Glenys Furness

England, Kent

Tennis Writer for @britwatchsports, @lastwordonsports. writer for @htafcwomen & @htafcwomendevs. Christian. Views my own. @htafc fan.

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Tennis | Doubles Round Up | Nicholls made Indian Wells final

3 weeks ago | britwatchsports.com | Glenys Furness

By Glenys FurnessOlivia Nicholls made the final of Indian Wells doublesBrit was unseededDefeated fifth seeds en routeINDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA, USA – Olivia Nicholls with Tereza Mihalikova entered Indian Wells and were unseeded. The Brits made the final defeating two seeded pairs en route. Olivia Nicholls and Tereza Mihalikova entered the WTA 1000 event and were unseeded. In the first round the Brit/Slovakian were against seventh seeds Anna Danilina & Irina Khromacheva.
Challenger & ITF Round Up | Appleton claims W15 Trois-Rivieres title

3 weeks ago | britwatchsports.com | Glenys Furness

By Glenys FurnessEmily Appleton claims ITF titleBrit was the top seedAppleton dropped two sets en routeTROIS-RIVIERES, QUEBEC, CANADA – Emily Appleton entered the ITF event and was the top seed. The Brit claimed the title losing only two sets along the way. Brit of the WeekEmily Appleton was the top seed in the ITF event. The Brit drew Spaniard Victoria Gomez O’Hayon in the first round. The first set was fairly close as both fought hard to get the break of serve.
Tennis | Challenger & ITF Round Up | Crawford wins ITF Luan title

3 weeks ago | britwatchsports.com | Glenys Furness

By Glenys FurnessOliver Crawford claims title in China Brit was six seedRecovered from a set down in the finalLUAN, CHINA – Oliver Crawford entered the ITF event and was the sixth seed. The Brit defeated a former top 20 player in the final, recovering from a set down. Brit of the WeekOliver Crawford entered the ITF event and was the sixth seed. In the first round the Brit was against Wishaya Trongcharoenchaikul.
Tennis | Challenger & ITF Round Up | Harris makes semi-final of ATP Challenger Bengaluru

3 weeks ago | britwatchsports.com | Glenys Furness

By Glenys FurnessBilly Harris made the semi-final in BengaluruBrit was a lucky loser into the main drawDefeated second seed en route. BENGALURU, BANGALORE, INDIA – Billy Harris entered qualifying as the top seed. After being defeated in the final round, he made the main draw as a lucky loser and went on to reach the semi-final. Brit of the WeekBilly Harris entered the ATP Challenger event and played in qualifying.
Tennis | Doubles Round Up | Cash & Glasspool made final of Miami Masters

3 weeks ago | britwatchsports.com | Glenys Furness

By Glenys FurnessJulian Cash & Lloyd Glasspool made the final in MiamiBrits were sixth seedsTop seeds completed the sunshine doubleMIAMI, FLORIDA, USA – Julian Cash & Lloyd Glasspool were the sixth seeds in Miami and made the doubles final. Only the top seeds stopped the Brits claiming the title. Julian Cash & Lloyd Glasspool entered the Miami masters and were the sixth seeds. The Brits faced a wildcard pair of Robert Cash & James Tracy in the first round.
Tennis | Doubles Round Up | Patten runner up in ATP 500 Dubai

3 weeks ago | britwatchsports.com | Glenys Furness

By Glenys FurnessHenry Patten with Harri Heliovaara were runners up in DubaiThe Brit/Fin pair were second seedsDUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Henry Patten & Harri Heliovaara entered the ATP 500 event and were second seeds. The Brit/Fin pairing made the final. Henry Patten & Harri Heliovaara entered the event in Dubai and were second seeds. In the first round the Brit/Fin were against Nicolas Mektic & Michael Venus. The Croatian/Kiwi stayed with the seeds in the first set and forced a tiebreak.
Tennis | Doubles Round Up | Whitehouse claims ATP Challenger Hersonissos title

3 weeks ago | britwatchsports.com | Glenys Furness

By Glenys FurnessMark Whitehouse claims doubles titleDefeated third seeds in first roundHERSONISSOS, GREECE – Mark Whitehouse teamed up with Juan Carlos Prado Angelo and were alternates into the main draw. The Brit/Bolivian claimed the title and defeated the third seeds en route. Mark Whitehouse and Juan Carlos Prado Angelo teamed up for the doubles event at the ATP Challenger in Greece. The pair were unseeded and only made the main draw as alternates.
Tennis | Challenger & ITF Round Up | Jones claims title in ITF Vacaria

3 weeks ago | britwatchsports.com | Glenys Furness

By Glenys FurnessFrancesca Jones was second seed in BrazilThe Brit dropped only dropped one set en routeDefeated top seed in finalVACARIA, BRAZIL – Francesca Jones was the second seed and defeated the top seed in the final to lift the trophy. The Brit only dropped one set all tournament. Brit of the WeekFrancesca Jones entered the ITF event in Brazil and was the second seed. The Brit faced unseeded Italian Miriana Tona in the first round. The seed dominated the match from the outset.
Tennis | Wheelchair Tennis | Shuker makes doubles final in Rotterdam

1 month ago | britwatchsports.com | Glenys Furness

By Glenys FurnessLucy Shuker made the doubles final in RotterdamThe Brit was second seed. ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Lucy Shuker was the second seed in the doubles and the Brit made the final before the top seeds stopped the run. Lucy Shuker entered the doubles with Angelica Bernal and the pair were the second seeds. Their first round match saw the Brit/Columbian against Dutch pair of Jinte Bos & Lizzy De Greef. The first set was very close, with neither pair giving an inch.
Tennis | ITF Birmingham Round Up | Miyazakai made semi-final

1 month ago | britwatchsports.com | Glenys Furness

By Glenys FurnessYuriko Miyazaki made the semi-final in BirminghamBrit was fourth seedDidn’t drop a set en routeBIRMINGHAM, UK – Yuriko Miyazaki entered the ITF event and was the fourth seed. The Brit made the semi-final before suffering defeat. Yuriko Miyazaki was the fourth seed in Birmingham. The first round saw the Brit against French woman Amandine Hesse. The seed broke early in the first set and Hesse was unable to get back on terms, despite playing well. The second set was a bit closer.