Week 25 - Wimbledon Wild Card Playoffs

indiana · Tennis legend

RE: Week 25 - Wimbledon Wild Card Playoffs

wolf · Tennis legend

SuperT wrote:
Liam Broady tweeted that he wished there had been a livestream for the "fireworks" in the Klein / Bambridge match. Does anyone know what happened?

I have no idea what happened today but remember Brydan had a lot of needle with Cam last year with Luke courtside supporting his good friend Cam.

Mervatron2 · Challenger qualifying

Good job Dan.

Hopefully he can come through qualifying now.

indiana · Tennis legend

Would make some film if in just over 3 weeks after all that has gone before Dan was then to become the first British Wimbledon men's singles champion for 2 years ( OK, Andy spoils that last bit a little ).

KK · Club Coach

Who won the other match?

indiana · Tennis legend

the addict wrote:
Dan Evans *3-1 up in decider. Lloyd Glasspool beats Luke Bambridge in straight sets to claim one of the two available qualifying wild cards.

the addict · Tennis legend

Oh, thought SC had posted the results

For the Record

FPQR: (q1) Dan Evans WR 340 def (qWC) Jack Findel-Hawkins WR 851 6-4 3-6 6-3
FPQR: Lloyd Glasspool WR 578 def Luke Bambridge WR 589 6-2 6-3

-- Edited by the addict on Friday 22nd of June 2018 09:40:44 PM

Oakland2002 · All-time great

Fantastic result for Dan and a good test of his endurance. I loved his response to questions about Wimbledon without him. It strikes me he has no expectation of special treatment and is determined to give it a go. Plenty of time for a bit of r n r before qualys kick off next week hopefully he will get another three games on grass as preparation for the main event.

brittak · Satellite level

I dont think that Dan should have had to go through the play-offs - a minimum of a QWC given his form - but I am pleased he has made it. One benefit of course for qualifying rather than straight into the main draw is that ranking points are available (0, 8, 16, 25) depending on round reached together with a further 10 if he plays in the first round.

These could well help further along the line.

Helen40 · Grand Slam Champion

metro.co.uk/2018/06/22/dan-evans-comes-fing-circus-reach-wimbledon-qualifying-7652231/amp/

A great article that shows some of the the fun and comradery between players behind closed doors.

the addict · Tennis legend

George Bellshaw was one of those I was following on twitter during the match. A good bit of reporting.

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Helen40 wrote:
metro.co.uk/2018/06/22/dan-evans-comes-fing-circus-reach-wimbledon-qualifying-7652231/amp/

A great article that shows some of the the fun and comradery between players behind closed doors.

I like the description of pre-qualifying as "the scenic route". smile

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Helen40 wrote:
metro.co.uk/2018/06/22/dan-evans-comes-fing-circus-reach-wimbledon-qualifying-7652231/amp/

A great article that shows some of the the fun and comradery between players behind closed doors.

What a brilliant read smile

Tx

the addict · Tennis legend

Stu Fraser has also written up his twitter feed into an article in todays Times

www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/dan-evans-wins-twice-at-the-circus-to-reach-qualifying-5n9rw2wjw

Oakland2002 · All-time great

Coup Droit wrote:
Helen40 wrote:
metro.co.uk/2018/06/22/dan-evans-comes-fing-circus-reach-wimbledon-qualifying-7652231/amp/

A great article that shows some of the the fun and comradery between players behind closed doors.
What a brilliant read
Tx

I think that is the best thing ever published in the metro. If only Willbomb had been able to manage his carbs like his searingly flat backhand and monster lefty serve he would have been a marvellous asset to the ATP tour an antidote for some of the sterile personalities at the top, but perhaps thats what you need to get there. I hope he gets a trial behind the mike sooner rather than later! What a perfect person to be commenting on Wimbledon Qualifying