA125 Chicago, USA Hard

the addict · Tennis legend

I wonder if the windy city is living up to its name - they were both under 40% on first serve in the second set

-- Edited by the addict on Monday 16th of August 2021 07:14:03 PM

PaulM · Tennis legend

Yeah Harriet was a break down 3 times, getting the crucial hold at *4-4 saving a break point.

emmsie69 · Top national player

RainDelay wrote:
Whenever I see van uytvank play I just feel she is very beatable, am I being unkind but she really doesn't impress me that much?

I feel the same, saw the draw and thought even though Emma drew the top seed there were definitely worse draws to be had. It's a good test for her and a winnable one.

DF · Tennis legend

one set all for Harriet 3-6 6-4

and 3-3 in the final set

RainDelay · Pro player

Wins 6-4 in the third. Another good result

PaulM · Tennis legend

She was 3-0* but got pegged back. Stayed sensibly aggressive and took advantage of some sloppy stuff from Kucova to break for another super win 3-6 6-4 6-4.

Not worth anything really in points terms but another great win over someone who will be at the top end of the qualifying field next week. All good for momentum and confidence.

Babfive · Satellite level

Well done, Harriet! Hopefully, she will really make the most of squeezing into the draw at the last moment.

the addict · Tennis legend

Harriet gets Sanders in the main draw

indiana · Tennis legend

PaulM wrote:
She was 3-0* but got pegged back. Stayed sensibly aggressive and took advantage of some sloppy stuff from Kucova to break for another super win 3-6 6-4 6-4.

Not worth anything really in points terms but another great win over someone who will be at the top end of the qualifying field next week. All good for momentum and confidence.

Yes, at least she's already got a good win and getting matches under her belt if sod all ranking points for winning the qualifying round - 6 points which is a non counter for Harriet. Just have to get a MD win or two if she also wants rankings progress!

-- Edited by indiana on Monday 16th of August 2021 08:24:41 PM

PaulM · Tennis legend

the addict wrote:
Harriet gets Sanders in the main draw

Unfortunately she's for Tauson. Good test though.

the addict · Tennis legend

PaulM wrote:
the addict wrote:
Harriet gets Sanders in the main draw
Unfortunately she's for Tauson. Good test though.

Sorry, misread the app on my phone - screen didn't show the full width.

emmsie69 · Top national player

R64: Harriet Dart WR 152 (CH=121 2019) vs Clara Tauson (DEN) WR 99 (CH=90 2021)

R64: Emma Raducanu (GBR) 184 (CH=179 2021) v VAN UYTVANCK, Alison (BEL) 1 60 (CH=37 2018)

-- Edited by emmsie69 on Tuesday 17th of August 2021 08:06:51 AM

Kennykoalabear · Lower Club Player

Babfive wrote:
Well done, Harriet! Hopefully, she will really make the most of squeezing into the draw at the last moment.

Harriets moved up to 152 in the live ranking so a great trip to Chicago already!

emmsie69 · Top national player

Kennykoalabear wrote:
Babfive wrote:
Well done, Harriet! Hopefully, she will really make the most of squeezing into the draw at the last moment.
Harriets moved up to 152 in the live ranking so a great trip to Chicago already!

That was last weeks Montreal outing but a couple of matches here pre US Open qualifying is a definite bonus if only as a warm up. She is definitely getting far more prep in than most of the women of a similar ranking.