Week 5 - Challenger ($100,000) - Dallas TX, USA - Hard

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

RE: Week 5 - Challenger ($100,000) - Dallas TX, USA - Hard

RJA · Hall of fame

I wonder if we will see Liam tank in order that he can play qualifiers in Memphis?

freerider · Futures level

RJA wrote:
I wonder if we will see Liam tank in order that he can play qualifiers in Memphis?

Surely he will.

indiana · Tennis legend

If he has no intention of winning, then withdraw !

It's no doubt far from unusual, but I'm uncomfortable with players tanking matches.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

indiana wrote:
If he has no intention of winning, then withdraw !

It's no doubt far from unusual, but I'm uncomfortable with players tanking matches.

Absolutely.

But don't think they get the prize money if they withdraw . . .

wolf · Tennis legend

His partner was in involved in the dodgy shenanigans last week in the doubles as well. Liam should never have put himself in this position in the first place by entering the doubles.

paulisi · Tennis legend

decent prize money though....

Spectator · All-time great

In no way should he tank a match. Completely in agreement with Indie and CD. Bad position to be in, but he has more sense and decency, from what I've heard, than to tank.

RJA · Hall of fame

Spectator wrote:
In no way should he tank a match. Completely in agreement with Indie and CD. Bad position to be in, but he has more sense and decency, from what I've heard, than to tank.

In principle I agree but the reality is that it happens week in week out. A player who is focussed primarily on singles is not going to want to miss playing in the next tournament just to play doubles

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

RJA wrote:
Spectator wrote:
In no way should he tank a match. Completely in agreement with Indie and CD. Bad position to be in, but he has more sense and decency, from what I've heard, than to tank.
In principle I agree but the reality is that it happens week in week out. A player who is focussed primarily on singles is not going to want to miss playing in the next tournament just to play doubles

Yes.

Although pauilsi has a point. If you're only in the qualies of the singles, there's no guarantee of any money, or any points. So, if you're going deep in the doubles of the previous week's challenger, it might be a good idea to give it your best, bank the money and points and get as far as you can that week and then start again in singles in a week's time or so.

emma · Strong Club Player

Spectator wrote:
In no way should he tank a match. Completely in agreement with Indie and CD. Bad position to be in, but he has more sense and decency, from what I've heard, than to tank.

yes, I agree with the above three. also think as a northerner its just not what we do. when you start something. you finish to the best of your ability.

I think, even if Liam does miss the Q's in Memphis he may not be too bothered this once especially if he does well in the doubles. Don't know about the money side of it and how much that comes into it.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Well, it's currently on the livestream and 5-5.

Just saved three SPs.

No sign of tanking . . .

Sim · County player

Surely if a player "tanked" in doubles he would struggle to get another partner? OK maybe not a huge issue for a 10k but 100k is starting to get serious. If you enter the doubles you know you could get knocked out in 1st round of singles but reach final of doubles and have to plan accordingly....

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

emmas wrote:
Spectator wrote:
In no way should he tank a match. Completely in agreement with Indie and CD. Bad position to be in, but he has more sense and decency, from what I've heard, than to tank.

yes, I agree with the above three. also think as a northerner its just not what we do. when you start something. you finish to the best of your ability.

I think, even if Liam does miss the Q's in Memphis he may not be too bothered this once especially if he does well in the doubles. Don't know about the money side of it and how much that comes into it.

Oy, young missy - us southerners don't believe in tanking either !! smile

But Liam has lost the first set in a TB . ..

emma · Strong Club Player

Coup Droit wrote:
Well, it's currently on the livestream and 5-5.

Just saved three SPs.

No sign of tanking . . .

yay, I can watch some tennis - thanks CD - Mike C commentating too.

-- Edited by emmas on Saturday 7th of February 2015 02:17:23 PM