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Var


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And now Katie has withdrawn. What a disaster.

 I really dont think Katie would have withdrawn unless she had to. Likewise with Emma. We got two women to the semis of a WTA500 and one into the finals. They were both playing two competitive matches on one day. Something has to give. Cut them, some slack. Could be a bumper Eastbourne! 



-- Edited by Var on Monday 15th of June 2026 05:57:03 PM

 You can still feel really sorry for the organisers - as PaulM says, the whole draw has been a disaster for them 

 Yes I can feel sorry for them. I felt sorry for Eastbourne when the WTA 500 was taken off them and replaced with a WTA250. Could have been good pickings for Katie and Emma if they had been fit. 



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Sorrier even for me, with no Surbiton

THAT'S the tragedy of modern grasscourt tennis

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After a slightly messy first set Maia and Harriet hit cruise control and win 3-6 6-2 10-2

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Took them a while to get going, but got there in the end

L16:- Harriet Dart (GBR) / Maia Lumsden (GBR) CR172 (104+68) [WC] def Darija Jurak Schreiber (CRO) / Antonia Ruzic (CRO) CR1847 (971+876) 3-6 6-2 10-2

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Alicia as the next highest ranked FQR loser will replace Katie if she signs in in the morning.

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Alicia as the next highest ranked FQR loser will replace Katie if she signs in in the morning.

 Yes, that's the question - has she left? Is she coming back? Was she slightly injured in her last match (she didn't seem to be moving too well) ?



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Coup Droit wrote:
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Alicia as the next highest ranked FQR loser will replace Katie if she signs in in the morning.

 Yes, that's the question - has she left? Is she coming back? Was she slightly injured in her last match (she didn't seem to be moving too well) ?

 She's still entered for the doubles with Mimi, but not due to play tomorrow



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the addict wrote:
Coup Droit wrote:
Lambda wrote:

Alicia as the next highest ranked FQR loser will replace Katie if she signs in in the morning.

 Yes, that's the question - has she left? Is she coming back? Was she slightly injured in her last match (she didn't seem to be moving too well) ?

 She's still entered for the doubles with Mimi, but not due to play tomorrow

 Tx - I'd forgotten about the doubles - that sounds good then smile



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My thoughts on the ladies matches.
Only saw the last set of the big game and the Chinese superstar deserved to win. She had a big following.

As for Fran, she was poor in the first set. I left to watch Jay Clarke and was suprised to see her win the second.
Third set, she had breaks and should really have won, but she is not a grass court player and never looked comfortable holding on.
The Aussie girl wasn't that good.

Just a few comments on the venue as i havent been for over 15 yrs (Rusedski & Wilkinson played)
Decent courts. Main stand is huge. Could do with more spectator facilities on courts 3 & 4
If you dont get in the public car park, there is nowhere local. Luckily there were no checks for pre-booked.
Toilets decent. Outside catering not signposted limited and expensive. I've no idea where the alcoholic drinks were being served

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Just an add on ref Fran. Served well loads of aces, but tried to run around to her forehand too often and got caught out with the quicker surface. Hardly saw a backhand, but those that i saw made errors.

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When will they determine who the alt is to play Harriet? Presumably one of Alicia or Hannah?

Seems the other alts were announced quite quickly but doesn't appear to be anything on this one?



-- Edited by JonH on Tuesday 16th of June 2026 09:20:01 AM

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I assume they have to sign in on-site, probably by 11am. The match is showing as last on centre

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I assume they have to sign in on-site, probably by 11am. The match is showing as last on centre

 From a process perspective, you'd think a whatsapp or some online tool would do the job?

eg Player A is first in line, Player B second in line. Told they have to sign in by 11am. Player B travels from wherever they have gone to since qualies ended, not being involved in doubles draw and as keen to take part. Gets there to find out Player A has signed in and taken the spot. Player B wasted time, effort and money to get there, exacerbated if they arent British. 

Surely a quick whatsapp message last night to the relevant players - "are you going to take the spot, Player A" - "yes please" - "player B, please stand down and get back to what you had planned" etc. 

Or is old school where it is at?

 

 



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It doesnt matter much, but I'm mildly curious...

If there is one LL place, I know they put the top 4 by ranking LL players names in a hat, and pick one...

For the second LL place, do they pick from the remaining 3 names in the hat, or do they add the fifth LL as well, so there are again 4 names to pick from...

etc...

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The draw was updated a few minutes ago.

Harriet is now playing Hannah.

Alicia also got in; she replaced Lois Boisson and will be playing Dayana Yastremska.

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