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indiana · Tennis legend

Week 42 - WTT100 - Wrexham, Great Britain - Indoor Hard

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Two more breaks

And Dani has now laid down a really impressive game - making a statement

4-4

indiana · Tennis legend

In the 5-5* game I had been thinking Cabrera had gone long during the 30-15* point but not called then Dani overhit a big chance at 30-40*. So *5-6. Then she came through the next game very well for 6-6 and a deciding TB.

seagull · Tennis legend

Saved the worst until last unfortunately.

paulisi · Tennis legend

Both so tight in the tie break.
Experience came though, but nothing in it. Daniella will learn a huge amount from that match.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Dani lost the TB

She played an excellent match for her age, for her experience

And it's good that there are things to work on - she didn't really commit to some of those shots in the TB

- it's the tendency to try and play carefully but then you don't get enough rotation on the ball, because you're holding back a bit, and so the ball normally flies long as it doesn't have the normal spin to bring it back in

Getting a little static is so common too - your legs are tired

She'll be cross with herself

But it was a very good showing

the addict · Tennis legend

R1:- Amelia Rajecki (GBR) WR382 [WC] Lost to Suzan Lamens (NED) WR245 4-6 2-6

R1:- Daniella Britton (GBR) UNR/15yo/JR19 [WC] lost to Lizette Cabrera (AUS) WR313 [Q] 4-6 6-2 (3)6-7

R1:- Hannah Klugman (GBR) WR341/17yo [WC] def Fiona Crawley (USA) WR209 6-2 6-2

paulisi · Tennis legend

indiana wrote:
Nice break back, *3-4

Yes, a real pity the attendance is so miserable for a combination of reasons. Being as miserable last year at this time does not make it any better.

-- Edited by indiana on Tuesday 20th of October 2026 02:58:07 PM

Lack of top Brits is also a factor.

Missing for numerous reasons all ranked correctly - Sonay, Fran, Harriet, Katie S, Mika, Heather, Mimi

B00thy · County player

Coup Droit wrote:
Dani lost the TB

She played an excellent match for her age, for her experience

And it's good that there are things to work on - she didn't really commit to some of those shots in the TB

- it's the tendency to try and play carefully but then you don't get enough rotation on the ball, because you're holding back a bit, and so the ball normally flies long as it doesn't have the normal spin to bring it back in

Getting a little static is so common too - your legs are tired

She'll be cross with herself

But it was a very good showing

Very impressive I thought. Overall, she had the better game, although as CD says, there are times when she doesn't get her feet into position. She's not committed to every shot.

indiana · Tennis legend

Pity rhe TB was so messy but kind of understandable, like for some reasons CD said. It's more experience to be banked.

But overall Dani has only reemphasised the excellent progress she has been making, and can make so much more. Looking a really good prospect.

HarryGem · County player

Coup Droit wrote:
HarryGem wrote:
The acoustics make for a hard watch. I think there is some commentary but basically can't hear it over the echoes. Or maybe just my laptop?

Dani is playing quite well. Shame there are not more people there to see it. Very disappointing attendance.
Comes back to the pricing
She did well not to wobble here, as she did in the first set
But of course the second is easier if you've lost the first, less pressure
Now will be the clutch moment
However, win or lose, she's certainly shown that the tennis is there (and obviously getting better all the time, she's still only 15)

Does it though? You can buy a week pass for a reasonable sum. I doubt there would have been that many more people there had the entrance been £10.

JonH · Tennis legend

HarryGem wrote:
Coup Droit wrote:
HarryGem wrote:
The acoustics make for a hard watch. I think there is some commentary but basically can't hear it over the echoes. Or maybe just my laptop?

Dani is playing quite well. Shame there are not more people there to see it. Very disappointing attendance.
Comes back to the pricing
She did well not to wobble here, as she did in the first set
But of course the second is easier if you've lost the first, less pressure
Now will be the clutch moment
However, win or lose, she's certainly shown that the tennis is there (and obviously getting better all the time, she's still only 15)
Does it though? You can buy a week pass for a reasonable sum. I doubt there would have been that many more people there had the entrance been £10.

I am not sure if is price. The summer grass challengers like Ilkley get good crowds as the interest and momentum is there, the build up to Wimbledon and the event is getting profile in the area as a place to go to. And a good set of players enter it, again linked to timing.

We are out of season now, not sure there are many players here to attract people other than genuine tennis fans and mid week, this time of year...cant see it would pull me to it whatever the price...