commanding position

Her commanding position in that major was wiped away.

After losing a second-set tie-break from a commanding position in Thursday's quarter-final against Zizou Bergs, Norrie did the opposite against Moutet on Friday.

It was a masterful captain's innings from Hope that put the Windies in a commanding position at the halfway stage, despite losing the toss.

Emily Arlott finished the pick of the Phoenix bowlers as she claimed 2-19 but the Invincibles' total of 150-5 put them in a commanding position.

She was a point away from a 5-1 lead in the deciding set and, despite being unable to take that by putting a backhand into the net, still retained a commanding position as she closed in on a memorable victory.