"But it's the same for both of us and you're both dealing with the same conditions and I'm just happy that I was able to get over the line, but honestly, it was such small margins. I think that was the toughest part, especially not knowing before how it was gonna turn out or how long it was going to be. I lingered, whereat she made a dart at me, and seized Just as my grandfather boxed my ear. When asked how difficult it was to play the match over two days, she added: "The weather in the UK is unpredictable and we had to wait a very long time today. Portraits, and Other Illustrations Harriet Beecher Stowe. It's always really nice vibes here and I always look forward to the grass court season.
"Being at home is is very special and to play in front of such a great crowd is awesome. Read more: Maria Sakkari on 'extremely difficult match' after surviving Nottingham Open scareĪfter the match, she said: "I'm so happy that I just fought really hard and to be able to get the win to be in my first quarter-final and at home whilst saving match points is kind of a bit crazy. Read more: Tennis ace has 'brilliant' Nottingham memories after comeback win She then raised her level and committed fewer unforced errors than her opponent to seal a memorable win. After further delays on Thursday due to the poor weather, the players resumed what would turn into a highly contested set.ĭart was forced to save three match points as the match moved towards its conclusion but the Brit hung on to take the match into a tie-break. The 25-year-old beat Camila Giorgi to progress to her first WTA quarter-final where she will face America's Alison Riske.īoth players split the first two sets on Wednesday before the match was called off for the day due to rain. She lost her first singles tie in straight sets to 2019 French Open finalist Marketa Vondrousova.ĭay two of the Billie Jean King Cup tie saw Dart restore Great Britain's hopes of reaching the finals after showing real tenacity, defeating young Czech star, Linda Fruhvirtova, 6-0, 5-7, 6-2, before losing the deciding doubles rubber with Katie Swan.Īt the Rothesay Open Nottingham, Dart defeated former champion Donna Vekic and third seed Camila Girogi to reach her first WTA quarter-final - where she lost to Alison Riske 4-6, 6-2, 6-1.Īnother strong perfromance at the Rothesay Classic Birmingham where the defeated world No.61 Camila Osorio before losing to former Wimbledon champion, Simona Halep.British tennis player Harriet Dart won a thrilling last 16 clash against the No 3 seed at the Nottingham Open with a 5-7, 6-4, 7-6(3) win. Dart’s excellent run continued after a sensational display against Estonia’s Kaia Kanepi to bag herself a place in the final 16 of the BNP Paribas Open, where she lost 6-1, 6-4 to Madison Keys.ĭart was selected for the Billie Jean King Cup squad to play in her fourth tie in a qualifier against Czech Republic. However,the pair were unable to compete, giving a walkover to USA double act, Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery.ĭart put on a memorable debut performance at Indian Wells, coming through qualifying before going to win the biggest match of her career 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 against former World No.3, Elina Svitolina. In the W60 Arcadia doubles, alongside Mexico’s Giuliana Olmos, Dart put in a great performance, reaching her first final of the season. Dart only dropped one set in her three qualifying matches. In the first round of the main draw, Dart lost to former French Open champion Iga Swiatek 6-3, 6-0. First memory of tennis is picking up a racket and playing it like a guitar!įor the third time in four years, Dart came through all three rounds of the Australian Open qualifying. Started playing aged 7 at Cumberland LTC and was instrumental in helping them win their first national league club champion’s title in 2013 and retain in 2014. Goals: Short-term, to break into the top 100.She was a talented cross country runner and had to choose between that and tennis. Likes: Football – supports Arsenal – also likes shopping and going to the cinema.Family: Tennis runs in the family – parents Susie and Nick met at Harriet’s home club, Cumberland LTC.Trains: National Tennis Centre, Roehampton.
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Harriet Dart is supported by the LTA’s Pro Scholarship Programme, the highest level of support offered to developing players aged between 16 and 24 with the best chance of reaching the ATP/WTA top 100 singles.Ī regular on the WTA Tour since her debut at the 2015 Aegon International, Harriet Dart has performed well at recent Grand Slams and established herself in the GB Fed Cup team.
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