Both Jess Davies and Sophie Williams lost their last 64 fights. Sophie was up first and had 17th seed Marina Piazi (GRE). Although the Greek went ahead Sophie pulled it back and although clearly in some discomfort she led 14-13 before the Greek levelled and then closed the very tense fight out 15-14 on a single light.
Jess fenced 34th seed Lea Scholton (GER) and although she went into an early lead the German was able to change the distance and pull clear. Jess pegged her back with four hits in a row, but it was not enough and the German upped her game again to win 15-8.
Photo courtesy of Denise Wilson