Memphis is an American college tennis programme that could probably drop the American and be referred to as an Anglo Saxon tennis programme in America with a Spaniard thrown in for good measure. Four Brits, three Germans a Spaniard make up their roster. The only American is red shirted (benched for the first year). Alumni Connor Glennon, Joe Salisbury and David O'Hare will also get WC's.
Their form would justify it. And didn't they have a superb match against the Bryan Brothers here when they were at university? It's when they first caught my attention ...
Well, yes, both teams have pretty rotten draws. And there were some much better ones. But they'll get $3,200 simply for playing in the first round - more than the SFs of the Dallas tournament made. And they have a chance at playing the best players - which is vital, if they're going to improve. They can play freely, as no one will expect them to win. And they can see where they are. And they'll have the benefit of their university coach, which I think has made a difference in the past. So good things no matter what.
Agreed, when there is plenty of money on offer there will be some good teams competing for it. When you have been accepted on a wildcard I do not think you can be too upset about an opportunity for a local crowd favourite to slay a giant in the first round. Hopefully some of the local student fraternity will turn out to watch the games?
Well, yes, both teams have pretty rotten draws. And there were some much better ones. But they'll get $3,200 simply for playing in the first round - more than the SFs of the Dallas tournament made. And they have a chance at playing the best players - which is vital, if they're going to improve. They can play freely, as no one will expect them to win. And they can see where they are. And they'll have the benefit of their university coach, which I think has made a difference in the past. So good things no matter what.