A week after fellow British teen Laura Robson did the same in Birmingham, Heather Watson has won her first round match at Eastbourne after qualifying for the main
draw. She defeated Aleksandra Wozniack 6-3, 6-2.
"I'm so so happy... it shows me that I can compete with these girls," said Watson. "I've had a few of the players come up to me and say well done, marion bartoli was one of them and I was shocked that she knew my name. Laura texted me before I went on and after the match saying well done."