On paper it looked a comfortable match for Ruby, against a wildcard with around 50% success in low grade events, but she was pushed to a final set tiebreak before coming through. She is top seeded in doubles, with the same partner as last week (where they reached the semis), while Max is also in his doubles draw.
Girls R1 (L32)
(8) Ruby Cooling d. (WC) Kara Fronek (AUT) 4-6 6-2 7-6(3)
Ruby wasn't able to take advantage of her narrow escape, so British hopes rest with the doubles, where Max+ squeaked home 11-9 in the match tiebreak in round 1 (Ruby+ had a bye)
