Week 29 - ITF W50 - Nottingham, Hard

the addict · Tennis legend

Week 29 - ITF W50 - Nottingham, Hard

the addict · Tennis legend

Rankings added as at 01/07/24 - next ranking list comes out on 15/07/24 so I'll use that for the main draw.

QR1:- Alice Gillan (GBR) WR731 [1] v Natalia Kowalczyk (POL) WR1369
QR1:- Francesca Simpson (GBR) v Mia Slama (USA) WR1255 [13]

QR1:- Briana Szabo (ROU) WR897 [2] v Sophie Drakeford-Lewis (GBR) UNR
QR1:- Ayline Esina Samardzic (SUI) UNR v Mary Lewis (USA) WR1151 [11]

QR1:- Sarah Tatu (GBR) WR922 [3] v Given Roach (GBR) UNR
QR1:- Aminata Sall (FRA) UNR v Emma Wilson (GBR) WR1180 [12]

QR1:- Danielle Daley (GBR) WR949 [4] v Annabelle Davis (GBR) UNR [QWC]
QR1:- Summer Yardley (GBR) UNR v Abigail Amos (GBR) WR1320 [14]

QR1:- Ella Haavisto (FIN) WR983 [5] v Brooke Black (GBR) UNR [QWC]
QR1:- Hephzibah Oluwadare (GBR) UNR [QWC] v Alessia Popescu (ROU) WR1369 [16]

QR1:- Eliz Maloney (GBR) WR1016 [6] v Elina Popescu (ROU) UNR
QR1:- Ava Williamson (GBR) UNR v Talia Neilson-Gatenby (GBR) WR1099 [9]

QR1:- Carolann Delaunay (CAL) WR1077 [7] v Amelia Bissett (GBR) UNR
QR1:- Ellie Blackford (GBR) [QWC] v Holly Hutchinson (GBR) WR1118 [10]

QR1:- Lauryn John-Baptiste (GBR) WR1088 [8] v Anastasiya Kuparev (GER) UNR
QR1:- Jaquelyn Ogunwale (GBR) UNR v Anna Ozerova (LAT) WR1369 [15]

-- Edited by the addict on Sunday 14th of July 2024 07:03:59 AM

Lambda · Challenger level

I was initially disappointed with the qWCs and that a number of college players had been overlooked in favour of the kids. But there are 2 MDWCs where it is not immediately obvious (to me) who has them, and, as Annabelle Davis has a qWC, I'm hopeful (but not expectant) they have gone to Vic, Grace or Alicia D who I would place above Annabelle for any wild cards going. Although that would still mean there are other college players who I'd like to have seen that are missing. But I guess that's the downside of going to college and not having a ranking and needing to be reliant on wild cards.

paulisi · Tennis legend

the addict wrote:
Qualifying draw is out, and I will post it shortly.
QWC's are Annabelle Davis, Brooke Black, Hephzibah Oluwadare and Ellie Blackford
Top seed is Alice Gillan which suggests that Naiktha, Katie S, Ella and Mimi have akk made the main draw and Millie as well.

Mimi and Mille seem to have wildcards as Naiktha, Katie and Ella have been bumped into the main draw.

As Lambda states, it is quite hard to work out the other 2 as the obvious candidates have withdrawn bar Hannah Klugman

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Mika is obviously in the same position as Hannah - i.e. never entered

Both intending a rest after Junior Wimbly, I presume - which makes sense (although not Mimi?)

But it's possible that might change

Like Lambda, I'd like to see one go to Grace Piper, say. Especially as she's here, playing well (just won the Grade 1 event at Paddington)

But don't have my hopes up

Peter too · Tennis legend

If they decide to add some younger players, how about Hannah Rylatt 18 JCH179, Allegra Korpanec Davies 16 JCH142, Hannah Read 18 JCH86, Marilee Raath 17 JCH181, Eva Hutchings 15 JCH830.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Someone like Hollie Smart is another possibility

I don't think Hannah Read or Maralie Raath have shown themselves to be the level in the grass court season so far

Nor really Allegra (and Eva has been playing very junior level events)

Meanwhile, just as a reminder for people (like me!!!) who need it: there's 1 point for winning this QR1 match and another for a win in the next Q round

Livestream seems to have four courts

And Alice Gillan has wrapped her match with a 6-1 6-0 win

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Francesca Simpson has also just lost to Mia Slama, who played Junior Wimbly qualis a week or so back, and is obviously using the trip as a good reason to play some more events here

Lambda · Challenger level

Coup Droit wrote:
Francesca Simpson has also just lost to Mia Slama, who played Junior Wimbly qualis a week or so back, and is obviously using the trip as a good reason to play some more events here

Mia Slama is joining North Carolina State University in the autumn, so with her future having 3 British teammates and 2 English coaches, perhaps she's here to get a taste of the British culture she'll be surrounded by!? Or maybe she's getting some tips from Millie...

-- Edited by Lambda on Sunday 14th of July 2024 10:20:04 AM

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Emma Wilson has also won

As has Hep - does this mean she gets her ranking back?

the addict · Tennis legend

Coup Droit wrote:
Emma Wilson has also won

As has Hep - does this mean she gets her ranking back?

Hep has two counters (4 points) and the win today gives her the third counter, one point - and her ranking back

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

the addict wrote:
Coup Droit wrote:
Emma Wilson has also won

As has Hep - does this mean she gets her ranking back?
Hep has two counters (4 points) and the win today gives her the third counter, one point - and her ranking back

Super biggrin

Thanks, the addict

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Wonderfully one-sided wins for Talia and Lauryn too - would be lovely to have them both back, fightng fit

And Brooke got a win

As did Danielle and Abigail

9vicman · Satellite level

It's actually quite a weak main draw entry - Heather Watson one of only two Top 200 players - so hoping someone can make a run.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Nice to see Millie Bissett get a point too

And a win for Holly H