So few lower level events that I can't see anyone outside of our top nine players coming close, even though a couple might get a few wins from the wild-carf playoffs. For me it is between Emma, Katie and Jodie and I'll plump for Katie.
Tricky one this. I have gone for Katie as she seems to be coming back into some good form, even on clay. I would have gone for Mimi but I am not sure when she will be back from injury. Sonay was another. Emma I think seems to be playing bigger tournaments on grass this season and might not have the opportunity for a large number of wins. Also a little worried about her fitness. Good luck to all the girls!
As I feared, it doesnt feel like this prediction competition has caught the imagination this year. We had 26 or 27 voters last year, and that was down on the year before.
Will still run with it but a few more contenders would be super - feels like one that wont benefit from folks waiting to vote at the last second, so why not give it a go?
Someone has in fact voted for Fran but remained anonymous. If that is you, it is a competition, so please hold your hand up and let us know that you voted for Fran.
That goes for anyone else voting - it is a poll but it is also a competition and so we want to track who votes for which player so we can see who is the best predictor in the mens and womens grass court wins competition