Jodie Burrage Sport News

Burrage admits sympathy for injured opponent in Surbiton victory

Kingston's Jodie Burrage admitted she had sympathy for her opponent and sixth-seeded Mihaela Buzarnescu, who was forced to pull out of their quarter-final match at the LTA's Surbiton Trophy due to injury. Burrage — who is on the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, the highest level of support for players aged 16-24 — was trailing 3-6 2-1 when former top 20 player Buzarnescu was forced to retire after injuring her knee two points earlier. Ad/> Having also suffered an injury at this tournament previously, Burrage admitted it was difficult to see her opponent struggle despite her delight at moving onto the last four.

'I feel really confident and calm' - Double delight for Jodie Burrage on fruitful day at Surbiton Trophy

Kingston ace Jodie Burrage is revelling in her Surbiton Trophy success after picking up both singles and doubles victories on Thursday. Burrage, who is on the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, the highest level of support for players aged 16-24, secured a 6-4 6-4 win over Kateryna Baindl to progress to the quarter-final of the singles draw. Ad/> And she and Eden Silva backed that up with a 6-0 6-3 win in the opening round of the women's doubles against fourth seeds Mariam Bolkvadze and Estelle Cascino.