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Fran v Harriet

Sonay v qualifier

Hannah v Putes

Mimi v Volynets

Katie v Lulu Sun

Hannah could certainly be horribly outfoxed by Poots, but at least she shouldn't be blown off the court power wise.

I actually think in terms of getting a tough draw against a top player this is a very good one to measure yourself and see where you are at against that level, and what you need to work on. As Poots will find and exploit your weaknesses horribly.

A test she and her team should be relishing. Certainly less pressure than Mimi who you look at that draw and think 'yes, there's a real shot there'.

Both Harriet and Fran could do with a win, so at least one will get one. Katie's draw is a massive banana skin.

the addict wrote:

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Draw not visible at the moment but the WTA has the order of play for Qualifying Round 1

QR1:- Jodie Burrage (GBR) WR162 [QWC] v Anca Todoni (ROU) WR87 [Q11]

QR1:- Heather Watson (GBR) WR164 [QWC] v Leolia Jeanjean (FRA) WR92 [Q12]

QR1:- Mika Stojsavljevic (GBR) WR936 [QWC] v Suzan Lamens (NED) WR72 [Q5]

QR1:- Amarni Banks (GBR) WR285 [QWC] v Kamilla Rakhomova (***) WR63 [Q9]

 

Edit:- QWC's added. TNNS has the draw, but the LTA and WTA aren't showing it yet.

-- Edited by the addict on Friday 13th of June 2025 05:26:00 PM

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 Mika now playing Zakharova - and she's taken the first set 6-2 

PaulM wrote:

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Heather left her best tennis in London as well. Never in contention and loses 6-4 6-1.

Todoni and JeanJean would be amongst the best draws you could get at Wimbledon so for both to lose so easily here is frustrating. But with Heather I guess bringing the level she had for a second week was always unlikely.

Both looked pretty flat to be honest. Poor stuff.

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 To be honest Heather left her best tennis behind in around 2020. Is it just 2 or 3 wins at the full WTA level in the past 12 months? Jodie is so frustrating. A lot of potential but I do feel she let's her temperament get in the way. She's sometimes very hard on herself on court when things aren't going her way.

Daresay they will both be at Wimbledon. Missed opportunity to get some decent time on court for both though.