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Good luck to Fran today.

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Fran is a great player to follow - toughed it out again today. All the very best for the match tomorrow smile

 Really difficult to assess Sobolieva's form/potential. She's had a few retirements this year and no standout results. However she beat Belgraver yesterday who had been in decent form. But a great opportunity for Fran if her body holds up.

And then Katie R1???

 Sobolieva looked useful against Belgraver so won't be straightforward for Fran especially as her opponent has had a rest day.



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wales1994 wrote:

somewhat British interest even if she doesn't represent the UK, Joanne Garland is through to the final qualifying round too! I think this is her very first grand slam - good on her.

Super random anecdote, but every time I see Joanna Garland's progress, it's a bit of a head-spin, full circle moment for me. As a teenager (back when I started this forum) - I was competing for the junior team at my local club which was run by her dad.

He was a very decent player who used to compete a lot in over 35s, over 40s competitions. Big serve, good volleys, very aggressive player. We were once drawn in the first round of a local competition, when I was 14, on fast artificial grass where the ball barely skidded above your ankles - gave a me a complete, one-sided duffing.

https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/john-garland/800251307/gbr/vt/S/overview

He was always very invested in coaching juniors, and tried setting up a local academy in my area. Amazing that his daughter has gone on to be so good - though a definite loss that she's not competing for GB. Guessing that Taiwan spotted her promise and were willing to stump up more funding/support when she was younger, and it was the practical choice.

 



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Is there anywhere to watch Frans match today?

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markymc1983 wrote:

Is there anywhere to watch Frans match today?

 TNT sports online if you are a subscriber



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Is there anywhere to watch Frans match today?

 Discovery+ is about £30 for the one month, which will give you all the French Open tennis - and the Champions League final - as well as all other Discovery+

It's not a bargain (like football-free Eurosport used to be, at about £8) but it's not off the scale 



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Fran playing in leggings and Sobolieva is very aggressive and accurate

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*0-5.... time for the comeback Fran!

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Bagelled, but Fran playing OK.
The Ukranian girl's levels will drop at some stage.

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Is there a stream?

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Fran's match. Click on right corner of screen to expand if wished.

https://en34.sportplus.live/tennis/59585/6771352/


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What a difference in set 2....

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I cant see the match, but an emphatic reply winning the second 6-0.  Down to a final set! 



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Thrilled that Daria just won

SUCH a nice woman - and the fairplay in Hev's match was gorgeoous

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Wowzers! A bagel the other way for Fran in the second!!

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