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indiana


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Re top GB players potentially taking points off each other, we've only ended up with one pair of seeds meeting in the QFs. And 4 of the remaining seeds have a favourite's chance of reaching the SFs ( and worthwhile points ), though there could be surprises.

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LouieG wrote:

Think all the quarters will following seeding

Agreed, although Dan C may be vulnerable. 



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paulisi wrote:
LouieG wrote:

Think all the quarters will following seeding

Agreed, although Dan C may be vulnerable. 

 

Yes, I'd have thought Dan would be the possible 'weak link' too - which is funny as he's the top seed . . . the French guy may well prove tricky for Liam too . .



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Yes, these were the two I was most thinking of when I said that there could be surprises.

I'd say that individually each of the seeds ( or higher seed ) is most likely to make the SFs, but collectively one won't, if you see what I mean :)

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If all four QFs go by seeding, I will point to the first part of that last sentence, and if three do I will point to the second half :)

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For me having a unique insight Marcus is never as competitive v Lewis as he is against other opponents 

he loses his competitive edge against Lewis becomes too nice it's more like a social match . 

I must say I am becoming increasingly worried about his erratic performances 1 week reaches a final then loses against a relatively low ranked opponent . 

i think the initial benefits of improved funding & coaching means now reached a plateau in the singles rankings . 

Time for a new plan ! . 

 

 



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Gary, I think it's really common for friends to have a hard time playing each other.

But if you admit that Marcus never plays as well against Lewis as he does normally then why are you worried ? He's not being at all erratic, in fact he's being consistent - playing well but just never finding it easy to play Lewis.

He had a great match in Spain and made the final here last week - it's not so bad.

However, I agree with you that it's always good to review the plan - improved funding and coaching doesn;t mean that someone will go on up and up the rankings - otherwise anyone could get to number one by just endlessly increasing funding and coaching. But, as you say, people do plateau and need a shake up. In my view, Marcus hasn't had anywhere near enough experience at Challengers - you've got to throw the dice and go for it. He's barely done more than a couple. He's 23 - it's time to get serious.

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Liam is a break up, *4-2

Brydan has just taken the first set against Josh 6-4.

And, for the record, I couldn't agree more with CD...

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Liam has closed out the 1st set 6-3. VAMOS.

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And has broken in the opening game of the 2nd.  *1-0



-- Edited by Bob in Spain on Thursday 11th of September 2014 10:12:14 AM

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Liam is a double break up now.

Josh is 4-1* up in the second.


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Liam blowing the French guy away - brilliant :)

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Not bad for a young lad with no weapons

Dead chuffed for him, hopefull he can go on and win this thing this week and start a foray in to challys soon

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Liam stuffs Barrère by 3 & 1! biggrin



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The one remaining "pesky" foreigner duly dispatched in fine style by Liam.

Love it.

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Jaffa wrote:

Not bad for a young lad with no weapons

Dead chuffed for him, hopefull he can go on and win this thing this week and start a foray in to challys soon

Liam is down for Challenger(s) in the USA in a couple of weeks, travelling with Kyle and Dan C by the looks of things.



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