[*hingis_forever*]

So, the U18 and U12 masters have finished, with Manisha Foster beating Katie Gater in the 18s final and Freya Christie beating Kyra Akinnibi in the 12s final today. Next week is the U14 masters, with Katy Dunne, Pippa Horn and others playing.

I must say I'm quite shocked that Akinnibi didn't win the 12s as I thought she was miles ahead of the other Brits her age. The score was 26 60 63. Am I right to be surprised or have I just been overrating her?

 

[doublesplayer]

was watching the final and Akinnibi appeared to have a shoulder or arm injury, although continued to play on, was clearly in pain/discomfort. Hope she is ok.

 

[*hingis_forever*]

was watching the final and Akinnibi appeared to have a shoulder or arm injury, although continued to play on, was clearly in pain/discomfort. Hope she is ok.

That's a shame. :sad: Did either of them impress you?

 

[doublesplayer]

Yes, Akinnibi miles ahead of anything else there. took 1st set easily. Her game is more developed and an adult game so i suppose she was not used to playing at the slow pace of this age group (doesnot normally touch it). Maybe has been injured and was just getting fit again.

 

[*hingis_forever*]

The U14 masters is underway with Katy Dunne seeded 1 and Pippa Horn seeded 2. They both won their first round matches in straight sets over Ella Taylor and Claudia Marsala, respectively. Beth Askew was a WC entrant and won her first round match in straight sets over Naomi Jackson, as did Alice Keddie over Felicia James. Danielle Konotoptseva was the only notable casualty, losing a tough 3-setter to Isabella Van Green.

 

[*hingis_forever*]

The final is Dunne - Horn. Katy beat Askew 76(4) 63 in the semis and Pippa beat Grace Lymer-Sullivan 63 60.

 

[serenus_2k8]

Hmm the Askews seem to be pretty talented, is there any potential there?

 

[*hingis_forever*]

Hmm the Askews seem to be pretty talented, is there any potential there?

Judging by their results I'd say they're decent prospects, but I've never seen them play so I can't give an accurate assessment.

 

[*hingis_forever*]

Katy won the final 62 36 63. Expected result.