The day started sunny but cool. Natalie took the court and the clouds and lower temps followed her. Thank goodness she remained unaffected by the changes. The first set started with Nat going up 3-2 with a solid start. Then she turned up the pressure and won the set 6-3. The winds were blowing and the rain was trying to fall, but our gal stayed focused and served big to take a 5-1 lead in the second. Mia served out the set and match in a light drizzle....taking it to deuce several times before Natalie put three points together to win. Yippppp Peeeeeee....her first singles win of the season!
Looking forward to her riding her confidence into tomorrow's match against #11 seed, Kramparova(CZA) (329). Natalie has not faced this opponent on the singles court. However, they have be on opposite sides of the net on the dubs court. All I can say ....no love loss here and thank God tomorrow's round begins use of chair umps on court. Foot note.....Kramparova has been nursing an ankle issue for last two tourneys......yes a pun was intended!
Doubles registrations closes at noon tomorrow, so we will know more details by early afternoon on that subject. Nat plays second on after 9....which is code for ....11 ish. So until then....Love and Blessings....Sherry!
P.S. Five minutes after Natalie left the court the sun came out and temp went back up....was very weird~
