The first round matches of 18&U, 16&U and 14&U qualies have been played. The second round matches of 14&U qualies have been played.

Qualies first round results:

18&U qualies :

Fitzpatrick was playing the "weak seeded" and world number 285 Alexandra Anghelescu of the US, but she won in three sets.

Tara, playing on her home courts, demolished world number 1884 Ksenia Grinshpun with a 6-0 6-1 scoreline.

2 out of 2 Brits through to the second round of qualifying.


16&U qualies:

Jennifer Smith was playing the "strong seeded" Carlista Mohammed of the US, she thumped Carlista 6-0 6-0.

Elizabeth Ullathorne defeated Natali Balige of Argentina 6-4 6-2.


2 out of 2 Brits through to the second round of qualifying.



14&U qualies :

Natalie Beazant had a first round bye.
Gabriella Phillips defeated Alayne McLaughlin-Nelson of the US, at 6-0 6-0.

2 out of 2 Brits through to the second round of qualifying.






Qualies second round results:

14&U qualies :

Phillips lost in straight sets to Diana Isaeva of Russia.
Beazant won in straight sets against Abby Wright of the US.

1 out of 2 Brits through to the third round of qualifying.



P.S : If you are wondering what on earth I am talking about while referring to "strong seeding" or "weak seeding", just look at the draws and you'll get it.





-- Edited by Greenleaf at 07:06, 2006-11-25

The second round matches of 18&U, 16&U and 14&U qualies have been played. The third round matches of 14&U qualies have been played.


Qualies second round results:


18&U qualies :

Tara Moore (WR 309) defeated Francesca Segarelli (WR 246) in three sets.
Anna Fitzpatrick (WR 316) defeated Itsuka Kurihara (WR 739) 63 61.


2 out of 2 Brits through to the final round of qualifying.


16&U qualies :

Elizabeth Ullathorne lost to "weak seeded" Alexandra Rasch of Guatemala in straight sets.
Jennifer Smith hands out a double breadstick to Kanae Tomomatsu of Japan.

1 out of 2 Brits through to the final round of qualifying.



14&U qualies :

Terrible news concerning Beazant. She had to retire a bit into the third set. She could have won a round or two in the main draw.

0 out of 2 Brits qualify.




-- Edited by Greenleaf at 03:16, 2006-11-26

good job ladies and gentlemen! very well played...

Main draw 18&U:


Tara draws 16 year old Russian wild card Maria Mokh in round one. Mokh is ranked 836 because she has been concentrating on her women's career, where she is ranked 901. Mokh is based in Bradenton, just like Tara.
The draw isn't easy, but let's face it, it could have been much worse and Tara has beaten better players before.
Tara could play eighth seed Anastasia Pivovarova in round two.

Jade gets a decent draw in the form of world junior number 151, Kristy Frilling of the US.
But her second round opponent will be someone she will need to be at her best if she wants to have any chance of winning - either world junior number 24 Reka Zsilinszka of the US, or the name everyone wants to avoid these days, Michelle Larcher De Brito.


Main draw 16&U:

Stephanie Cornish is the third seed and plays Maria Fuccillo of the US.
Yasmin Clarke is the fourteenth seed and plays Diana Marcu of Romania.
Naomi Broady plays Catherine Isip of the US.



Main draw 14&U:

Jennifer Ren is the eleventh seed. She has a first round bye.
Heather Watson plays Brianda Navarro of the US. She will play the top seed when she wins.



-- Edited by Greenleaf at 03:03, 2006-11-27

Is poor Jessica going to get a "sad face" every time she DOESN'T double-bagel her opponents?

and so she should... toying with people is the best part.