Pugsley wrote:

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So tell me why Brits have dominated Bournemouth and Newcastle but not Edinburgh!!!

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Bournemouth

- relatively weak
- the top 2 seeds were Brits
- Inzerillo had a 'mare (out to Alan Bevan in R1) in Fitzy's quarter
- de Greef out early to Short in Oli's quarter

Edinburgh

- stronger entry as the GEMs turned up in force
- the top 3 seeds were French (top seed Sakharon reached the Final) 
- eventual winner Inzerillo went on a 4-match Brit-bashing streak
- Oli and Fitzy were suffering injuries after Bournemouth
- de Greef took out Oli early (though he did then lose to Luke who lost to Inzerillo in the semis), Fitzy went out in R1 and Dan went out to Marcus (who lost to Inzerillo in the QFs)

Newcastle

- stronger than Bournemouth again, but ...
- Oli and Fitzy both back on form (injuries still there but seemingly now manageable)
- 2 of the top 4 seeds were Brits
- of the other two, (1) Guez was taken out in R1 by Oli and in Fitzy's quarter, (2) Barry retired in R1
- Oli got revenge against de Greef as well
- Inzerillo out to a brilliant comeback by Kyle
- Dan had a kinder R1 draw and got a chance to get into his stride this time

In essence then, a mix of the relative strength of the entry lists (which weren't that different overall but saw significant changes in the top seeds from week to week), Oli and Fitzy's form/health, how well Inzerillo and de Greef were playing, some fine lines in the matches the Brits played against them and a bit of luck.

No doubt that answer is a lot longer than you were looking for (oops! ) but it was an interesting question and it shows what little things can make the difference to whether the Brits come away with most of the points or not.

Ah - his QF opponent retired after one set - could he be implying that Fitzy did the same? (which would be sad news, obviously)

Edit: Fitzy - "Had to retire, hand is not up to scratch at all. I gave it a go."

Oli: "@dansmethurst90 any connection with people retiring against you and the physio being your dad? #suspicious"

-- Edited by steven on Saturday 12th of May 2012 10:34:44 AM

huntley93 wrote:

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Gary Denton wrote:

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Perhaps she had one in Sheffield ( Anna ) and then drove to Brum to have the other ( Fitzy ), or vice versa.

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 we should probably be apologising to fitzy since he will probably read thes comments! sorry fitzy!!

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I would hope he/she wouldn't be, but I apologise unreservedly if I have. No sleight intended to either. It is a very strange coincidence when all's said and done....even down to the first two letters of their respective Christian names! Spooky. She does have brothers but they aren't twins. Anyway, back on topic. I hope Fitzy can now give the injury some time to heal ,as a day here or there is obviously not enough. Congratulations on making another semi-final in what has been an incredible year for you so far. Hope it goes from strength to strength.

-- Edited by Gary Denton on Saturday 12th of May 2012 11:40:14 AM

steven wrote:

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Pugsley wrote:

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So tell me why Brits have dominated Bournemouth and Newcastle but not Edinburgh!!!

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Bournemouth

- relatively weak
- the top 2 seeds were Brits
- Inzerillo had a 'mare (out to Alan Bevan in R1) in Fitzy's quarter
- de Greef out early to Short in Oli's quarter

Edinburgh

- stronger entry as the GEMs turned up in force
- the top 3 seeds were French (top seed Sakharon reached the Final) 
- eventual winner Inzerillo went on a 4-match Brit-bashing streak
- Oli and Fitzy were suffering injuries after Bournemouth
- de Greef took out Oli early (though he did then lose to Luke who lost to Inzerillo in the semis), Fitzy went out in R1 and Dan went out to Marcus (who lost to Inzerillo in the QFs)

Newcastle

- stronger than Bournemouth again, but ...
- Oli and Fitzy both back on form (injuries still there but seemingly now manageable)
- 2 of the top 4 seeds were Brits
- of the other two, (1) Guez was taken out in R1 by Oli and in Fitzy's quarter, (2) Barry retired in R1
- Oli got revenge against de Greef as well
- Inzerillo out to a brilliant comeback by Kyle
- Dan had a kinder R1 draw and got a chance to get into his stride this time

In essence then, a mix of the relative strength of the entry lists (which weren't that different overall but saw significant changes in the top seeds from week to week), Oli and Fitzy's form/health, how well Inzerillo and de Greef were playing, some fine lines in the matches the Brits played against them and a bit of luck.

No doubt that answer is a lot longer than you were looking for (oops! ) but it was an interesting question and it shows what little things can make the difference to whether the Brits come away with most of the points or not.

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Don't worry Steven, that was a cracking answer and sums it up perfectly!! 

Where's Philwrig when you need him ..... can't find scores anywhere!

huntley93 wrote:

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i know this is a bit of a random question but is anna fitzpatrick andrews twin sister? i see they both have exactly the same birthdays. I am just curious

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No, they're not siblings or related in any way.  Just one of those curious co-incidences!