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As I don't really follow the juniors, many of these names are new to me. But when I was at Wimbleon Qualies (2016) I remember talking to Nick Weal (or was it James Trotman - I don't remember which) and asking him what names I should be looking out for over the next few years. The first name out was Anton Matusevich. The signs are there that he was right.

So well done Anton and great work from Tad too on securing his first ATP point this week.

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The interesting thing, to me, about the main 2001-ers is that they are all so differen

Anton is a well-built lad, strong, with a real strike of the ball, as you'd expect given his build. But a little slow sometimes, and a little predictable. You can see him winding up for the shot, know where it's going. But, obviously, that doesn't matter if you then hit it hard enough that the other player's got no chance, even if he's in the right place. And he's only going to get stronger. And quicker.

Jack Draper is far lighter, lefty, and a 'smooth' player - very nice technique, clean, good timing. Doesn't have Anton's force but there's no real weaknesses. A lot to like. (Just later to grow).

George Loffhagen has more ups and downs in his game, more things to iron out in shot selection etc. But lovely natural acceleration, more surprises. Exciting player to watch.

Haven't seen James Story, or Blu, or some of the others. Nor the 'infamous' Tad

Very pleased for Luke J - that's a good win against the top-700 Irishman.

Bob in Spain wrote:

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Thanks CD. I have no doubt that over the coming years, they will venture to a futures within my reach. I will enjoy watching their progress.

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 i.e. anywhere in Spain or possibly beyond  

L16:  (1) David Guez (FRA) WR 293 defeated (Q) Tad Maclean UNR by 7-6(3) 6-3
L16:  (Q) Anton Matusevich UNR defeated Jeremy Beale (AUS) WR 801 

L16:  Tom Farquharson WR 703 defeated (WC) Oli Golding WR 728 by 4 & 2
L16:  Luke Johnson WR 1000 defeated (6) Peter Bothwell (IRL) WR 658 by 6-2 2-6 6-2 

L16:  (5) Grégoire Barrère (FRA) WR 698 defeated Josh Paris WR 898 by 2 & 1
L16:  (4) Neil Pauffley WR 627 defeated Ryan Peniston WR 1021 by 2 & 2

L16:  Billy Harris WR 783 defeated (Q) Rob Carter WR 1768 by 3 & 4
[non-GB - L16:  (2) Michal Konecny (CZE) WR 449 defeated (LL) Alexander Babanine (AUS) UNR by 2 & 4]

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QF:  (1) David Guez (FRA) WR 293 vs (Q) Anton Matusevich UNR

QF:  Tom Farquharson WR 703 vs Luke Johnson WR 1000

QF:  (5) Grégoire Barrère (FRA) WR 698 vs (4) Neil Pauffley WR 627

QF:  Billy Harris WR 783 vs (2) Michal Konecny (CZE) WR 449

Only three out of the original ten peskies still standing. 

I have been keeping a track these past 3 weeks of performances across the 3 events and created a sort of ranking system.

using points as W=10, RU = 7, Semis = 5 , Q's = 3 and Last 16 = 1 point then the ratings as of reaching the last 8 of F6 are below. Lloyd is of course top but Tom F or Kocecny could overtake him as they are still in this week. The events column is how many of the weeks they have scored in. Neil and Luke could still end up high and then Anton and Billy are of course still in. Thought it might interest some, probably would amuse Indy

Apologies as formatting is all over the place! 

Name F4 F5 F6 EVENTS TOTAL

1 L. Glasspool 10 5 2 15

2 T. Farquharson 10 3 2 13

3 M. Konecny 7 3 2 10

4 O. Golding 7 1 1 3 9

5 L. Catarina 3 5 2 8

6 N. Pauffley 3 3 2 6

6 F. Bass 5 1 2 6

8 E. Furness 5 1 5

9 L. Johnson 1 3 2 4

9 P. Bothwell 3 1 2 4

9 R. Peniston 3 1 2 4

9 J. Kanar 1 3 2 4

10 J. Beale 1 1 1 3 3

11 A. Matusevich 3 1 3

11 B. Harris 3 1 3

11 D. Guez 3 1 3

11 G. Barrere 3 1 3

11 R. Bauvy 3 1 3

11 R. Gabb 3 1 3

11 E. Dalla Valle 3 1 3

-- Edited by JonH on Wednesday 27th of September 2017 03:52:32 PM

Stircrazy wrote:

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Stircrazy wrote:

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L16:  (1) Peter Bothwell (IRL) & Neil Pauffley CR 1576 (735+841) defeated Josh Paris & Ryan Storrie CR 2212 (898+1414) by 3 & 5

L16:  (3) Dusty Boyer & Lukas Ollert (USA/GER) CR 1978 (1206+772) defeated Jack Caso & Pedro Ortega (BRA) UNR by 1 & 2

L16:  Rob Carter & Ryan Peniston UNR defeated James Story & Harry Wendelken UNR by 6-2 7-6(5)
L16:  (4) Joe Cooper & Michal Konecny (CZE) CR 2250 (1710+540) defeated Adam Jones & Shahbaaz Khan (IND) UNR (0+1426) by 4 & 3

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QF:  Rob Carter & Ryan Peniston UNR vs (4) Joe Cooper & Michal Konecny (CZE) CR 2250 (1710+540)

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L16:  Oli Golding & Florian Hagmann UNR defeated Lewie Parker & Louis Skupien UNR by 0 & 3

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QF:  (3) Dusty Boyer & Lukas Ollert (USA/GER) CR 1978 (1206+772) vs Oli Golding & Florian Hagmann UNR

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L16:  Alexander Babanine & Jeremy Beale (AUS/AUS) CR 2359 (1435+924) defeated Jack Gibbens & Isaac Stoute UNR by 3 & 0

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L16:  Joshua Rose & Barnaby Smith UNR defeated Jonathan Binding & Billy Harris 2198 (1351+847) by 4-6 6-4 [10-6]

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QF:  (1) Peter Bothwell (IRL) & Neil Pauffley CR 1576 (735+841) vs Joshua Rose & Barnaby Smith UNR