Watson owns a house near the All England Club with her own earnings. She is now training in Florida during the 10-day window before the Western & Southern Open in New York. "She's a great player, and I knew it would be really tough, but the thing I notice about her the most is the head on her shoulders. -  Getty Images. ‘I didn’t actually feel like I played that bad today,’ the sanguine 28-year-old said. After arriving nearly 24 hours later than planned and then requiring a Covid test and approval before practice, Watson had just two days’ preparation and admitted that the situation ‘just wasn’t ideal’. Watson's last title also came in Mexico when she won in Monterrey four years ago, after previous victories in Osaka (2012) and Hobart (2015). Watson, 27, claimed victory with her 10th championship point, having withstood a second-set fightback from the 17-year-old, to win her fourth career title and the first since 2016. Highlights: Watson vs. Konta, Round 1. Go to www.guernseypress.com/gponline to subscribe to our discounted online edition. Heather Watson claimed her first WTA Tour title in four years with a win over Leylah Fernandez in the Mexican Open final on Saturday. US Open Tennis Championships Her opponent, the current world number 190, will also rise up the rankings after reaching her first quarter-final, semi-final, and final this week. ... Britain's Heather Watson has won the Mexican Open by beating Canada's Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-7 (8-10) 6-1. "I had those [match] points in the second set, and I wasn't able to win that, but I was really pleased with how I stayed in the moment, and won that third set," she added. 51 had entered off the back of several good wins at the Battle of the Brits. ‘This hasn’t set me back at all,’ she added. Watson's title was the fourth of her WTA career but first since winning the Monterrey Open in March 2016. 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"It's been a few years, so I'm just really, really happy I came through that match.". The Brit overcame Canadian teenager Fernandez 6-4 6-7 (8-10) 6-1 in the decider of the WTA International event in Acapulco. Brit Heather Watson claimed her first WTA title since winning the Monterrey Open in March 2016. To continue enjoying Sportstar, you can turn off your adblocker or subscribe to Sportstar Plus. "It was so up and down but I'm so happy to get my fourth title," said Watson. Tuesday, September 1. articles. Kevin Mitchell in Melbourne. Last updated on 1 March 20201 March 2020.From the section Tennis. How to get into tennis - it's fun, will keep you fit and caters for all levels and abilities. Britain's Heather Watson is one win away from her first WTA title in almost four years after beating China's Wang Xiyu to reach the Mexican Open final. The current world No. Photograph: Steve Bell/Getty Images. She succeeded Anne Keothavong as top-ranked British female tennis player in the She is the first British player to reach the Acapulco final and victory will move her closer to her career-best position of 38, which she reached in January 2015. Watson won the first four games before a tough second set during which both players had their chances. Heather Watson vs Johanna Konta in Round 1. Sabalenka defeats Kvitova to seal sixth WTA Tour title in Doha. Read about our approach to external linking. Heather Watson suffered defeat on her return to WTA action this week. The Brit overcame Canadian teenager Fernandez 6-4 6-7 (8-10) 6-1 in the decider of the WTA International event in Acapulco. These two players are trending in opposite directions. Heather Watson reached the semi-finals in Hobart and is currently ranked No 75 in the world. Sun 19 Jan 2020 06.26 EST. But back on the WTA tour for the first time since March and against a similarly-ranked opponent who had just edged her at the 2017 Australian Open, she wasn’t quite so fortunate. "She's very, very mature for her age and I think it's her mental toughness that really stands out. Read the Guernsey Press in full from your laptop, PC or mobile, wherever you are in the world. READ | As a fashion and shopping lover, she has amazing dress collections and a well-managed wardrobe. So it just wasn’t meant to be,’ she said. (28568785) Flight delays and coronavirus protocols troubled the US Open hopeful before competing at the WTA Lexington event, where a 2-6, 1-6 loss to Jennifer Brady forced a premature exit. "I've played Leylah two times before this and I knew what to expect," said Watson. Watson was feeling her game early in 2020, as she compiled a robust 13-5 pre-pandemic record, including the Acapulco title. Watson lost her first five championship points in the second set tie-break before regaining her composure to only lose one game in the final set. Heather Watson vs Sara Sorribes Tormo. Heather Watson wins Mexican Open for fourth WTA Tour career title. Analysis and opinion from the BBC's tennis correspondent. However, she went winless in Lexington, Cincinnati, and the US Open. Heather Watson claimed her first WTA Tour title in four years with a win over Leylah Fernandez in the Mexican Open final on Saturday. In the year 2015 and 2016, she won her 2nd as well as her 3rd WTA titles. Mexican Open: Rafael Nadal wins third title after beating Taylor Fritz. Net Worth of Heather Watson. Heather Watson vs Johanna Konta in Round 1. This talented British Tennis player holds the net worth of $2.5 million. HEATHER WATSON is looking at the bigger picture after her ‘nightmare trip’ to the inaugural Top Seed Open out stateside. The US Open starts at the end of the month and Watson is still in a buoyant mood after her recent results on British soil. 105.7k Followers, 187 Following, 304 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Heather Watson (@heatherwatson92) Watson has been ranked as high as number 38 in the WTA rankings.. Watson made her professional tennis debut on the ITF Women's Circuit at The Jersey International in 2009.She has reached one grand slam final: winning the mixed doubles at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships. ", Eddie Hearn chats elite mentality with the Liverpool defender. Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! Britain's Heather Watson has won the Mexican Open by beating Canada's Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-7 (8-10) 6-1. ‘I requested a Tuesday start because of what had happened – instead I’m first on on Monday. ‘I just know what’s happened these last few days and I have to accept it and I still went out there today and tried my best, but it has an effect on how I can play when you can’t prepare.’. Find your nearest court and learn the basics with our guide. Get the latest tennis headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. Flight delays and coronavirus protocols troubled the US Open hopeful before competing at the WTA Lexington event, where a 2-6, 1-6 loss to Jennifer Brady forced a premature exit. After Watson saved four set points to deny Fernandez, the teenager incredibly saved five match points to force a decider. Brady never took her foot off the pedal, breaking Watson on both ends of the first set before repeating the process in the second, another decisive break sealing the match. For Fernandez, 17, it ended a memorable run to her first WTA final, and it proved quite the battle against Watson. features. Hot Shots: Nadal and Federer's Instagram Live. Head to head: Watson 2-1 Sorribes. Watson recovered from that disappointment by rolling out to a 3-0 lead in the third set, although she needed another five match points to seal her victory. ‘I was very inconsistent but those courts are so different, and I didn’t have time to get used to them, partly because we had a nightmare trip getting here.’.

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