UK Pro League 2022

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

RE: UK Pro League 2022

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

JonH comes home wrote:
Coup Droit wrote:
Yes, but why the difference - that was my question
i think the British women were playing ranking events at the time and they have less depth in the ranks to fill in the gaps

Yes, definitely could be.

Could be a lot of other reasons too

Or no real reason at all and just coincidence

Comparing with other years would be relevant - but it's not really that important smile

telstar · Strong Club Player

Andre has lived in UK for eight years and Katie for two so only two with minimal British connections.

dodrade · Futures qualifying

JonH comes home wrote:
Coup Droit wrote:
Yes, but why the difference - that was my question
i think the British women were playing ranking events at the time and they have less depth in the ranks to fill in the gaps

A lot of the former regulars like Freya, Sonay and Emily Appleton have been playing primarily on the main tour this year, I do wonder if it will continue in 2023.

Strongbow · All-time great

I think a lot in 2023 will depend on whether the LTA have as many home tournaments.

mazzy · Social player

Strongbow wrote:
I think a lot in 2023 will depend on whether the LTA have as many home tournaments.

I listened to a interview with Eliz Maloney and she mentioned the potential of 3x25k and a 60k early next year

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

does anyone know the line up for the finals which start next Monday? Thanks!

the addict · Tennis legend

I reckon you'll have to wait untl the end of this week at the very earliest to find out who is playing. I posted the lists of who has qualified a few days ago, but have no idea who will turn up or who will get the wild cards in the end.

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

the addict wrote:
I reckon you'll have to wait untl the end of this week at the very earliest to find out who is playing. I posted the lists of who has qualified a few days ago, but have no idea who will turn up or who will get the wild cards in the end.

Hi TA - thanks, yes, I had seen the final rankings tables of the top 9, I guess in my mind (as you say) what I was interested in is how that translated to a list of actual participants and, also , the final wild cards list (several names mentioned but we all know wild cards dont always transpire into participation).

With it starting on Monday, I guess it will be a few days yet then.

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

in terms of the question around the future of UKPL. The business case for it was always about betting money. It came about because of that need during covid and filled a gap when other events werent happening, as did many of the other events around the world that sprung up, UTR events for example expanded, various domestic pro leagues in places like Spain, Russia, the events down at Mourateglou's camp in Nice.

If the betting money is still behind this event, I suspect it will continue to take place fitting in around those home ITF events; on a personal level, I would like to see it merge in with the British Tour in some way, perhaps create a Elite Level above the Premier Tier events that encompasses this series of UKPL events and feeding into a joint season ending finals.

Lambda · Challenger level

JonH comes home wrote:

the addict wrote:
I reckon you'll have to wait untl the end of this week at the very earliest to find out who is playing. I posted the lists of who has qualified a few days ago, but have no idea who will turn up or who will get the wild cards in the end.
Hi TA - thanks, yes, I had seen the final rankings tables of the top 9, I guess in my mind (as you say) what I was interested in is how that translated to a list of actual participants and, also , the final wild cards list (several names mentioned but we all know wild cards dont always transpire into participation).

With it starting on Monday, I guess it will be a few days yet then.

Mens WCs are Kyle Edmund, Charlie Broom and Giles Hussey
Womens WCs are Eden Silva, Freya Christie and Maia Lumsden

Of the top 9 women's players, Beth appears to be committed to play an ITF.
None of the top 9 men are entered into ITFs.

Lambda · Challenger level

the addict wrote:

Final league tables

Men

1. Brandon Murphy 60

2. Dan Cox 45

3. Anton Matusevich 45

4. Josh Paris 34

5. Harry Wendelken 33

6. George Houghton 32

7. Billy Harris 28

8. Luke Johnson 22

9. Ewan Moore 20

Women

1. Eliz Maloney 58

2. Katie Stresnakova 50

3. Alice Gillan 47

4. Andre Lukosiute 46

5. Danielle Daley 39

6. Beth Grey 37

7. Arina Vasilescu 34

8. Lauryn John-Baptiste 31

9. Elena Malygina 26

All are playing except Luke Johnson is replaced by Sean Hodkin. WCs as previously announced.

the addict · Tennis legend

The draws

Men's Pool A
1.Brandon Murphy
2.Harry Wendelken
3.Giles Hussey

Men's Pool B
1.Anton Matusevich
2.Billy Harris
3.Ewan Moore

Men's Pool C
1.Dan Cox
2.Kyle Edmund
3.George Houghton

Men's Pool D
1.Josh Paris
2.Charlie Broom
3.Sean Hodkin

Women's Pool A
1.Eliz Maloney
2.Arina Vasilescu
3.Freya Christie

Women's Pool B
1.Katie Stresnakova
2.Elena Malygina
3.Beth Grey replaced by Joanna Garland

Women's Pool C
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1.Alice Gillan
2.Eden Silva replaced by Gabriela Knutson
3.Lauryn John-Baptiste

Women's Pool D
1.Andre Lukosiute
2.Danielle Daley
3.Maia Lumsden

Edit: - replacements added

-- Edited by the addict on Tuesday 22nd of November 2022 10:24:58 AM

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Dan Cox versus Kyle Edmund looks v interesting !

Madadman · Masters Series Champion

JonH comes home wrote:
Dan Cox versus Kyle Edmund looks v interesting !

That was what I was think while also feeling a bit sorry for George. Tough old group to land in.