Heather Watson dismissed fears of missing Wimbledon with injury despite crashing out of the Aegon Classic in the first round. The 23-year-old lost 7-6, 6-4 to the qualifier Aleksandra Krunic on the Ann Jones Centre Court in Birmingham.
Watson pulled out of the Aegon Open in Nottingham last week citing an elbow problem and was heavily strapped on Tuesday, when she never looked comfortable. She remains confident the injury will not hamper preparations, though, as she contemplates the Aegon International in Eastbourne, which starts on Monday.
“I’m looking after it and making sure I feel good.