Heather Watson through to 2023 Nottingham Open quarter-finals, Liam Broady and Arthur Fery knocked out

Heather Watson reached the quarter-finals of the Nottingham Open after defeating Tatjana Maria 6-4 6-4 on Wednesday afternoon. British 31-year-old Watson is ranked No. 195 in the world, well below No.

66-ranked German Maria. Ad But Watson broke twice in each set to secure a meeting against Swiss world No. 99 Viktorija Golubic.

WimbledonGrass power rankings: Djokovic, Alcaraz, Sabalenka lead the way9 HOURS AGO Speaking after the win against her erstwhile doubles partner Maria, Watson said: "I came through qualifying and each match I've got a bit better but there's more to come. «I'm really happy with the direction it is moving in so I'm really looking forward to the next match. »Tatjana is my best friend on tour, we have played doubles together and spent a lot of time together.

It's never easy to play a friend but at the same time it's really special sharing the court with her." Watson lost 7-5 6-2 against Golubic in the last 16 at Nottingham in 2022. «I played her last year here but was injured so [it is] nice to play her again,» said Watson. In the men’s side of the draw, Liam Broady and Arthur Fery both suffered exits.

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He then pushed home his advantage to pull away in the second to claim victory. Fery, who is at No. 409 in the world, lost against Germany’s Dominik Koepfer,