Family Circle Cup - Charlston
Green Clay

Rather weak field at Charlston this week. Quite a few upsets against the seeds in qualification so expect some variable results again. The clay swing will start to settle down soon as more games are played and current form becomes more evident.

Not much time today so abbreviated write-ups.

Randriantefy v Jidkova
Charlston - Round 1

Randriantefy is a better all-round player and superior on clay. Nice warm up games last week whereas Jidkova was easily beaten by hardcourter Frazier. Randriantefy solid season thus far while Jidkova's been very ordinary

Randriantefy $1.50 @ 5Dimes


Peer v Vaidisova
Charlston - Round 1

While Peer is largely unproven on clay, she does have a 20/7 career record although many of those wins were on the Challenger circuit. Her opponent has only played 6 games on clay at any level and is first-up this season on the surface. Peer has the advantage of 'warming up' on both qualies this week (2 wins) and at Amelia Island where she put in a credible performance (1 win, 1 loss).

Peer $2.30 @ 5Dimes


Likhovtseva v Koukalova
Charlston - Round 1

Likhovtseva had solid performance on green clay last week while Koukalova is first-up. Koukalova'scompetent on the dirt and this could be a close match but Likhovtseva is the better player who has the benefit of 3 good 'warm-up' matches at Amelia Island.

Likhovtseva $1.33 @ 5Dimes

NB: Dementieva is one of the favourites for this tournament but she withdrew form Amelia Island last week with a knee injury so might be best to watch a few games first. Zuluaga also withdrew from Amelia Island with an 'illness' so not best preparation for such short odds. Shaughnessy hurt her back at Amelia Island.