Today just wasn't my day. I lost 11-8 in the fifth, so 2-3. My opponent played well and was making me work hard for every point. I played better towards the end of the 2nd and then the 3rd but couldn't win the vital rallies at the end of the 4th or 5th games, which I am disappointed about as it is usually one of my strengths. The court was extremely hot today and I struggled building and finishing off rallies. This is something I will take forward and work on for next time I face hot conditions. It is disappointing to lose in the first round after doing so well in America, but I will bounce back and take as many things from match and my time here as possible.
On a more positive note I will now have 6 days at home to prepare for the World Open in Rotterdam which begins on the 29th October. The draw hasn't been done yet, so I will have to wait to see who I will be playing.
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