Week 30 - WTA250 - Warsaw, Poland Hard

RJH1962 · Intermediate Club Player

Week 30 - WTA250 - Warsaw, Poland Hard

Peter too · Tennis legend

R1: WATSON, Heather (GBR) 146 def SINIAKOVA, Katerina (CZE) (3) 36 7-5 6-2
R1: BURRAGE, Jodie (GBR) 95 def RAINA, Ankita (IND) 200 4-6 6-4 7-6(4)

R2: WATSON, Heather (GBR) 146 (CH=38 2015) v HATOUKA, Yuliya ( ) 240 (CH=180 2022)
R2: BURRAGE, Jodie (GBR) 95 =CH v STEFANINI, Lucrezia (ITA) 108 (CH=105 2023)

Priesty · Challenger level

Mervatron2 wrote:
As horrible as that 2as I think we are forgetting that Jodie has only just broken into the top 100 and a lot of this is new to her.

I do remember 12 months ago and for years before Jodie continually losing 3 set matches whereas most recently she has been winning a lot of these matches.

I assume Jodie is off to the states after this tournament? Its an exciting time for her and see how high she can go.

True, and at least she has proved herself more adept at winning 3rd set breakers today than 2 of her compatriots who go by the names of Loffhagen and Dart..... cry

9vicman · Satellite level

It was really good to be reminded today of Heather as an offensive player. She was playing with greater freedom. So often in the last couple of years she starts to push when she gets tight so has been nice to see her enjoying her tennis these last few weeks.

Jeff Stelling · Club Coach

I can go along with Ostapenko, Bouzkova or Sorribes Tormo being offensive players but I would personally say Heather is one of the good eggs on tour.

-- Edited by Jeff Stelling on Wednesday 26th of July 2023 12:47:58 AM

9vicman · Satellite level

Jeff Stelling wrote:
I can go along with Ostapenko, Bouzkova or Sorribes Tormo being offensive players but I would personally say Heather is one of the good eggs on tour.

-- Edited by Jeff Stelling on Wednesday 26th of July 2023 12:47:58 AM

I meant more that when Watson is more offensive she can be more effective, rather than her being a naturally attacking player.

RainDelay · Pro player

I think Jeff meant offensive as in foul/detestable as a play on words

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

RainDelay wrote:
I think Jeff meant offensive as in foul/detestable as a play on words

I think we find that most of what Jeff says is a play on words, often very humourous, sometimes needing a bit of interpreting!

9vicman · Satellite level

JonH comes home wrote:
RainDelay wrote:
I think Jeff meant offensive as in foul/detestable as a play on words
I think we find that most of what Jeff says is a play on words, often very humourous, sometimes needing a bit of interpreting!

Duh. Am a little slow today.

the addict · Tennis legend

All remaining matches appear to be postponed until Thursday

DF · Tennis legend

Peter too wrote:
R1: WATSON, Heather (GBR) 146 def SINIAKOVA, Katerina (CZE) (3) 36 7-5 6-2
R1: BURRAGE, Jodie (GBR) 95 def RAINA, Ankita (IND) 200 4-6 6-4 7-6(4)

R2: WATSON, Heather (GBR) 146 (CH=38 2015) v HATOUKA, Yuliya ( ) 240 (CH=180 2022)
R2: BURRAGE, Jodie (GBR) 95 =CH v STEFANINI, Lucrezia (ITA) 108 (CH=105 2023)

Heather marches on , takes the first set 6-2

the addict · Tennis legend

Heather off to a flyer. 6-2

Grachka · County player

Started the second equally well, going a consolidated break up again. But has gone a little frayed at the edges and has been pegged back. Hatouka a bit more solid and we're seeing a few more errors.

Heather Watson GBR 6-2 *2-2 Q Yuliya Hatouka ***

PaulM · Tennis legend

She was lucky to escape that game. Hatouka's missed return at *30-40 off a puffball second serve was very bad.

-- Edited by PaulM on Thursday 27th of July 2023 09:12:24 AM

PaulM · Tennis legend

The errors are definitely less from Hatouka but when they come they are still wild.

Both girls hold from 15-40. Big ace to escape that game.

4-3*