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Jan · Hall of fame

Week 15 - WTA 250 - Rouen, France (clay)

Var · Challenger qualifying

Did anyone else read in the Polish press that Michael was a possible replacement coach for Iga Swiatek, with the inference he would drop Katie to work with a Slam champion? She seems to have gone with Roig, but thought it was interesting, especially given the way Katie has improved since she started working with him.

indiana · Tennis legend

Yes, I'm in the Michael camp ( with a little help from Alex initially ) plus Katie has come out this year seemingly with great motivation to be all she can be.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

People are almost certainly right

Michael is the man

I was sort of joking - but only sort of - coz the importance of good girl/boyfriend choices cannot be overrated

Var · Challenger qualifying

Coup Droit wrote:
People are almost certainly right

Michael is the man

I was sort of joking - but only sort of - coz the importance of good girl/boyfriend choices cannot be overrated

Well it must help when deciding which coach to go with. Can talk it through with anomeone on the inside etc. Winder if Alex will pop up to France to support Katie?

JonH · Tennis legend

Remind me as I cant see in thread, who is Michael (surname?)

goldfish · Futures level

Michael Joyce is Katies current coach

JonH · Tennis legend

goldfish wrote:
Michael Joyce is Katies current coach

Ah, of course, thank you

seagull · Tennis legend

QF:- Katie Boulter (GBR) WR64 v Veronica Podrez (UKR) WR209

Thats a turn up

the addict · Tennis legend

QF:- Katie Boulter (GBR) WR64 v Veronika Podrez (UKR) WR209 [Q8]

19 year-old Podrez beat Sloane Stephens 1&2 and Cocciaretto [7] in three sets to reach the QF.

Peter too · Tennis legend

Katie's match is now showing on the Sky tennis channel.

indiana · Tennis legend

6 breaks of serve in 8 games so far. Katie has come from 1-4* down to *4-4

indiana · Tennis legend

First set lost 4-6

Var · Challenger qualifying

indiana wrote:
First set lost 4-6

Looks like Katie is over and out, 1-5 down. Youngster just a lot sharper on clay. Hope Katie hasnt picked up a niggle.

Peter too · Tennis legend

Stunning performance by Podrez. She reminds me of Emma in her 1st year of WTA when she was taking the ball early and attacking and invariably finding the right shot to make it hard for her opponent.