Coup Droit wrote:

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British_is_Best wrote:

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Glad to see our analysis matches up quite nicely CD!

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 Yep, we're certainly reading from the same script !!!

 

I'm a big fan of Ed's based on (a) having seen him play a brilliant Q1 wimbly match (although several more knowledgeable people said that was his best match for ages) and (b) having a soft spot for the player who comes onto the scene a little later, playing well, having followed an atypical path and without much help from the powers that be.

I'm sure that others will tell you better than me about his record (is it underwhelming ? he was WR 554 this time last year, and mid 750s this time the year before - it's  a great progress) but as I understand he obviously played US college tennis and then took a little time adjusting to the pro-circuit - it's not like he's been standing still ! And I don't think he's ever going to race ahead - it's a good, committed, attractive game he plays but not a spectacular one.

 

Oops - the time to write this he's just got broken

 

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 Absolutely agree, I also really like Ed and have been following his progress with great interest. On that note my point was related to his W-L record on clay rather than overall and the contrast to his first set performance. His ranking rise has been fantastic!