Entries Wk 25 - 22/06/2015

wimdledont · Challenger level

RE: Entries Wk 25 - 22/06/2015

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Yes, and for those having to hussle and fight for every point and pay cheque, that's fine.

But for someone in Harriet's position (young, funded, and with a long-term career path in view), why mess up your focus by not knowing which tournament you're supposed to be playing ? The coaches try so hard to teach youngsters how to raise their game for important matches, prepare key tournaments etc. and now there's Harriet not really knowing whether she should try and win on Monday or not..... Also, as Phil says, it risks miffing the AELTC (so just throw their gift in their face, why not...). Or risks miffing Eastbourne if she drops out in round 2 (or bombs in round 1 and people say that's because she's not focused and just thinking about Wimbly Qs.). Will also irritate and alienate a lot of other players. It may well turn out fine (hope it does) but I think it's bad scheduling and coaching.

philwrig · Hall of fame

RJA wrote:
Bedene has made it into Nottingham without the need for a wild card.

Hadn't realised the draw wasn't your standard 32 one.

philwrig · Hall of fame

Coup Droit wrote:
Yes, and for those having to hussle and fight for every point and pay cheque, that's fine.

But for someone in Harriet's position (young, funded, and with a long-term career path in view), why mess up your focus by not knowing which tournament you're supposed to be playing ? The coaches try so hard to teach youngsters how to raise their game for important matches, prepare key tournaments etc. and now there's Harriet not really knowing whether she should try and win on Monday or not..... Also, as Phil says, it risks miffing the AELTC (so just throw their gift in their face, why not...). Or risks miffing Eastbourne if she drops out in round 2 (or bombs in round 1 and people say that's because she's not focused and just thinking about Wimbly Qs.). Will also irritate and alienate a lot of other players. It may well turn out fine (hope it does) but I think it's bad scheduling and coaching.

Spot on CD.

paulisi · Tennis legend

Entries are generally weak for the last men's ATP 250, as the top players prefer to prepare separately, the 100-220 players are generally in qualifying, so what you will find is a lot of GB players making it into the qualifying draw.

paulisi · Tennis legend

Eastbourne qualifying draw out - I wonder what Laura Deigman has done to keep getting wildcards. EWS, Naomi C and Laura R all in qualifying as well.

philwrig · Hall of fame

Robbo plays her nemesis from juniors Gavrilova, although she is coming back from injury also.

RJA · Hall of fame

philwrig wrote:
RJA wrote:
Bedene has made it into Nottingham without the need for a wild card.
Hadn't realised the draw wasn't your standard 32 one.

I think the ATP specifically wanted a larger draw as it is the only event this week.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

I can't remember what the format is for the grand slams (do doubles qualis go with qaulis in general, or the doubles, or a separate thread all together???)so not starting a new thread but the Wimbledon Doubles Qualifiers seems to be out with:

Sean and Walsh playing Brunstrom/Moser

Dave Rice and Brydan playing Kowalczyk/Zelenay

No sign of Marcus or Smethers (but only two WC spots of course)

NB Do they win anything in the Q doubles draw? Points or money?

-- Edited by Coup Droit on Sunday 21st of June 2015 04:59:00 PM

indiana · Tennis legend

Good that Sean and Darren have their chance. They really do fly below the radar.