Weeks 3 & 4 - Australian Open - women’s doubles (outdoor hard)

wolf · Tennis legend

Weeks 3 & 4 - Australian Open - women’s doubles (outdoor hard)

SuperT · Futures qualifying

I'm pleased to see that Heather has made the draw. I got shouted down when I said this before but I think Heather could have a decent career in doubles over the next few years if she could find a regular partner. Sadly I fear her best years are behind her in singles but she's a brilliant doubles player and I think she thrives in a "team" atmosphere.

the addict · Tennis legend

Not easy draws for either pair. Some of the opponents have won tournaments recently at International level, so these matches could go either way.
The next round could be interesting as well.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

SuperT wrote:
I'm pleased to see that Heather has made the draw. I got shouted down when I said this before but I think Heather could have a decent career in doubles over the next few years if she could find a regular partner. Sadly I fear her best years are behind her in singles but she's a brilliant doubles player and I think she thrives in a "team" atmosphere.

I'm not shouting you down

I agree, I think Heather is very naturally suited to doubles - a little extra height would be good () but she's got great hands, good reflexes, sees the game well.....

And - importantly - I think that Heather is one of those players who does well when she's got a teammate - someone to give her positive energy, to make her smile, and keep on the front foot

SuperT · Futures qualifying

Coup Droit wrote:
SuperT wrote:
I'm pleased to see that Heather has made the draw. I got shouted down when I said this before but I think Heather could have a decent career in doubles over the next few years if she could find a regular partner. Sadly I fear her best years are behind her in singles but she's a brilliant doubles player and I think she thrives in a "team" atmosphere.
I'm not shouting you down
I agree, I think Heather is very naturally suited to doubles - a little extra height would be good () but she's got great hands, good reflexes, sees the game well.....
And - importantly - I think that Heather is one of those players who does well when she's got a teammate - someone to give her positive energy, to make her smile, and keep on the front foot

I totally agree with all of that CD - especially the last paragraph. She's such a sociable character and I think she struggles with the grind of singles week in week out with just her Mum to support her. Also I'm sure it wasn't you who scoffed last time!!!

the addict · Tennis legend

Doubles starts Wednesday 18th - men and women. Mixed doubles starts on Thursday 19th (draw not available as I type this)

Julia Carrot · All-time great

Oh good good that Heather is in the doubles, and brilliant also that Aiicia and Olivia are in a grand slam on their own ranking.

DF · Tennis legend

Heather and Danielle are down to play tomorrow at about 4:30 depending on the play (and weather permitting).

Blue_Belle · Strong Club Player

Heather and Danielle are a set down 4-6 *0-1 (deuce)

wolf · Tennis legend

L64: Marta Kostyuk & Elena-Gabriela Ruse (UKR/ROU) CR 127 (38+89) defeated Danielle Collins (USA) & Heather Watson CR 423 (281+142) by 6-4 6-2

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

So just Lissey and Liv left among all our women entries across the events

Jan · Hall of fame

L & L won the first set 6-3, but are a break down in the second.

PaulM · Tennis legend

Oh Lissey

Blew two smashes in a row at 5-5 *30-30 final set (the second was tricky but the first was absolutely routine).

6-3 3-6 5-6*

PaulM · Tennis legend

Oh that's really going to hurt. Was nearly theirs.

3-6 6-3 7-5 defeat

Jan · Hall of fame

cry