Emma does seem fragile, even more so than Laura Robson who was the new sensation of British tennis for a few years before succumbing to injuries. Emma had success last year after several lower level tournaments and qualifying tournaments. That gave her plenty of time to build her body up to the take the strain of playing higher ranked players. I suspected last year that the high ranking resulting from the US Open might hold her tennis back for a year and that does seem to be the case. If she drops down the rankings after the US open she can build back next year at a more natural rate, allowing her body to adjust to the demands of top level tennis. I don't know who she has in her team but a really good fitness coach might help.

Amazing Lily. Had to save 5(?) break points at the start of the decider then raced away with it. I'd be looking for any of our girls in main draw contention to be beating someone like Frech, so fantastic she got it done. Big achievement.

And more good news as Sam MS and partner get a nice win too

Boulter in full UE mode. Some really hideous misses to get broken. Maria isn't doing anything particular impressive, Katie definitely has the better game.... let's hope she can find it today!

Some real nice hitting from Katie to break there, that's more like it!

Maria just putting the ball in, waiting for a Katie error. Some decent hitting from Katie in the 2nd half of the set but lots of sloppy errors too. Doesn't help that she's not getting many 1st serves in!

Emina is in the qualifying list for Ilkley singles, but not Tara. There aren't any advance entries for doubles showing in the ITF site, so we'll have to wait and see if Tara is fit.