Week 25 Mens Wimbledon Qualifying Wildcard playoffs.

Wardy · Social player

Week 25 Mens Wimbledon Qualifying Wildcard playoffs.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

I actually said I think there's a 'good chance' that he'll get a QWC, not that he 'should'.

I agree he most certainly hasn't transitioned like Jay. No question.

But I don't think the federation should be obsessed about instant results. Not at 19. Their job is to identify and help talent and commitment.

NB I'm not saying that the others aren't deserving too, just that given the play-off set-up, and that there are four places left, that Ryan's claim is a good one. Frankly, I'd give one to the two losers if the alternative is simply to give a place to the next ALT.

And I still don't think slow burner applies at 19

But big well done to Neil. Pleased for him.

Jaggy1876 · Grand Slam Champion

I'm sure this French included a QWC with a similar low ranking based on potential rather than ranking. I might be wrong but a 20yr old rings a bell. Or maybe it was the Aussies. Either way it can't do any harm. There's plenty of withdrawals at the moment anyway for various reasons so sneaking Ryan in as another Brit to replace Dan at QWC level might work.

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

Results just been posted on the LTA site. Neil did indeed beat Ryan in 2 TB sets 7-6(5) 7-6(2)

In the other final Dan Cox beat Alex Ward 6-7(6) 6-4 7-6(6)

-- Edited by Bob in Spain on Friday 23rd of June 2017 06:15:44 PM

Wardy · Social player

CD you'll be pleased to hear it's been confirmed Ryan has been awarded a QWC

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

Perhaps they'll give one to Alex Ward as well, seeing how close he came.

DavidC · Tennis legend

I doubt the scoreline will have any bearing on the allocation - usually if there are spare QWCs they hand them out to both players who lost in the qualifying final, if 2 are available, and the higher ranked one if only one. Hence if Ryan has one Alex will almost certainly get one as well.

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

DavidC wrote:
I doubt the scoreline will have any bearing on the allocation - usually if there are spare QWCs they hand them out to both players who lost in the qualifying final, if 2 are available, and the higher ranked one if only one. Hence if Ryan has one Alex will almost certainly get one as well.

Thanks David. Hope you are right on that one.

Spectator · All-time great

Hope so. After all, if we're talking potential, he was at the level where he could be awarded a MD WC last year ... and has suffered primarily because of injuries. It would be both fair and fitting.

DavidC · Tennis legend

Alex's QWC is confirmed - see www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/atoz/wild_cards.html

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Great ! For both

And, sorry if this has been mentioned on a previous page, but I see that Scott and Jonny have a doubles one !!!!!!!

the addict · Tennis legend

So now 12 mens singles (WC & QWC) and 11 ladies singles have gone to Brits smile

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

Chuffed to bits for Jonny and Scott. I know how much this means to them.

Madadman · Masters Series Champion

I take it the drawing for qualifying won't be till Sunday?

EddietheEagle · County player

Played behind closed doors. Whose decision was that?

LTA/Wimbledon spreading the tennis message far and wide - "We'd rather not contend with the great unwashed".