It was not a good day at the office. I lost to Amanda Sohby 2/3 in the first round of the Cleveland Open. After winning last weeks Harrow Greenwich Open, I found it difficult to back up mentally. I played a very tentative and passive game and Amanda has a very attacking style so was able to dominate the play. I was able to get the match to 2/2 and I knew Amanda was tired and I was telling myself to step up, but just wasn't happening for me. I needed to win or lose the game on my terms but instead, just hoped Sohby would make the error and I lost the match. You always learn more from losing and it is a tough lesson but this experience will only help me in the future.

Kasey

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