By Mike Dickson Follow @@Mike_Dickson_DM On a morning that felt more like Paris in winter than in the springtime, Heather Watson further confirmed that she is back to her best form by reaching the second round of the French Open. The 22 year-old Channel Islander scored her ninth consecutive victory by outpointing world number 66 Barbora Zahlavova-Strycova 6-3, 6-4 in 95 minutes to earn herself a big test against the tournament’s fourth seed Simona Halep of Romania. Watson also guaranteed herself the tidy sum of £35,000 for winning a round, having already done the hard work of coming through the qualifying event. In tough conditions the British number two, fast closing on the injured Laura Robson, again showcased the attacking mindset she has adopted in climbing back up the rankings this year.
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The British No 2 beat her Czech opponent 6-3, 6-4 in 95 minutes at Roland Garros
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It is world No 92 Watson's ninth consecutive victory
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Watson takes on world No 4 Simona Halep in the second round on Thursday
Down and out: Zahlavova-Strycova shows her frustrations as she suffers a first-round exit to @placeholder