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Coup Droit


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Or it might be a question of potential audiences? Big expat UK (Ward) and Indian (Devvarman) communities in Dubai. And while Tunisians may not be so numerous, Mr Jaziri is the highest-ranked ATP player from the Middle East and North Africa.

 Sounds like this could be it. James Cluskey tweeted how did James get a wildcard and Stephanie Myles (Journalist) replied 

"TD says no locals met criteria;went to Devvarman,Jaziri and Ward,who did,to please large local Indian, Arab, Brit communities"

"Also, perhaps Djokovic didn't ask for one for his little brother this time (altho he is there). Criteria issue there, too "

I'm assuming TD is Tennis Dubai. Don't know if she's accurate or where she got it from but it makes sense.

 

Well done, Spectator - you were spot on !  smile



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James is now first alternate for Indian Wells qualifying next week so he will definitely get in. He won't however be playing Miami qualifying after that, he is going to the Panama City challenger instead.

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I think TD is usually short for Tournament Director so it applies regardless of country i.e. D for Director rather than Dubai.

I'm very glad for James, good result for a Wildcard. Hope he can beat Youzhny!

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Great win for James, I wasn't expecting that! He's again on a non-show court tomorrow, unfortunately



-- Edited by Bright Spark on Tuesday 25th of February 2014 08:02:50 PM

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Bright Spark wrote:

Great win for James, I wasn't expecting that! He's again on a non-show court tomorrow, unfortunately

 



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That win also gets him $24,475. Not too shabby.

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TMH wrote:

That win also gets him $24,475. Not too shabby.

 

Also, just wondering, but do the winnings get tax withheld there, like at most places, or is it tax free?



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So very glad for Mr Ward! (And, like CD, so glad that I wasn't actually able to watch while it was happening. It would have been far too much added tension for a morning). Nice work.

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Just read the thread. GOt nervous but now.

WELL DONE WARDY!!!!!!

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Ward underway *0-1

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and drops serve immediately

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1-5* I know Ward had little chance, but I'd at least like to think he could be competitive! His first serve % at the moment is 40!!!

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Youhzny wins the first set 6-1

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Ward looking much better 2nd set 3-2*

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James 3-2* in the second - think I'll go out again !

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