Russian star awaits wild card Watson

HEATHER Watson has only herself to blame for her tough draw at the AEGON Classic in Birmingham, which begins today.

She drew it herself.

The 18-year-old who returned to England on Wednesday for some pre-match training with the LTA at Roehampton, assisted with the draw after being given a wild card into the main draw.

She was pulled out to play Russian Alla Kudryavtseva, the world No. 78.

'I was very excited to do the draw. I was watching and waiting to hear my name being called out and it took ages, but I'm really excited about playing Kudryavtseva.'

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