Is the money better at the events he is playing, if so maybe he has his eye on the long game, stash as much money as possible this year to give himself an opportunity to play next year without having to pick up other work to fund himself.  It looked to me as though Billy Harris did a similar thing here.  Being able to fund a 6 month stretch on the tour without having to string rackets, do a bit of coaching on the side etc could reap dividends.

emmsie69 wrote:

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Is the money better at the events he is playing, if so maybe he has his eye on the long game, stash as much money as possible this year to give himself an opportunity to play next year without having to pick up other work to fund himself.  It looked to me as though Billy Harris did a similar thing here.  Being able to fund a 6 month stretch on the tour without having to string rackets, do a bit of coaching on the side etc could reap dividends.

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 I haven't been able to find out but, yes, that's exactly what I assumed - and, yes, if so, clock up the money while you can and then use it to make a true assault. However, for me, the exhibition results don't really count in the same way.....

Another one down the pan:

Alexis Gautier (FRA) WR 552 (CH = 544 in February) defeated Stuart Parker WR 809 by 6-4 4-6 [10-3] 

He's just redeemed himself:

Stuart Parker WR 809 defeated Rayane Roumane (FRA) WR 362 (CH = 358 last November) 

One of the few good stories of the year for British Tennis, this guy has come from nowhere, and doing well at his level.

He deserves grass season wildcards to both Wimbledon and Queens, on the basis that nobody else deserves them-see other candidates below. 

Jay Clarke, had WC before, never done well, and is peaking at challenger level for some time now

James Ward-not sure if he has retired

Choinski- never progressed up rankings

Penniston- never done anything

Klien- same as Choinski

Glasspool.......

Hoyt........