The ladies were on the court at 4 p.m. warming up and preparing to begin their quest for advancement to the semi final round. The day of rest was good for both Natalie and Jackie, and you could see it. The match began on serve, we were up 3-2. However, we got a little sloppy and it was soon 3 all. Natalie started her service game with two double faults and we went down 3-4.
We easily broke Glatch to make it 4 all. Won the next two games, including Nat's serve and took the set. Started the second set slowly, down 1-2.
Was up 15-40 with Glatch serving but didn't put it away, so went down 2-4. Then it was 4-3. Getting sloppy, we went down 5-3. With Jac serving duece....she serves a great big one to the outside on Asia. Who returns to Nat at the net....who puts it away for the game, down 4-5.
Two missed backhand returns and two lolly pop strokes sets the opponents ups for the winners. And so they took the set as well. Tie breaker time......
Jackie begins with huge serve to Glatch, who returns ball into the net... 1-0 us...woot! Jac misses a volley and now 1 all. Natalie volleys a winner, hitting Glatch (who btw wasn't happy about it). Up 2-1.
Big serve by Nat with a great put away volley by Jac, up 3-1. Natalie serves to Asia, return goes long....up 4-1! A new trend....taking control and staying on top....I like it!
Jackie returns Glatch's serve down the alley for the winner, up 5-1.
Great rally by both teams and Nat lobs opponents for the winner, up 6-1.
Another great volleying rally by both teams, Jac closes with a great volley winner, 7-1. Followed by down the line winner Jackie.....up 8-1.
Not sure what happen to make it 9-1.....but it was....hahahah sorry! Then Nat misses forehand down the line and Jac missed a volley and it is 9-3.
Big serve by Natalie and Glatch's return goes wide.....winner, winner!
And the quest to the semi finals has been completed.
"Our team" will play Bowell/Slatter (GBR), today at 4 p.m.
Until then .....I will be awaiting to watch that lil yellow ball.....love and blessings ....Sherry
