Olympic tennis 2012

[david1610]

Yeah, must say I don't agree with it. Would have been nice for Hutch/Flem type players to be given that opportunity. Kinda feel Jamie's only got his ranking cos of Andy.

I don't follow doubles or even Jamie closely enough to know how many of Jamie's ranking points are due to Andy and so affect his ranking. Of course, if it makes him eliligle for other tourneys with a more regular partner, it also helps that person.
It would be interesting to have a good analysis of the state of play in the doubles world in terms of how the changes introduced by the ATP a couple of years have affected various aspects of doubles, but I do not really know.
Jamie will not be the only one, though. And next season is of course going to be even more interesting given the Olympics - we might be seeing more national pairings than at present, precisely to qualify for the Olympics - or are we already?

[RoastLamb]

How many dubs teams can each country enter for the Olympics? I don't know the whole selection process works.

[Helen40]

How many dubs teams can each country enter for the Olympics? I don't know the whole selection process works.
Yes, and is it team GB, or Scotland etc?

[Mickey]

Yes, and is it team GB, or Scotland etc? It will be team GB not sure how many teams per country.

[Helen40]

This thread inspired me to look it up:-

http://www.itftennis.com/shared/medialibrary/pdf/original/IO_57746_original.PDF

[I]ITF and ATP announce Olympic ranking point agreement
The ITF and the ATP today announced an agreement to award singles ranking points for men at the
2012 Olympic Tennis Event in London at Wimbledon. This is the fourth successive Olympic Games
where men have received ranking points.
As a result of the agreement, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will allow nations to
receive up to four entries into the men’s singles and two entries into the men’s doubles, with a
maximum number of six men per country on-site.
The ATP rankings of Monday 11 June 2012 will be used as the basis for determining the 56 direct
acceptances in the 64-player men’s singles draw, subject to a maximum of four players per country
as well as existing eligibility requirements.
Six of the remaining eight singles places will be selected by the ITF’s Olympic Committee taking
into consideration a player’s singles computer ranking and a geographic distribution of nations
entered, as well as two Tripartite Commission Invitations decided by the IOC, National Olympic
Committees and the ITF.
ATP rankings will also be used to determine the 24 direct entries in the 32-pair doubles draw,
subject to a maximum of two pairs per country and a maximum of six men per country in total.
Doubles players ranked in the Top 10 can receive direct acceptance into the event providing they
have an eligible partner. The remaining eight pairs will be selected by the ITF’s Olympic Committee.
The women’s singles event will also offer ranking points, with the same entry criteria used in the
women’s singles and doubles events. Entries for the 16-pair mixed doubles event will be confirmed
on site.

Ranking Points (ATP / WTA)
Men’s Singles
Gold Medal 750
Silver Medal 450
Bronze Medal 340
Loser 3rd/4th 270
Quarterfinals 135
Round of 16 70
Round of 32 35
1st round 5
Women’s Singles
Gold Medal 685
Silver Medal 470
Bronze Medal 340
Loser 3rd/4th 260
Quarterfinals 175
Round of 16 95
Round of 32 55
1st round 1

[Sallydaisy]

Would someone like to start a thread for the Olympics tennis - if there isn't one already - so we can put these last few posts where they belong?

Thanks
:)

[Helen40]

Here are the entry criteria:-

http://www.itftennis.com/shared/medialibrary/pdf/original/IO_57746_original.PDF

[Helen40]

Hi Sally, started one in tour tennis.

[Helen40]

According to the criteria Flem and Hutch would qualify :-)

22 Fleming, Colin (GBR)
Hutchins, Ross (GBR) 1,100 0 15

[cazza99]

I wonder if Andy is considering playing with Jamie in the Olympics. If so it would figure to try and get a bit higher in the rankings for seedings etc. It is now less than a year to the Olympics so any points gained now would count towards rankings.

[Linda]

I actually think it would be pretty mean to cut Colin & Ross out of a chance of competing in the Olympics. Let Andy stick to singles.

[Helen40]

I actually think it would be pretty mean to cut Colin & Ross out of a chance of competing in the Olympics. Let Andy stick to singles.

I agree, and although I'm happy that Jamie could play, as his ranking is artificially high dut to Andy, I would rather Ross and Col get the chance.

[cazza99]

I'd rather Andy plays mixed doubles with Laura or Heather.

[Helen40]

I'd rather Andy plays mixed doubles with Laura or Heather.

Yes, or even Jamie to give everyone a chance.

[Jan]

Yes, or even Jamie to give everyone a chance.
Andy to play mixed doubles with Jamie???!!!:rolling:
Sorry - I know you meant Jamie to play with Laura or Heather, but it's just how I read it at first!

[cazza99]

:rolling: :rolling: :rolling: Maybe Jamie could wear a pink tutu.

[supergran]

:rolling::rolling::rolling: I knew what she meant...but it was funny!:rolling:

[xenon21]

:rolling: :rolling: :rolling:

At first glance that was hilarious!

[Helen40]

Glad I could give people a laugh, if I was good with paintshop, :jitterbug: I'd post a photo of Jamie in a pink tutu. :jitterbug:

[supergran]

I'm sure somebody will!!:)