Week 1 - WTA International ($227K) - Auckland, New Zealand Hard

vohor · Grand Slam Champion

RE: Week 1 - WTA International ($227K) - Auckland, New Zealand Hard

DF · Tennis legend

Wow! again!

Priesty · Challenger level

Well done Naomi!!! Guess that's what they call winning ugly (a bit like the Eggheads last night wink ).

insomniacfolder · Challenger level

Fitzy's charges, past and present, are scheduled last match of the day tomorrow.

That's good news as it's likely to translate to a much more palatable match time for UK viewers.
The match prior is, 'not before 05:30 UK, so I'd suggest Naomi on court not before 07:00 UK time, and likely closer to 08:00.
That's the worst case, as, if the early matches overrun, it would get even more favourable for breakfast viewing here.

Jan · Hall of fame

Well done Naomi!!
And thanks to those who watched and have given us a flavour of the match.

Jaffa · Challenger level

What does everyone think of this controversy about the stray Ostapenko racket then?

For me, the umpire has bottled it if its the case.

tony_orient · ATP qualifying

Looks like I missed a lot of drama overnight!

Great comebacks by Naomi in both sets to back up her career best win from yesterday.

I'll try and find a replay of the racquet throwing incident before commenting.

kundalini · Specialist Reporter + Intermediate Club Player

thetennisisland.com/2016/01/06/i-know-what-you-did-this-summer-broady-ostapenko-light-up-auckland/

Video from 2 angles in this article. Not sure the cameras actually captured her racket striking the ball-boy. The commentary at the time made it clear that the ball-boy was hit and I believe the umpire asked him about the extent of his injuries. Jelena claimed that the racket slipped out of her hand; which is a tough one to believe once you've watched it a few times.

-- Edited by kundalini on Wednesday 6th of January 2016 09:29:20 AM

Oakland2002 · All-time great

Amazing.... If only I had her moral fortitude faded at 01:00 such a fantastic performance deserves increased effort by the fan base will try harder! Keep it up please Ms Broady

Racket chucker should get a fine and lose points equivalent to a win (not that any lives were lost but it is essential to avoid the petulance of the premiership, when there is big money at stake it's important that the deterrents are commensal with potential renumveration to maintain high standards of behavior)

vohor · Grand Slam Champion

Thanks for that link kundalini; that's a racquet throw for sure

Happycynic · Pro player

Looks like a throw. Seems incompatible to give a code violation for abuse and not disqualify if it has hit someone (which I can't see on the clip) - intention to hit is not part of the rules.

That said, I don't really like players asking for others to be disqualified. Play to the umpire, allow the umpire to make mistakes and live with them.

Nevertheless, terrific third set grit by Naomi. Impressive. Just the way to respond when things going wrong.

Jaffa · Challenger level

Disagree, I'd be doing all I could, especially at a set down and in a breaker!!!

She has previous for it as well, I personally am amazed, I think the umpire bottled it unfortunately.

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

Really on a roll at the moment. Another amazing win.

I see Andy is backing Naomi as well. He tweeted this earlier

What a great start to the year for @NaomiBroady one of the nicest women you will meet! totally right to stick up for yourself today too!

wolf · Tennis legend

I can't believe I went to sleep at 1-4 second set and missed all the drama. Some fan I am...

philwrig · Hall of fame

Nice to see Broads follow up her epic win yesterday with a straightforward drama free win today. Now for Miss Stephens.