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Anna Into Round Two
 Anna
Fitzpatrick beat the rain and a
stubborn opponent to reach round two
of the Girls Singles at Wimbledon.
The 18-year-old from Sheffield
overcame Melanie Oudin of the United
States 7-5, 6-4.
Fitzpatrick started well, breaking
for 2-love and creating chances for
a double-break, but Oudin hit back
to level.
The players were called off for rain
at 4-4. When they returned,
Fitzpatrick struck to take the set
7-5.
The second set seemed set to pass in
a flash as the MCTA player moved 5-1
ahead, but Oudin again responded,
breaking back for 5-4.
Fitzpatrick required three match
points to seal victory, but after
finally earning her place in round
two, Director of Coaching David
Sammel was a happy man.
"Anna is maturing into the player we
all envisioned and given time will
be a top 100 pro. Sport is
unpredictable but we are cautiously
optimistic that she can have a run
this week."
Her credentials will be heavily
tested in round two when she takes
on fourth seed K. Milevskaya of
Belarus.
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