QR2: Alex Ward WR 336 lost to Nils Langer (GER) WR 343 (CH 259 in July) by 6-1 7-6(4) QR2: Dan Cox WR 254 beat Louk Sorensen (IRL) WR 453 (CH 213 in 2010) by 2-6 6-3 2-1 ret.
FQR: Dan Cox WR 254 v (q3) Marius Copil (ROU) WR 138 (CH 124 in Aug) or Elias Ymer (SWE) WR 812 (= CH; junior WR 41 / CH 5 in Jan)
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GB on a shirt, Davis Cup still gleaming, 79 years of hurt, never stopped us dreaming ... 29/11/2015 that dream came true!
Of all tyrannies a tyranny exercised for the good of its victim may be the most oppressive.... those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience
Sorensen didn't deserve another injury, surely. I'm glad that Dan is through, but I have no idea what to make of the performance. One thing is clear, though - the serve needs a lot of work in the off season. He'll never serve like Raonic, but cutting down on the DFs is definitely an achievable target.
Wardy couldn't yesterday's performance, and he'll naturally be upset that he'll leave Sweden with no points, despite beating a top 200 player. I don't see his name down for a Futures in Week 43, so he'll probably be playing Challenger qualies again?
And a piece of news that unequivocally makes me happy - JoJo is through to the final round.