Entries - week 25- 19/06/2017

Madadman · Masters Series Champion

Entries - week 25- 19/06/2017

The Knight · Challenger qualifying

Can't believe they gave a WC to James Ward, bizarre decision. Yeh I know he's had a break from the tour but it's not like he showed any sort of form in the 18 months prior to that..

the addict · Tennis legend

From Stu Fraser on Twitter
Main draw wild cards for James Ward, Cameron Norrie & Thanasi Kokkinakis. Qualies wild cards for Liam Broady, Ed Corrie & Denis Shapovalov.

JonH · All-time great

the addict wrote:
From Stu Fraser on Twitter
Main draw wild cards for James Ward, Cameron Norrie & Thanasi Kokkinakis. Qualies wild cards for Liam Broady, Ed Corrie & Denis Shapovalov.

Surprised James doesnt prefer to play himself back in at Ilkley instead, he could easily get eaten alive at Queens.

Good to see Shapavolov get a QWC at Queens, getting disqualified v GB in DC helped his commercial profile it seems -

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Queens is a 'local' club for James. He's always liked to play there. His dad comes to watch. And he's often played well there. There was always a good chance he'd get a wildcard.
I wish him luck.....

indiana · Tennis legend

Yes, point taken re that but just at this moment James could be left very undercooked for Wimbledon qualies the following week. A Q WC is surely his best hope for Wimbledon.

But as someone ( maybe yourself, CD ) said regarding Jay's challenger MD WCs and my thoughts that he was lacking matches, these MD WCs can be difficult to turn down, and there is the short term financial aspect and that's much more applicable to Queen's.

the addict · Tennis legend

paulisi wrote:
wimdledont wrote:
Moore, Robson and Swan have all withdrawn from Ilkley, and are presumed wildcarded into Birmingham.

This is also the week of the Wimbledon WC Play-Offs.
I suspect they are getting qualifying wildcards only.

I saw on twitter that Katie Swan had been awarded a QWC to Birmingham, but waiting to see official confirmation

the addict · Tennis legend

Birmingham qualifying draw is out.
Katy Dunne
Emily Appleton WC
Samantha Murray WC
Laura Robson
Jodie Burrage WC
Katie Boulter
Tara Moore
Katie Swan WC

DavidC · Tennis legend

the addict wrote:
Birmingham qualifying draw is out.
Katy Dunne
Emily Appleton WC
Samantha Murray WC
Laura Robson
Jodie Burrage WC
Katie Boulter
Tara Moore
Katie Swan WC

oop for Saturday is at http://www.wtatennis.com/tournament/2017-birmingham All the matches on Centre/Court 1 feature British players, starting with Emily and Sam at 11

paulisi · Tennis legend

Therefore Freya, Harriet and Gabi are playing Ilkley. Not sure who has the other wildcard EWS?.

the addict · Tennis legend

Either Em, or it could even be Harriet - haven't seen any announcements at all

wolf · Tennis legend

Aljaz made the main draw at Queens so is playing there instead of Halle.

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

wolf wrote:
Aljaz made the main draw at Queens so is playing there instead of Halle.

I'll bet he wishes he'd stuck to Halle now. He has just drawn Murray in R1.

DF · Tennis legend

Alice Gillan is through to the second round in qualies in Alkmaar, winning 7-5 7-6(0)

JonH · All-time great

Looking at the five week rankings, Andy is only a short head in front of Rafa now. In essence, if Rafa outstrips Andy at Wimbledon he will take over as number one; however, if Andy and Rafa fail to reach the semis, a win for Stan or Novak could see them take number one. Should make things interesting.