Katie B reached the 3rd round last year so she would still be the no 1

Also Emma reached R2 so would be GB #2, although clearly not relevant re this year's WCs.

Some might say everyone knew they were playing for no ranking points, though actually I don't really think that made any difference ( it never was the 'exhibition event' that one or two here predicted ). Possibly a bit more relevant is it was of course an event lacking quite a number of strong Russian and Belarusian players.

Yes, a ranking of 120 would historically get a Brit a MD WC.. Gee, a ranking of 200 would. That's the whole potential problem in that we have 5 players who in any other year would be shoo-ins.

I rather liked someone on the other thread saying 'and wouldn't it be funny if Emily App beat Katie B today?'

Or, say, if Emily App made the semis here

i.e. another completely unexpected wildcard contender

With the LTA going 'oh, Lord, that's all we need......'

Mind you, the quote from Heather that I posted says she's 'applied' for a wildcard - I didn't realise you had to apply - I mean, would someone like Emily App actually apply for a singles wildcard?

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Coup Droit wrote:

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I rather liked someone on the other thread saying 'and wouldn't it be funny if Emily App beat Katie B today?'

Or, say, if Emily App made the semis here

i.e. another completely unexpected wildcard contender

With the LTA going 'oh, Lord, that's all we need......'

Mind you, the quote from Heather that I posted says she's 'applied' for a wildcard - I didn't realise you had to apply - I mean, would someone like Emily App actually apply for a singles wildcard?

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 I didn't realise they needed to apply either. 

I would've gone with the mindset that if you don't ask (apply) you don't get. Might as well throw your hat into the ring as it were. 

 

Wonder if they have to justify the reason for applying for one...? Would love to know more about this! 

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 I believe there is an interview panel of 3 with an assessment centre where they put them through various psychometric tests, a group exercise and a presentation. It is quite thorough, usually held first week of French open when not many of them have other commitments. solid process if a bit long winded 

-- Edited by JonH comes home on Tuesday 13th of June 2023 06:30:03 AM

I wonder why Nell Miller has not shown up?

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I wonder why Nell Miller has not shown up?

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 Absolutely. I was hoping to see Kylie Bilchev somehwere around too.... And Alicia Dudeney