Week 20 - ATP Challenger 50 - Francavilla al Mare - Italy (clay)

Jaggy1876 · Grand Slam Champion

Week 20 - ATP Challenger 50 - Francavilla al Mare - Italy (clay)

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Jaggy1876 wrote:
Yes was thinking that maybe his best tactic might be to play more clay through the summer, theres going to be some great chances of challenger wins here rather than stacked grass court fields. Its obviously important he gets to the top 250 Im thinking

yes, especially if he's not top pick by the bods for wildcards

Jaggy1876 · Grand Slam Champion

Given what we know about the British tennis stuffed shirt bodies Id say Billy wont get much of a look in due to his age and pathway. He doesnt have a Jack Draper background etc as well so Id imagine other less deserving cases will be prioritised. They dont like being made to look bad. Remember tennis in the UK is exceptionally elitist.

We shall see, I would like to be wrong here because he certainly deserves it.

indiana · Tennis legend

Billy is certainly looking deserving of a Wimbledon qwc. But I would treat that as a bonus if and when it comes and just schedule clay tournaments in the meantime.

Nix · Futures qualifying

Madadman wrote:
Managed to serve for the set but had to fight off two break points. Playing some good stuff from what I've seen. Good to see him back on the clay think it's his best surface.

Loses the second set and break point down in the first game of the final set

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

L16: (WC) Francesco Maestrelli (ITA) WR 512 defeated Billy Harris WR 375 by 2-6 6-3 6-2 bleh

The wheels well & truly came off in that deciding set by the looks of it! cry Maestrelli even served for the match at 5-0.

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Thats a shame as Billy had a kind draw for this level of event - good experience and onwards!

Elegant Point · Satellite level

Jaggy1876 wrote:
Given what we know about the British tennis stuffed shirt bodies Id say Billy wont get much of a look in due to his age and pathway. He doesnt have a Jack Draper background etc as well so Id imagine other less deserving cases will be prioritised. They dont like being made to look bad. Remember tennis in the UK is exceptionally elitist.

We shall see, I would like to be wrong here because he certainly deserves it.

And thats why British tennis is where it at hmm LTA needs an enema