It's better that Daniela's after a women's match because she'll have a rough idea how long it'll last as a long women's match will take roughly the same time as a straight sets men's match. Quite a few times in recent slams, Daniela's been scheduled after a men's match where somebody's two sets up and the other guy fights back and it goes to 5 sets and that won't be the case this time. It'll just be like the tour.

Court 8 is a small outside court and it isn't televised so it's not ideal for Daniela but she should still be too good for Sanchez. First set's going to be crucial as in her recent poor streak in slams, Daniela's always lost the first set so if she gets the first set then that would put her in a strong position in the match and give her confidence and momentum.

Crucial break back by Daniela especially as she was 30-0 down and saved a GP.

Long game with Daniela saving 4 BPs before holding on her 2nd GP. Hopefully this gives Daniela momentum.

4-1, Daniela broke Sanchez then held to 15.

5-2, Another tough service game for Daniela having to save a BP but wins it on her 2nd GP.

5-5, Sanchez on a roll, Daniela had 2 set points at 5-4, 15-40 but couldn't convert. Next service game is crucial.

6-5, crucial hold to 15 by Daniela.

7-5, Daniela break to 30 on her 2nd BP. Hopefully being up a set will relax her and give her momentum for the 2nd set. I think this is the first time Daniela's won the first set in a slam since Wimbledon 2011 against Erakovic.


1-0, a good hold to start the second set for Daniela, saving another BP. She has to start making some inroads into Sanchez's 1st serve or hope that Sanchez doesn't get 1st serves in. Sanchez is getting 54% winning 73% but only 30% on second serve.

2-0, Daniela breaks on her 5th BP. Crucial to break to keep her momentum.

2-1, would have been great to hold as it would have put Daniela in complete control.

3-1, Daniela breaks to 15.

4-1, Daniela holds to 15. The first serve is working well this set, 76% in, 69% won.

5-1, Daniela break to 15 for the double break.

5-2, Daniela had 2 MPs at 40-15 but Sanchez won the next 4 points.

6-2, Daniela breaks to 15 for the match.

Oh, Yeah! OK, guys, on 3…1,2,3 Exhale!! I can hear the sighs of relief all over the world. Begone, 1st round bugaboo! Dani put us through the wringer for a straight set match, but I will gladly take it.

So relieved.

Daniela & Martina are 3rd match on court 17 after a women's and then a men's match

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Thought it was odd not to see Daniela in the mixed...ah well might be a blessing in disguise, not sure why there was a mix-up..

Daniela will next play 17 year old Victoria Duval. Daniela's draw has really opened up considering Petrova and now Stosur have lost.

Duval just beat Stosur 57 64 64 in what was an amazing match.

Hopefully the organisers will put this on a streamed court.

Daniela has a great chance to make 4th round here but of course there have been so many times when the draw has been wide open and Daniela has lost and missed the opportunity.

First Daniela has to play doubles and then take out Duval on Thursday.