Week 24 - Challenger (€42500) - Aegon Trophy - Ilkley, UK (grass)

DF · Tennis legend

Week 24 - Challenger (€42500) - Aegon Trophy - Ilkley, UK (grass)

DF · Tennis legend

DF wrote:
Marcus Walters has been given a w/o by Li the #8 seed

seems to be different from SC's draw

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

DF wrote:
DF wrote:
Marcus Walters has been given a w/o by Li the #8 seed
seems to be different from SC's draw

Corrected. No idea how that happened.

indiana · Tennis legend

DF wrote:
DF wrote:
Marcus Walters has been given a w/o by Li the #8 seed
seems to be different from SC's draw

The draw shows that Marcus was due to play Li in QR2, Medvedev is one match up.

philwrig · Hall of fame

Neil played a great level today I thought, but his opponent found another gear towards the end of the 2nd. I think I was the only spectator, for most of the match, whereas Keelan's was watched by about 100. He also brought a good level today, and hopefully feels the 10 hour car drive to get here was worthwhile. Coxy played a great match as well, seems like after a spell of coaching, he's going to give the tour 100% again. Jonny arrived early to cheer on the Brits, and was in confident mood ahead of this week's action. Liam and Lloyd also arrived today and had a practice together. 1st time I've had a chance to see Joe play this afternoon, and he looked good, serve and volleying a bit, been a break up in both sets, but not been able to see it through yet. Courts are struggling a bit, with all the rain, a bit muddy on the baselines, bounce still not great, but better than last year. Facilities here massively improved, and blow up covers for centre court and number 1 court.

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

philwrig wrote:
Neil played a great level today I thought, but his opponent found another gear towards the end of the 2nd. I think I was the only spectator, for most of the match, whereas Keelan's was watched by about 100. He also brought a good level today, and hopefully feels the 10 hour car drive to get here was worthwhile. Coxy played a great match as well, seems like after a spell of coaching, he's going to give the tour 100% again. Jonny arrived early to cheer on the Brits, and was in confident mood ahead of this week's action. Liam and Lloyd also arrived today and had a practice together. 1st time I've had a chance to see Joe play this afternoon, and he looked good, serve and volleying a bit, been a break up in both sets, but not been able to see it through yet. Courts are struggling a bit, with all the rain, a bit muddy on the baselines, bounce still not great, but better than last year. Facilities here massively improved, and blow up covers for centre court and number 1 court.

Escobedo, who beat Neil, went on to beat top seed Bemelmans in straight sets, 3&4.

philwrig · Hall of fame

Not surprised, Neil was telling me he qualified for an ATP event recently?

RJA · Hall of fame

philwrig wrote:
Not surprised, Neil was telling me he qualified for an ATP event recently?

Not quite right but he did reach a challenger final in Brazil.

paulisi · Tennis legend

Forecast looks rubbish for next few days. I want to go, but i'm not risk a 3 hr round journey for next to no play

philwrig · Hall of fame

RJA wrote:
philwrig wrote:
Not surprised, Neil was telling me he qualified for an ATP event recently?
Not quite right but he did reach a challenger final in Brazil.

I see he's only 19 as well, decent prospect. Hits a big ball.

philwrig · Hall of fame

paulisi wrote:
Forecast looks rubbish for next few days. I want to go, but i'm not risk a 3 hr round journey for next to no play

You know it makes sense, if they don't play outside, they'll have to go indoors.

RJA · Hall of fame

paulisi wrote:
Forecast looks rubbish for next few days. I want to go, but i'm not risk a 3 hr round journey for next to no play

I was also looking at going Monday or Tuesday (depending on the OOP) but I have a 5 hr round journey and I sure as hell won't risk that unless it looks like a full days play.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

philwrig wrote:
Neil played a great level today I thought, but his opponent found another gear towards the end of the 2nd. I think I was the only spectator, for most of the match, whereas Keelan's was watched by about 100. He also brought a good level today, and hopefully feels the 10 hour car drive to get here was worthwhile. Coxy played a great match as well, seems like after a spell of coaching, he's going to give the tour 100% again. Jonny arrived early to cheer on the Brits, and was in confident mood ahead of this week's action. Liam and Lloyd also arrived today and had a practice together. 1st time I've had a chance to see Joe play this afternoon, and he looked good, serve and volleying a bit, been a break up in both sets, but not been able to see it through yet. Courts are struggling a bit, with all the rain, a bit muddy on the baselines, bounce still not great, but better than last year. Facilities here massively improved, and blow up covers for centre court and number 1 court.

Thanks, Phil. And great to hear (for us) that Dan is going to give the tour a go again.

He's obviously had his own little demons to deal with and bravo to him if he's come through that tricky patch and feels positive about playing again.

Do so hope that Dan S., Josh Milton (and Marcus?) follow suit.

paulisi · Tennis legend

The plan is Ilkley tomorrow as it is only qualifying and they will go indoors if the weather is poor.

wales1994 · County player

RJA wrote:
philwrig wrote:
Not surprised, Neil was telling me he qualified for an ATP event recently?
Not quite right but he did reach a challenger final in Brazil.

Didn't he qualify at s'hertogenbosch and lose in 1R to our Bedene?