Watson has looked in impressive form in Midland having not dropped a set so far. She came into the tournament on a high after a number of impressive victories in the Fed Cup.
Before this match Govortsova had played British opponents on ten separate occasions, never losing a match. However she was outclassed today by Watson, who never looked troubled by her Belarusian opponent.
After a number of early breaks in serve, Watson emerged with a break advantage at 4-2. From there she held serve twice to claim the first set 6-3.
In the second set Govortsova had no reply to the dogged Brit and quickly found herself 5-1 down. Despite saving one game she succumbed to Watson in the next game, losing the second set 6-2.
Watson will be pleased with her progress in Midland and a victory in the tournament could see her rise almost 40 places to 122 in the world rankings.
The Guernsey born star is looking to recover after missing a large portion of last season through glandular fever left her a long way ourside the top 100.
In the semi-final Watson will play the experienced Sofia Arvidsson. The Swede has proved she can tackle young opposition as she eliminated promising American Lauren Davis 6-3 7-6(6) in the quarter-finals.
Published on SEaT Capital.
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