Final

I started the final well today, taking the ball early and attacking at the right times. I managed to get a 9-5 lead in the first but lost the next 6 points through errors and good play from Dipika, so she took the first game 11-9. In the second I was not patient at all trying to play winners instead of building rallies. I hit too many tins and my length was too short which allowed her to dominate the middle of the court, which is exactly what she likes to do! In the 3rd I was more patient but couldn't keep the ball away from the middle enough and although I put up a good fight, Dipika closed out the match by taking it 11-7.

Although I was slightly disappointed with today's scoreline, I have had a great week here in Washington. The organisers and everyone involved have been fantastic and I would not hesitate to come back here again (I hear they are putting us in the Ritz next time!)

Getting to the final will boost me up the rankings next month so I'm really happy about that.

I am currently at Washington Dulles airport waiting for my flight back to Heathrow. Then less than 48 hours in the UK before I head to Stantiago, Spain for a $4k WISPA event where I am playing 4th seed Laura Pomportes from France in the first round. Hopefully I can take everything I have learned this week into practise and push my ranking up further.