Weeks 26 and 27 - The Championships, Wimbledon (grass) - women's singles

Ballavong · Lower Club Player

Weeks 26 and 27 - The Championships, Wimbledon (grass) - women's singles

PaulM · Tennis legend

Two big errors for *0-30. Net approach works, then a very welcome ace for *30-30. Nets the forehand and it's break point. Just can't get to match point. Big serve for deuce. Weak second serve is punished. Again does wide on the ad point, gets the short return, Juvan is waiting for the crosscourt but nets. Perfect volley from Juvan for another break point. Brave move forward from Heather and she puts the second smash away. Another gorgeous volley from Juvan for break point 4. The wide serve on the ad side works again. Finally a first serve, second shot clips the line and Juvan goes long.

A match point for the first time. First serve, short return, good ball into the corner. Wow what a pass from Juvan but Heather launches herself into the volley and it plops over and drops dead.

Yes!!! Oh Heather well done!!

Grachka · County player

Yes!

What a fabulous volley to finally get over the line. Despite the last minute drama, this was the most solid I've seen Heather play in years. She weathered Juvan's late inspired play and played with confidence to get to the fourth round.

Heather Watson GBR d. Kaja Juvan SLO 7-6(6) 6-2

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Wasn't that match point almost a direct replica of Katie Boulter's????

Dear ol' Hev

Ballavong · Lower Club Player

Thank goodness. So so happy and such a big big chance to make the quarters now

Jan · Hall of fame

Phew! Can't watch at the moment, so relying on scores.

PaulM · Tennis legend

Oh god is Niemeier. That match earlier in the year was brutal (physically for them, psychologically for us).

Peter too · Tennis legend

Next opponent for Heather Jule Niemeier, who Heather beat in three earlier this year.

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Marvellous, that is a fabulous result and week for Heather ! Career best slam!

Crispy · Strong Club Player

Well done heather!! I think this will be exactly what she needed to give the next year or two a proper concerted effort - shes capable of top 50 again if she wants it. Enjoy the moment hev

Jajon · Club Coach

GO ON HEVVAAAA

Priesty · Challenger level

Well done Hev!

I found the post-match handshake in the Niemeier-Tsurenko match quite amusing. Tsurenko seemed distinctly unimpressed by her opponent's victory celebrations biggrin

SuperT · Futures level

Great to see Veronelli in her box again. I have always felt she has played so much better when he's around and I'm sure his presence has helped in this tournament. Hope she can keep him on board a bit longer and get her ranking back up again.

Rich2310 · County player

Congratulations Heather. I love it when an older player reaches a new target.
Just shows you anything can happen especially if the draw opens up.

Elegant Point · Satellite level

Delighted for Heather - if she carries on like this she could be wearing Tiffany earrings rather than promoting Always wink