Well, Isaac might have played well in Sweden, having squeaked in, but what I find slightly strange is that I can't see him in the Nationals - not this year in the U16s (where Scott and Eric and Niall etc all made it in even though playing up)
And, more obviously, I also can't see him in 2022 or 2023
So it's either a one-off or he's miles better than his ranking/rating and - frankly - what has the LTA been doing?
Well, Isaac might have played well in Sweden, having squeaked in, but what I find slightly strange is that I can't see him in the Nationals - not this year in the U16s (where Scott and Eric and Niall etc all made it in even though playing up)
And, more obviously, I also can't see him in 2022 or 2023
So it's either a one-off or he's miles better than his ranking/rating and - frankly - what has the LTA been doing?
Hes been part of the 14U national pathway for a while. Attended the invitational match plays/camps and competed in the 14U National grade 1 and grade 2s. Hasnt had any notable results though in those. Ranked top 10 in GB (not that that means much!)
That seems to imply, if I understand right, that these results are a sudden improvement? i.e. he's been on the radar for a while but not getting any major results (hence not even making the nationals???
I find that hard to fathom, though - I mean, not even the qualis of the nationals?
But, whatever, it's all suddenly clicked and fallen into place?
NB He lost easily this morning against Scott, but it's still been a great week
That seems to imply, if I understand right, that these results are a sudden improvement? i.e. he's been on the radar for a while but not getting any major results (hence not even making the nationals??? I find that hard to fathom, though - I mean, not even the qualis of the nationals? But, whatever, it's all suddenly clicked and fallen into place?
NB He lost easily this morning against Scott, but it's still been a great week
Ranking isnt high enough for him to get in the 16U nationals qualifiers (not even in top 100 in that age group ) and results not good enough to justify a wildcard. Didnt compete for a couple of months last summer so not sure if was injured. Hes always been there under the surface in the domestic tournaments but this is the first big result hes had
That seems to imply, if I understand right, that these results are a sudden improvement? i.e. he's been on the radar for a while but not getting any major results (hence not even making the nationals??? I find that hard to fathom, though - I mean, not even the qualis of the nationals? But, whatever, it's all suddenly clicked and fallen into place?
NB He lost easily this morning against Scott, but it's still been a great week
Ranking isnt high enough for him to get in the 16U nationals qualifiers (not even in top 100 in that age group ) and results not good enough to justify a wildcard. Didnt compete for a couple of months last summer so not sure if was injured. Hes always been there under the surface in the domestic tournaments but this is the first big result hes had
Thanks but I meant last year and the year before
I realised he'd have been very unlikely to have made the U16s this year but I can't see him on the nationals in 2023 or 2022 - unless I'm missing him? It's that that I find bizarre
Just saw sadly Niall lost 7-6 in the third. Was looking the favourite to win the tournament after lorimer lost so it is a shame! Glad there is one Brit in the final so well done Watson
At the U14 Cat 1 Scott could claim the double, as he and Eric won the doubles final against Niall+
In summary for the singles semis Scott beat Isaac 6-1 6-2 while Niall lost to Evan Giurescu 5-7 6-2 6-7(6) As a result the French boy will become the highest ranked 2011. The girls final is between Israeli Ofir Manhard and Daniella's conqueror Maria Pop.
At the U14 Cat 1 Scott could claim the double, as he and Eric won the doubles final against Niall+
In summary for the singles semis Scott beat Isaac 6-1 6-2 while Niall lost to Evan Giurescu 5-7 6-2 6-7(6) As a result the French boy will become the highest ranked 2011. The girls final is between Israeli Ofir Manhard and Daniella's conqueror Maria Pop.
Maria won the girls event and Scott the boys event
-- Edited by Rose on Sunday 19th of May 2024 05:02:15 PM
At the U14 Cat 1 Scott could claim the double, as he and Eric won the doubles final against Niall+
In summary for the singles semis Scott beat Isaac 6-1 6-2 while Niall lost to Evan Giurescu 5-7 6-2 6-7(6) As a result the French boy will become the highest ranked 2011. The girls final is between Israeli Ofir Manhard and Daniella's conqueror Maria Pop.
Maria won the girls event and Scott the boys event
-- Edited by Rose on Sunday 19th of May 2024 05:02:15 PM
Thanks Rose - I have finally tracked down the score for Scott via a FB page (6-4 6-0) along with a photo of Scott with trophy
I said in the Kungens Kanna thread a month or so ago that Scott had beautiful shot construction but often had no idea where his opponent was or where the space was - i.e. he made it hard on himself when he really had the match in his pocket.
But that's exactly what experience can help with, especially at this age.
It doesn't take much, just a bit of guidance
Will be really ineresting to see all the lads in the U14 nationals - as Osacriyan says, there's an interesting batch
(And also whoever ends up playing in the U14 Junior Wimbly event)