June 2024 Player of the Month Nominations Thread

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

June 2024 Player of the Month Nominations Thread

indiana · Tennis legend

OK, I've added Fran, with her Nottingham wins and now withdrawal.

1 Erin Pearce - winning the singles AND the doubles title at the J60 in Edinburgh

2 Hollie Smart - aged 14, won the Sweden J100 doubles ( wirh Ruby Cooling ) and reached the singles final, along the way beating the top seed JWR 134 plus additional top 200 and top 300 players.

3 Neal Skupski - for keeping the British flag flying at Roland Garros by reaching the French Open mixed doubles final with partner Desirae Krawczyk.

4. Emily Appleton for exceeding expectations at Surbiton and taking out her previous highest ranked win. After the first two events on grass, has amassed 6 wins in total in qualies and main draw, more than any other player.

5. Alfie Hewett/Gordon Reid - for a fifth successive French Open mens wheelchair doubles title, and for winning their second slam of the year. Dominant.

6. Charlie Broom - his best ranking win by a long way, over WR 98 Lloyd Harris, and for his first ever win against a Top 100 player. Beating last week's champion to boot.

7. Peter Alam - For getting his first ever ranking point and then making the QF (so far) in Tunisia.

8. Allegra Korpanec Davies - aged 16, going unbeaten in 3 consecutive weeks on grass, claiming the titles at the British Tour North Oxford (G2), the Progress Tour at Cromer and the British Tour Premier at West Worthing.

9. Eleanor Dean - returning to tennis after many years with no ranking and reaching the quarter finals of the Monastir W 15 from qualifying at her second tournament back

10. Billy Harris - for reaching consecutive QFs in the two UK based grass court challengers and now showing at a CH ranking on live scores as a result. Wins included WR 96 Shang and WR 135 Kukushkin. At time of entry, has won most matches by a British man in the grass season of 5 with 1 loss

11. Fran Jones - 2 truly battling wins on Nottingham 250 grass no less, against WRs 58 and 70, took her into the QF. Made a precautionary withdrawal at that stage due to a shoulder issue.

-- Edited by indiana on Saturday 15th of June 2024 10:42:10 AM

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Charlie and Billy both will need to get an update after tomorrow! And it strikes me Jake F needs a consideration as well!

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Big days for Jack, Emma, Katie, Jake, Billy, Charles, Julian, Liv, Marcus. And probably more. Wow.

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

JonH comes home wrote:
Big days for Jack, Emma, Katie, Jake, Billy, Charles, Julian, Liv, Marcus. And probably more. Wow.

And a shout out to Millie as well with a great opening win in Birmingham. Maybe she can join the party here as the next week or two progress!

Lambda · Challenger level

1 Erin Pearce - winning the singles AND the doubles title at the J60 in Edinburgh

2 Hollie Smart - aged 14, won the Sweden J100 doubles ( wirh Ruby Cooling ) and reached the singles final, along the way beating the top seed JWR 134 plus additional top 200 and top 300 players.

3 Neal Skupski - for keeping the British flag flying at Roland Garros by reaching the French Open mixed doubles final with partner Desirae Krawczyk.

4. Emily Appleton for exceeding expectations at Surbiton and taking out her previous highest ranked win. After the first two events on grass, has amassed 6 wins in total in qualies and main draw, more than any other player.

5. Alfie Hewett/Gordon Reid - for a fifth successive French Open mens wheelchair doubles title, and for winning their second slam of the year. Dominant.

6. Charlie Broom - his best ranking win by a long way, over WR 98 Lloyd Harris, and for his first ever win against a Top 100 player. Beating last week's champion to boot.

7. Peter Alam - For getting his first ever ranking point and then making the QF (so far) in Tunisia.

8. Allegra Korpanec Davies - aged 16, going unbeaten in 3 consecutive weeks on grass, claiming the titles at the British Tour North Oxford (G2), the Progress Tour at Cromer and the British Tour Premier at West Worthing.

9. Eleanor Dean - returning to tennis after many years with no ranking and reaching the quarter finals of the Monastir W 15 from qualifying at her second tournament back

10. Billy Harris - for reaching consecutive QFs in the two UK based grass court challengers and now showing at a CH ranking on live scores as a result. Wins included WR 96 Shang and WR 135 Kukushkin. At time of entry, has won most matches by a British man in the grass season of 5 with 1 loss

11. Fran Jones - 2 truly battling wins on Nottingham 250 grass no less, against WRs 58 and 70, took her into the QF. Made a precautionary withdrawal at that stage due to a shoulder issue.

12. Amelia Rajecki - Smashing her career high win by beating two top 80 players (the 6th and 9th qualifying seeds) in Birmingham as a qualifying wild card to qualify for her first WTA tour level main draw

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

OK. This is no-brainer

PS: I have updated Billy as well.

1 Erin Pearce - winning the singles AND the doubles title at the J60 in Edinburgh

2 Hollie Smart - aged 14, won the Sweden J100 doubles ( wirh Ruby Cooling ) and reached the singles final, along the way beating the top seed JWR 134 plus additional top 200 and top 300 players.

3 Neal Skupski - for keeping the British flag flying at Roland Garros by reaching the French Open mixed doubles final with partner Desirae Krawczyk.

4. Emily Appleton for exceeding expectations at Surbiton and taking out her previous highest ranked win. After the first two events on grass, has amassed 6 wins in total in qualies and main draw, more than any other player.

5. Alfie Hewett/Gordon Reid - for a fifth successive French Open mens wheelchair doubles title, and for winning their second slam of the year. Dominant.

6. Charlie Broom - his best ranking win by a long way, over WR 98 Lloyd Harris, and for his first ever win against a Top 100 player. Beating last week's champion to boot.

7. Peter Alam - For getting his first ever ranking point and then making the QF (so far) in Tunisia.

8. Allegra Korpanec Davies - aged 16, going unbeaten in 3 consecutive weeks on grass, claiming the titles at the British Tour North Oxford (G2), the Progress Tour at Cromer and the British Tour Premier at West Worthing.

9. Eleanor Dean - returning to tennis after many years with no ranking and reaching the quarter finals of the Monastir W 15 from qualifying at her second tournament back

10. Billy Harris - for reaching QF and SF in consecutive weeks in the two UK based grass court challengers and now showing at a CH ranking on live scores as a result. Wins included WR 96 Shang and WR 135 Kukushkin (twice). At time of entry, has won most matches by a British man in the grass season of 5 with 1 loss

11. Fran Jones - 2 truly battling wins on Nottingham 250 grass no less, against WRs 58 and 70, took her into the QF. Made a precautionary withdrawal at that stage due to a shoulder issue.

12. Amelia Rajecki - Smashing her career high win by beating two top 80 players (the 6th and 9th qualifying seeds) in Birmingham as a qualifying wild card to qualify for her first WTA tour level main draw

13. Jack Draper - for winning his first ever ATP title winning the ATP250 in Stuttgart, taking out his career high ranking in the process, becoming GB Nº1 and hopefully getting himself seeded at Wimbledon.

-- Edited by Bob in Spain on Sunday 16th of June 2024 02:37:27 PM

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Charlie may need an update also. And maybe Jake will get a nod?!

Tanaqui · Club Coach

I've nominated Jake, because he very much deserves it, but I know there's a lot more to add to his narrative (e.g I think a big new CH and some impressive wins along the way). If someone else wants to do it before I get a chance to delve back through the tournament threads for the detail, please feel free!
1 Erin Pearce - winning the singles AND the doubles title at the J60 in Edinburgh

2 Hollie Smart - aged 14, won the Sweden J100 doubles ( wirh Ruby Cooling ) and reached the singles final, along the way beating the top seed JWR 134 plus additional top 200 and top 300 players.

3 Neal Skupski - for keeping the British flag flying at Roland Garros by reaching the French Open mixed doubles final with partner Desirae Krawczyk.

4. Emily Appleton for exceeding expectations at Surbiton and taking out her previous highest ranked win. After the first two events on grass, has amassed 6 wins in total in qualies and main draw, more than any other player.

5. Alfie Hewett/Gordon Reid - for a fifth successive French Open mens wheelchair doubles title, and for winning their second slam of the year. Dominant.

6. Charlie Broom - his best ranking win by a long way, over WR 98 Lloyd Harris, and for his first ever win against a Top 100 player. Beating last week's champion to boot.

7. Peter Alam - For getting his first ever ranking point and then making the QF (so far) in Tunisia.

8. Allegra Korpanec Davies - aged 16, going unbeaten in 3 consecutive weeks on grass, claiming the titles at the British Tour North Oxford (G2), the Progress Tour at Cromer and the British Tour Premier at West Worthing.

9. Eleanor Dean - returning to tennis after many years with no ranking and reaching the quarter finals of the Monastir W 15 from qualifying at her second tournament back

10. Billy Harris - for reaching QF and SF in consecutive weeks in the two UK based grass court challengers and now showing at a CH ranking on live scores as a result. Wins included WR 96 Shang and WR 135 Kukushkin (twice). At time of entry, has won most matches by a British man in the grass season of 5 with 1 loss

11. Fran Jones - 2 truly battling wins on Nottingham 250 grass no less, against WRs 58 and 70, took her into the QF. Made a precautionary withdrawal at that stage due to a shoulder issue.

12. Amelia Rajecki - Smashing her career high win by beating two top 80 players (the 6th and 9th qualifying seeds) in Birmingham as a qualifying wild card to qualify for her first WTA tour level main draw

13. Jack Draper - for winning his first ever ATP title winning the ATP250 in Stuttgart, taking out his career high ranking in the process, becoming GB Nº1 and hopefully getting himself seeded at Wimbledon.
14. Jake Fearnley - for reaching the final of the Nottingham Challenger 125.

-- Edited by Tanaqui on Sunday 16th of June 2024 03:35:48 PM

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

One more from me

1 Erin Pearce - winning the singles AND the doubles title at the J60 in Edinburgh

2 Hollie Smart - aged 14, won the Sweden J100 doubles ( wirh Ruby Cooling ) and reached the singles final, along the way beating the top seed JWR 134 plus additional top 200 and top 300 players.

3 Neal Skupski - for keeping the British flag flying at Roland Garros by reaching the French Open mixed doubles final with partner Desirae Krawczyk.

4. Emily Appleton for exceeding expectations at Surbiton and taking out her previous highest ranked win. After the first two events on grass, has amassed 6 wins in total in qualies and main draw, more than any other player.

5. Alfie Hewett/Gordon Reid - for a fifth successive French Open mens wheelchair doubles title, and for winning their second slam of the year. Dominant.

6. Charlie Broom - his best ranking win by a long way, over WR 98 Lloyd Harris, and for his first ever win against a Top 100 player. Beating last week's champion to boot.

7. Peter Alam - For getting his first ever ranking point and then making the QF (so far) in Tunisia.

8. Allegra Korpanec Davies - aged 16, going unbeaten in 3 consecutive weeks on grass, claiming the titles at the British Tour North Oxford (G2), the Progress Tour at Cromer and the British Tour Premier at West Worthing.

9. Eleanor Dean - returning to tennis after many years with no ranking and reaching the quarter finals of the Monastir W 15 from qualifying at her second tournament back

10. Billy Harris - for reaching QF and SF in consecutive weeks in the two UK based grass court challengers and now showing at a CH ranking on live scores as a result. Wins included WR 96 Shang and WR 135 Kukushkin (twice). At time of entry, has won most matches by a British man in the grass season of 5 with 1 loss

11. Fran Jones - 2 truly battling wins on Nottingham 250 grass no less, against WRs 58 and 70, took her into the QF. Made a precautionary withdrawal at that stage due to a shoulder issue.

12. Amelia Rajecki - Smashing her career high win by beating two top 80 players (the 6th and 9th qualifying seeds) in Birmingham as a qualifying wild card to qualify for her first WTA tour level main draw

13. Jack Draper - for winning his first ever ATP title winning the ATP250 in Stuttgart, taking out his career high ranking in the process, becoming GB Nº1 and hopefully getting himself seeded at Wimbledon.

14. Jake Fearnley - for reaching the final of the Nottingham Challenger 125.

15. Marcus Willis - for winning the Nottingham Challenger and finally, after all these years of ups and downs, becoming a Top 100 player.

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

I think we will definitely get past 20 nominations in the next two weeks!

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

With a Katie final coming, maybe we arent done this evening, just yet?!

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Nominations:

1 Erin Pearce - winning the singles AND the doubles title at the J60 in Edinburgh

2 Hollie Smart - aged 14, won the Sweden J100 doubles ( wirh Ruby Cooling ) and reached the singles final, along the way beating the top seed JWR 134 plus additional top 200 and top 300 players.

3 Neal Skupski - for keeping the British flag flying at Roland Garros by reaching the French Open mixed doubles final with partner Desirae Krawczyk.

4. Emily Appleton - for exceeding expectations at Surbiton and taking out her previous highest ranked win. After the first two events on grass, has amassed 6 wins in total in qualies and main draw, more than any other player.

5. Alfie Hewett/Gordon Reid - for a fifth successive French Open mens wheelchair doubles title, and for winning their second slam of the year. Dominant.

6. Charlie Broom - his best ranking win by a long way, over WR 98 Lloyd Harris, and for his first ever win against a Top 100 player. Beating last week's champion to boot. Also beat Dan Evans and Billy Harris in reaching the Nottingham ATP 125 Challenger Final, reaching a new CH ranking of 235 as a result

7. Peter Alam - For getting his first ever ranking point and then making the QF (so far) in Tunisia.

8. Allegra Korpanec Davies - aged 16, going unbeaten in 3 consecutive weeks on grass, claiming the titles at the British Tour North Oxford (G2), the Progress Tour at Cromer and the British Tour Premier at West Worthing.

9. Eleanor Dean - returning to tennis after many years with no ranking and reaching the quarter finals of the Monastir W 15 from qualifying at her second tournament back

10. Billy Harris - for reaching semifinals in consecutive weeks in the two UK based grass court challengers and now showing at a CH ranking on live scores as a result. Wins included WR 96 Shang and WR 135 Kukushkin (twice).
11. Fran Jones - 2 truly battling wins on Nottingham 250 grass no less, against WRs 58 and 70, took her into the QF. Made a precautionary withdrawal at that stage due to a shoulder issue.

12. Amelia Rajecki - Smashing her career high win by beating two top 80 players (the 6th and 9th qualifying seeds) in Birmingham as a qualifying wild card to qualify for her first WTA tour level main draw

13. Jack Draper - for winning his first ever ATP title winning the ATP250 in Stuttgart, taking out his career high ranking in the process, becoming GB Nº1 and hopefully getting himself seeded at Wimbledon.

14. Jake Fearnley - for reaching the final of the Nottingham Challenger 125. In the process beat Jubb, Shang and Charlie Broom, and reached 7 wins in the first two events of the grass season, the most wins of any man or woman from GB (and possibly internationally). Rises to GB number 12 and a WR of 274, a new CH by a country mile

15. Marcus Willis - for winning the Nottingham Challenger and finally, after all these years of ups and downs, becoming a Top 100 player.

Updated Jake, Billy and Charlie records for a bit more colour!

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Question - no one feels Katie B deserves a place??!

Dannythomas · Lower Club Player

JonH comes home wrote:
Nominations:

1 Erin Pearce - winning the singles AND the doubles title at the J60 in Edinburgh

2 Hollie Smart - aged 14, won the Sweden J100 doubles ( wirh Ruby Cooling ) and reached the singles final, along the way beating the top seed JWR 134 plus additional top 200 and top 300 players.

3 Neal Skupski - for keeping the British flag flying at Roland Garros by reaching the French Open mixed doubles final with partner Desirae Krawczyk.

4. Emily Appleton - for exceeding expectations at Surbiton and taking out her previous highest ranked win. After the first two events on grass, has amassed 6 wins in total in qualies and main draw, more than any other player.

5. Alfie Hewett/Gordon Reid - for a fifth successive French Open mens wheelchair doubles title, and for winning their second slam of the year. Dominant.

6. Charlie Broom - his best ranking win by a long way, over WR 98 Lloyd Harris, and for his first ever win against a Top 100 player. Beating last week's champion to boot. Also beat Dan Evans and Billy Harris in reaching the Nottingham ATP 125 Challenger Final, reaching a new CH ranking of 235 as a result

7. Peter Alam - For getting his first ever ranking point and then making the QF (so far) in Tunisia.

8. Allegra Korpanec Davies - aged 16, going unbeaten in 3 consecutive weeks on grass, claiming the titles at the British Tour North Oxford (G2), the Progress Tour at Cromer and the British Tour Premier at West Worthing.

9. Eleanor Dean - returning to tennis after many years with no ranking and reaching the quarter finals of the Monastir W 15 from qualifying at her second tournament back

10. Billy Harris - for reaching semifinals in consecutive weeks in the two UK based grass court challengers and now showing at a CH ranking on live scores as a result. Wins included WR 96 Shang and WR 135 Kukushkin (twice).
11. Fran Jones - 2 truly battling wins on Nottingham 250 grass no less, against WRs 58 and 70, took her into the QF. Made a precautionary withdrawal at that stage due to a shoulder issue.

12. Amelia Rajecki - Smashing her career high win by beating two top 80 players (the 6th and 9th qualifying seeds) in Birmingham as a qualifying wild card to qualify for her first WTA tour level main draw

13. Jack Draper - for winning his first ever ATP title winning the ATP250 in Stuttgart, taking out his career high ranking in the process, becoming GB Nº1 and hopefully getting himself seeded at Wimbledon.

14. Jake Fearnley - for reaching the final of the Nottingham Challenger 125. In the process beat Jubb, Shang and Charlie Broom, and reached 7 wins in the first two events of the grass season, the most wins of any man or woman from GB (and possibly internationally). Rises to GB number 12 and a WR of 274, a new CH by a country mile

15. Marcus Willis - for winning the Nottingham Challenger and finally, after all these years of ups and downs, becoming a Top 100 player.

16. Katie Boulter - for winning Nottingham for the second consecutive year, coming from a set down 3 times to beat Dart, Raducanu and Pliscova ( 5 sets on finals day ) , enhancing her position as British #1 and almost certainly earning a Wimbledon seeding in the process.