paulisi wrote:

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Last direct acceptance was 405, so Marcus would have got in. The other wildcards aren't playing, so it looks like he has a Wimbledon wildcard.

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 If a player who lost in the first round of the play off ends up with a wild card it will make the whole thing look like a complete and utter farce.

Coup Droit wrote:

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RJA wrote:

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paulisi wrote:

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Last direct acceptance was 405, so Marcus would have got in. The other wildcards aren't playing, so it looks like he has a Wimbledon wildcard.

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 If a player who lost in the first round of the play off ends up with a wild card it will make the whole thing look like a complete and utter farce.

-- Edited by RJA on Friday 19th of June 2015 08:56:22 PM

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Yes, that was my thinking.

And, furthermore, someone who cannot be said to have performed well in the grass court challenger series (unlike Dave Rice, say, who's posted some good results).

If Marcus gets one and Richard B doesn't (who beat him reasonably easily, and won the next round too) then it is truly stupid.

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 From what I've heard, Bloomfield and Ward are both getting one. Not sure why they don't just give the 4 WCs out - or malmike the draw bigger. 

Coup Droit wrote:

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Do hope so.

And thanks sherbert - it's lovely hearing your views - it's a different perspective and very welcome.

And, yes, why bother playing the final round (and risking injury etc.) if you know you have 4 places guaranteed? Or, as you say, have a larger draw - the event was well oversubscribed, as shown from the list printed on here earlier.

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 Any time  it sounds like Bloomfield was brilliant against Evans for a set and a half - but ran out of steam. He told Neil he's fine for 1 match, but can't manage 2 in a day. If only they had played 2 matches yesterday! And now Neil has missed out on Notts. Can't believe how strong they have all been this year! He's still smiling though. A waste of $250 on a player zone account though!