Summary
WERE it not for Maria Sharapova, Centre Court at the Priory Club in Birmingham would today be a British reserve. Once the laughing stock of tennis, Britain's women are attempting to shed the lesser tag of also-rans at the AEGON Classic.
Elena Baltacha is on the verge of joining Anne Keothavong inside the world's top 100, while Melanie South is seeking to emulate her quarter-final appearance here 12 months ago. Keothavong joined the other two in the second round at Edgbaston yesterday and the fourth British girl on Centre Court today will be Naomi Broady, 19, who resumes a thrilling first-round match against Alla Kudryavtseva trailing 5-7, 7-6, 5-4 and needing to hold serve after missing four match points. Such has been Keothavong's surge of confidence that not only is she 49 in the rankings, but the fact she is seeded at this tournament is sitting easily on her shoulders.See the full content of this document
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ANNE LEADS BRITS ON TO CENTRE STAGE [Scot Region]
In spite of just one victory in eight match...
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