I note that 15 year-old Mira Andreeva has just utterly pommeled the top seed here - winning 6-4 6-0
Andreeva also thumped Palicova (who narrowly beat Swan) in the 2nd Rnd. Has she lost a match yet in 2023, ITF are showing her at 12-0.
It was a crazy draw for Swan, Palicova (70% win ratio in 2022), then Andreeva next round, and 1st seed to follow. A fine welcome back after injury!
Also, no better way to disprove the doubters (me included) for Appleton to reach the final in the doubles. Well done to her, and I hope she gets the win today.
And the 15 year-old went on to take the title, in three sets