Week 11 - USA F8 ($15,000) - Bakersfield CA (Hard)

Priesty · Challenger level

RE: Week 11 - USA F8 ($15,000) - Bakersfield CA (Hard)

philwrig · Hall of fame

Disappointing for Kyle, I'm sure its just a very temporary blip, anyway Miami now to look forward to.

LouieG · County player

Will Kyle receive 10 points if he were to lose in R1 Miami?

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

No, wild cards get no points unless they win a match.

indiana · Tennis legend

Pretty disappointing.

Hopefully Kyle is not too discouraged before Miami and can put on a decent show there and have a good experience.

And while, as I said, I quite understand accepting these WCs, hopefully in the next couple of months or so before the grass season he can have a settled spell of tournament play.

korriban · Challenger level

indiana wrote:
Pretty disappointing.

Hopefully Kyle is not too discouraged before Miami and can put on a decent show there and have a good experience.

And while, as I said, I quite understand accepting these WCs, hopefully in the next couple of months or so before the grass season he can have a settled spell of tournament play.

Yes, not the result any of us probably expected, especially after winning the opening set. I'd far prefer him to have had 1 or 2 WCs max this early in the year, but got more Challengers and $15ks in. Let's be honest, he's ready to sample ATP level, but not to compete at this point in time. But his team have done well so far, so I'm sure they know what they are doing.

Hope he hasn't picked up a niggle during the match yesterday.

BeefyDeedz · Pro player

It is an odd situation to be in, where we contemplate complaining about a MDWC to a Masters event. Yet I do understand many people's complaints about the large amount that he has received. The balance between tasting ATP and Challengers/$15ks needs to be one that allows consistency and maximum point gain. Personally, I don't know where that balance is; all I know is that, admittedly, I am excited to see the Miami draw.