#1 seed fell today

The #1 seed at the USTA Grass Nationals lost today to Beth Paulin.

Beth is a member of Germantown Cricket Club and a grass court specialist.

Mar was pretty upset when I got a call at 4:15pm today.

I immediately drove to the club to listen and console my friend. Thank God I had the time. No lessons were pending.
She vented and I listened.
Not a good day for her. And Beth played well. Mar beat Beth last year in the first round in this tourney.

As we sat together watching the 35's doubles thrilla, several texts and phone calls came in to console her.

Everyone was online getting the results and "phoning a friend"

Mar is out there playing semifinal doubles with Susan Wright. They are up 5-2 in the first set.

The grass is soft due to the torrential rains of the last few days and there is "no bounce" on it today.

I am sitting and watching and coaching in my head.

Strange that I feel no sadness about not playing this year as I watch. I am scouting my opponents for next year.

I want to win the 35's one more time. Make it 7 and I will be happy.

My neck issue.
My hip issue.

These two issues I must fix before I can "win" 7 matches in a row. And get my historical 7 USTA Grass National wins.