Watson tots up the ranking points
HEATHER WATSON will feature on the clay courts of Roland Garros for at least another match after battling through the final round of qualifying for the French Open.
HEATHER WATSON will feature on the clay courts of Roland Garros for at least another match after battling through the final round of qualifying for the French Open.
The 19-year-old Sarnian qualified by right for the main draw of a Grand Slam for the first time after beating Switzerland's Stefanie Voegele 6-4, 6-4.
It means the world number 119 will significantly improve her world ranking.
The victory makes Watson the first British woman since Kate Brasher in 1983 to win a match in the final qualifying round in Paris.
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