Update: This is just a test by Steve. Please ignore.

Update: Happy to report that I got through the first round of qualifying in the $25k in Glasgow (after saving match points😅) 3-6 6-4 12-10! Very strong mental performance as it was a battle from start to finish. I had to fight for every point as the Spanish girl I played wasn’t an easy opponent (but in tennis there aren’t really any easy opponents or matches). She was solid from the back, didn’t make many errors and hustled well around the court which meant longer rallies all throughout the match it was a real test of fitness! So back to the hotel for rest and recover and an early nights sleep as tomorrow I play a fellow Halton’er Katy which should be a very good match! Battle of the Brits, again it won’t be easy...💪🏾

Programme: Competition

Update: After my first tournament back I definitely had some key areas to work on this past week to help me for my tournaments in half term - and on my tennis journey. The main focus in my sessions throughout the week were based more on my performer mindset of the game. I look forward to finding my inner confidence on the court next week at Batchwood! I’m also able to be a performer off the court as I enjoy the art of drama and on Saturday’s I love to go to my local junior theatre club!

Programme: Training

Update: Hello from Greece! I have been in Heraklion, Crete for the past week, playing a $15k. It didn't go exactly as I wanted, losing in the first round of singles main draw and second round of doubles, also in a match tiebreak, like Beth. Match tiebreaks can be a lottery! I definitely found it a big adjustment going from fast indoors in England to outdoor clay! I knew this was going to be a challenge, but I did get more and more acclimatised as the week went on, and was able to put in some good practice days. My next tournament starts tomorrow, also in the same location. (They have 8 tournaments here in a row.) I play someone ranked just above me in the first round of qualifying, and then doubles starts on Tuesday. So I hope to take all the good things from the practice court this week and all the match feedback, into tomorrow!

Programme: Competition

Update: Didn’t get the win but had a really positive singles match today here in Dubai Premier WTA. I competed against a player ranked in the top 40 in the world WTA and went toe to toe in a really competitive match throughout. Competing against the top players in the world really gives me clarity going forward on how to keep improving my game so that next time I can go one step further and convert these close losses into wins. All eyes on the doubles now 🤓

Programme: Competition

Update: Arrived here In Dubai early this morning at 5am after taking an overnight flight from Bangkok to Dubai. I went through my same routine as ever after a long journey of some light exercise, plenty of stretching and WATER!!! Really excited to have gotten into the Qualifying event again this week! This time through receiving a wild card. I play 4th match tomorrow so I have plenty time to have a lie in and go through my routines before my match. All main draw matches are able to be streamed through Amazon Prime. So if anyone wants to catch up on last weeks doubles then it should still be available to watch on Amazon Prime!

Programme: Competition

Summary: Huge thanks to Tring Brewery for becoming Everyball Enabled supporters! @Tringbrewery

Update: A tough loss in the doubles yesterday. It was competitive right to the end but unfortunately we lost in a deciding tiebreak. 2-6 6-4 8-10. Eden and I fought very well to recover after losing the first set and trailing 2-3 in the second set. The losses have been tough as ever but it has been a great week of learning. I have been lucky enough to have Ed Taylor here for this trip to give constructive feedback during practise and matches. I don’t yet have the financial luxury to be able to travel with a coach regularly on the tour which means I have to rely on my own personal feedback a lot of the time or asking friends for their thoughts if they watched the match. So i am really lucky this trip and feel rapid improvements are being made and will continue to be made now whilst we prepare for next week. We are all having a day off today to reflect on the week and prepare for next weeks event in Dubai. The beauty of this brutal sport is you always have another opportunity which is why it is so important to reflect on the matches, pick yourself up and continue to learn and improve week in week out.

Programme: Competition