1 - Alastair Gray - for breaking back into the Top 500 having come through qualies and reaching the 2nd round of the Challenger in Portugal.
2 - Oliver Crawford - for deciding to come and represent the wonder that is Great British tennis
3 - Heather Watson - for reaching the doubles final at the Brisbane WTA500 event and going back to British #1 in style.
4 - Lloyd Glasspool - for winning the ATP250 doubles in Brisbane and making a great start to both 2024 and a new partnership (with Jean-Julien Rojer).
5 - Katie Boulter - for beating Jessica Pegula World No 5 in the United Cup
6 - Jacob Fearnley - for winning both the singles and doubles at the M25 event at Esch-sur-Alzette, having come through qualifying in the singles and then beaten the #1 seed comfortably in the semi-final.
Thanks Tanaqui - I did wonder! I half expected Bob to do it and actually think Jake has the best case so far from week 1 so glad someone did it!!
I am actually, personally, going to take a step back from nominating players myself for now, I want to run the process but not necessarily influence it too much, although I may still suggest some ideas!!
Thanks Tanaqui - I did wonder! I half expected Bob to do it and actually think Jake has the best case so far from week 1 so glad someone did it!!
I am actually, personally, going to take a step back from nominating players myself for now, I want to run the process but not necessarily influence it too much, although I may still suggest some ideas!!
Yes, I was really surprised to check this afternoon and see no one who'd been posting in Jake's tournament thread had nominated him yet.
And, ha, yes, do go on hassling/shaming us with your suggestions. They've prompted me to make a nomination or two.
1 - Alastair Gray - for breaking back into the Top 500 having come through qualies and reaching the 2nd round of the Challenger in Portugal.
2 - Oliver Crawford - for deciding to come and represent the wonder that is Great British tennis
3 - Heather Watson - for reaching the doubles final at the Brisbane WTA500 event and going back to British #1 in style.
4 - Lloyd Glasspool - for winning the ATP250 doubles in Brisbane and making a great start to both 2024 and a new partnership (with Jean-Julien Rojer).
5 - Katie Boulter - for beating Jessica Pegula World No 5 in the United Cup
6 - Jacob Fearnley - for winning both the singles and doubles at the M25 event at Esch-sur-Alzette, having come through qualifying in the singles and then beaten the #1 seed comfortably in the semi-final.
Business end of week 2 of 4 now. Looking at our list so far, Oli C may become in need of a narrative upgrade !
Thanks Tanaqui - I did wonder! I half expected Bob to do it and actually think Jake has the best case so far from week 1 so glad someone did it!!
I am actually, personally, going to take a step back from nominating players myself for now, I want to run the process but not necessarily influence it too much, although I may still suggest some ideas!!
Although I said I wouldnt be doing any nominating, I will make an exception for wheelchair players as and when I feel someone deserves it - largely as I dont think anyone else will and I believe someone needs to champion them! So Ill be doing that. But other , able bodied players, Ill leave to others and just prompt now and then!
1 - Alastair Gray - for breaking back into the Top 500 having come through qualies and reaching the 2nd round of the Challenger in Portugal.
2 - Oliver Crawford - for deciding to come and represent the wonder that is Great British tennis and then reaching the FQR of AO qualies
3 - Heather Watson - for reaching the doubles final at the Brisbane WTA500 event and going back to British #1 in style.
4 - Lloyd Glasspool - for winning the ATP250 doubles in Brisbane and making a great start to both 2024 and a new partnership (with Jean-Julien Rojer).
5 - Katie Boulter - for beating Jessica Pegula World No 5 in the United Cup
6 - Jacob Fearnley - for winning both the singles and doubles at the M25 event at Esch-sur-Alzette, having come through qualifying in the singles and then beaten the #1 seed comfortably in the semi-final.
Business end of week 2 of 4 now. updated Oliver Crawford narrative
-- Edited by JonH comes home on Friday 12th of January 2024 09:33:50 PM
1 - Alastair Gray - for breaking back into the Top 500 having come through qualies and reaching the 2nd round of the Challenger in Portugal.
2 - Oliver Crawford - for deciding to come and represent the wonder that is Great British tennis and then reaching the FQR of AO qualies
3 - Heather Watson - for reaching the doubles final at the Brisbane WTA500 event and going back to British #1 in style.
4 - Lloyd Glasspool - for winning the ATP250 doubles in Brisbane and making a great start to both 2024 and a new partnership (with Jean-Julien Rojer).
5 - Katie Boulter - for beating Jessica Pegula World No 5 in the United Cup
6 - Jacob Fearnley - for winning both the singles and doubles at the M25 event at Esch-sur-Alzette, having come through qualifying in the singles and then beaten the #1 seed comfortably in the semi-final.
7. Jack Draper - for reaching the final the the ATP 250 in Adelaide and beating 3 top 32 players, including the top seed ranked 13.
-- Edited by Bob in Spain on Saturday 13th of January 2024 08:51:48 AM