R1: SWAN, Kate (GBR) 137 def ERRANI, Sara (ITA) (2) 82 7-5 7-5

R2: SWAN, Kate (GBR) 137 (CH=118 2022) v KRUEGER, Ashlyn (USA) 143 =CH

Krueger lost early at Surbiton but beat Azarenka in reaching last 8 last week in s-Hertogenbosch

Didn't see the match, just watched the 1st set scoreboard tick over.

Swan, initially 1-3 down, but broke Errani and squared it at 3-3. Then at 5-5, made the decisive break, and closed out the following service game. It was great to hear a couple of hours later, that the second set was also won with the same scoreline.

7-5, 7-5 is the best result, isn't it? Swan gave herself 15 break point chances, and took 6 of them. Swan has always been able to break the opponents serve. The return game is excellent, especially against the 1st serve.

Though Errani was the seeded player, I think she would have been the one thinking the draw was unkind. It's just the first match though, and it's point by point all the way.

Crispy wrote:

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Great win, but Krueger in R2 is supremely talented. Match might not be on Katies racquet

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 Yes, she is very talented.

But Katie Boulter only lost in a third-set tiebreak a couple of months ago - and (IMO) should have won.

Now I know that was on clay but Kruger also lost against Vickery on grass in R1 at Surbiton and I don't rate Vickery

She's certainly young, and strikes a heavy ball. But I don't think she'll always be dictating play against Katie S.

foobarbaz wrote:

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Kenin was ahead 4-2 in the final set, but Wickmayer ground her down to win it 7-5. Where does Wickmayer get such stamina?

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 And then Wickmayer and Schoofs went on to win their doubles QF. It's all lookinga bit like Surbiton again, atm.

Does anyone know if there's a stream for Katy's match? Thanks you