Minor point: Both ATP events this week are ATP500s. I'm suprised Dino is only an Alt - last year the last direct acceptance for qualies was ranked 534.
Ed has played a lot recently - maybe time for a break or a move to challengers.
Hopefully there will be a lot of withdrawals by tomorrow and we will still have a high proportion of GB players in the main draw, even if some of the top players are missing.
-- Edited by paulisi on Monday 6th of October 2014 11:14:22 AM
Minor point: Both ATP events this week are ATP500s. I'm suprised Dino is only an Alt - last year the last direct acceptance for qualies was ranked 534.
Yes but there are always loads of withdrawals. Last year the the original cut for Valenica qualifying was 99 but the last direct acceptance was originally 44th on the alternates list.
Nice to see Evan Hoyt back - on the entry lists for Manchester. Withdrew at Wirral and not played since(stress fracture??)
Looks like we will get a few more players in main draw for Manchester. Rice, Cox, Wilis, Milton definitely in. Waiting for multiple entrants to be withdrawn and then Bambo, Ash, Gabb and Neil P (if fit) should get in.
Nice to see Evan Hoyt back - on the entry lists for Manchester. Withdrew at Wirral and not played since(stress fracture??)
Looks like we will get a few more players in main draw for Manchester. Rice, Cox, Wilis, Milton definitely in. Waiting for multiple entrants to be withdrawn and then Bambo, Ash, Gabb and Neil P (if fit) should get in.
Evan's playing the British Tour event this week (06/10) at Exeter. So, yes, hopefully all recovered and, as you say, great to see him back.
Is the Manchester 15k at Sport City? I couldn't find a lot of info, but it did look like it was, and wanted to double check, might be able to nip for a couple of the days if it is.
Is the Manchester 15k at Sport City? I couldn't find a lot of info, but it did look like it was, and wanted to double check, might be able to nip for a couple of the days if it is.
Cheers
Yes - it is at the tennis centre behind the football ground. Details are on the ITF site.
I'll probably be there Sunday, Friday and Saturday (assuming we have GB interest)
Probably the weakest British contingent for a domestic 15K this season. Just the out of form Cox and Rice probably seeded, but a chance for some of the lesser lights to pick up points.
Difficult to work out who will get wildcards - JWH, Rob Carter, Salisbury, Thornton-Brown, Tutu, Hoyt, Sapwell, Purcell