ATP Challenger Tour

[roytennisfan]

This week there is a CH80 in Columbus Ohio

Brits playing is main draw are Lloyd Glasspool, Cameron Norrie and Brydan Klein
Luke Bambridge is playing his 3rd round qualifier today

[roytennisfan]

Unfortunately Luke lost his 3rd round qualifier in Columbus but is playing in the doubles today with Lloyd
Also playing are Brydan and Cameron in Singles and Joe Salisbury in doubles

order of play (5 hours behind us) http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/7318/op.pdf

[Bardot]

The perfect thread to recognise one of the nicest and most popular guys on tour James McGee who at age 29 won his first challenger title in North Carolina on Sunday and as a qualifier playing 8 matches in 8 days. The mark of the man is highlighted in the trophy presentation when the runner-up Escobedo was too emotional to speak. From about 6:40.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezGhJtw4hRk&feature=youtu.be&t=400

[roytennisfan]

Yes they had a big pic of him on the ATP Challenger page, he has played challengers quite a bit beating the Brits more than once

[roytennisfan]

Brydan lost but Cameron is through, Lloyd plays doubles soon with Luke Bainbridge soon and his singles tomorrow

[Linda]

Blimey Roy, you are like Steven reincarnated (that is a compliment)!

[roytennisfan]

Lloyd and Luke won their doubles yesterday but Lloyd has lost his singles today so just Cameron thought in singles in Columbus

[JerryD]

Bad news for Lloyd on the singles. But at least he is still in it

[roytennisfan]

Cameron is 2nd on court today v Libietis (first match starts at 4pm) and Lloyd and Luke on 4th, both matches will be available on the challenger livestream

http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour

[roytennisfan]

Cameron is on livestream now but currently watching Raonic myself in St Pet

[roytennisfan]

Cameron at set down 4-6

[roytennisfan]

Sadly Cameron lost 6-7 so no Brits left in singles

[roytennisfan]

Lloyd and Luke lost after winning the first set, ends British interest in Columbus

[roytennisfan]

Aljaz is playing in the Rome2 challenger ch90 on clay next week and is the no3 seed
Brydan and Lloyd are into the 2nd round of qualifiers at Tiburon ch100, CA, Like Bambridge and Joe Salisbury ko'd in round1q

[roytennisfan]

Brydan and Lloyd both won their 2nd round qualifiers in Tiburon,CA. One more to main draw.

[roytennisfan]

Interesting that Aljaz chose the Rome2 ch80 on clay when he could have got direct entry in Shenzhen or Chengdu ATP250's or Orleans ch100 all hard court

[Alis]

Interesting that Aljaz chose the Rome2 ch80 on clay when he could have got direct entry in Shenzhen or Chengdu ATP250's or Orleans ch100 all hard court

Maybe he feels he has to rekindle the winning feeling and he has more chance of doing that at a Challenger.

[roytennisfan]

Good day for Brits in the challengers, all 3 won, Brydan and lloyd won qualification into the main draw and Aljaz had an easy first round in Rome 1&1

[Caro]

Thanks for all the updates Roy.

[themass15]

Are you at WTF Roy?

[roytennisfan]

Are you at WTF Roy?

Yes got some sessions, may buy more when schedules out

Lloyd and Brydan are both on first today at 6pm (10am) Aljaz is on first tomorrow at 12

edit:Looking like about 7.30 today Lloyd v De Loore and Brydan v Smyczek

[roytennisfan]

Brydan a break down in the first set 4-5 on Liversteam Centre court
Lloyd just started, serving
See Liam and Ed have dropped into the Sweden F4 tournament this week

[roytennisfan]

Unfortunately Brydan had to retire and lloyd lost so just Aljaz still in the challengers this week

[roytennisfan]

Out of our 4 GB players in Stockton challenger qualification, Brydan managed to gain entry into the main draw. He faces Halys about 6pm today

[roytennisfan]

Good win for Brydan 2-6 6-4 6-1

[roytennisfan]

Brydan had another win today. This time playing doubles with Arevalo 7-6 6-4

[roytennisfan]

Brydan is currently on livestream stockton court1 v Dancevic

http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour

[roytennisfan]

Looking nice and sunny in California, a bit different to Florida!

Brydan leading 4-3, Dancevic to serve

[roytennisfan]

Unfortunately it well downhill, Brydan lost 4-6 4-6

[roytennisfan]

Plenty of Brits in action at the Fairfield ch100 in CA today.
Cameron, Lloyd and Brydan have all won through 2 rounds of Qualifying and are on first at 6pm today, Lloyd plays Brydan and Cameron plays Krawietz. Later Liam plays his r32 match v Marterer. Joe Salisbury is playing in the doubles

[roytennisfan]

Unfortunately Liam lost his r32 match 5-7 4-6. Brydan won the battle of the Brits to qualify and Cameron also won to qualify, both will play tomorrow.

[roytennisfan]

Brydan will soon face Sandgren and Cameron will face Fawcett a little later in the Fairfield ch100

[roytennisfan]

Brydan has just won the second set 7-5 having lost the first 6-4

[roytennisfan]

Brydan won 7-5 and Cameron won 6-4 6-1

[anor]

Thanks Roy. Good to see Brydan putting some wins together again and Cam always seems to make progress when he dips into the tour between lectures.

[roytennisfan]

Brydan will face Bemelmans and Cameron will face Paul both on first tomorrow

[roytennisfan]

Quite a test for Brydan, that is the one who played Andy on first day of the Davis Cup Final

[roytennisfan]

Brydan is battling 1 set all 6-3 5-7 against Bemelmans

[roytennisfan]

4-4 in the decider

[roytennisfan]

6-6 tiebreak

[roytennisfan]

4-2 at changeover

[roytennisfan]

Brydan wins tiebreak 7-4

[roytennisfan]

Cameron is about to start against Paul, the winner will face Brydan in the quarter final, too late for me though tonight.

[roytennisfan]

Cameron unfortunately lost after winning the opening set

[roytennisfan]

Brydan beat Paul 7-6 3-6 6-1

[roytennisfan]

Brydan faces Halys in the semi final in an hour or two

[roytennisfan]

Unfortunately Brydan did not make it to the final, he lost to Halys in 2 straight

[roytennisfan]

3 Brits in action today at the Vegas challenger, Liam on first about 6.30 v Fratangelo, then Lloyd play Groth and Brydan plays Tiafoe, some tough draws there

[roytennisfan]

Liam lost 6-1 3-6 3-6

[roytennisfan]

Lloyd lost as well 5-7 3-6

[anor]

Good to see that Brydan made it through, 2-6 7-5 6-3 and plays Li next.

[roytennisfan]

Good to see that Brydan made it through, 2-6 7-5 6-3 and plays Li next.

That's a really big win against Tiafoe who whilst still on 18 is already #104 in the official rankings

[roytennisfan]

Brydan is on first soon at 6.30

[roytennisfan]

Brydan won in 3 sets 6-1 1-6 6-3 will face Bangoura in QF tomorrow

[roytennisfan]

Sorry QF not until Friday

[roytennisfan]

Brydan will be on livestream soon, his qf v Bangoura

[roytennisfan]

No livestream at present and Brydan not made best of starts, 1-3

[roytennisfan]

Brydan won the second set 6-3 to take it into a decider

[roytennisfan]

It's 3 all in the decider Cmon Brydan

[roytennisfan]

Unfortunately Brydan lost his QF 6-4 in the decider

[anor]

Bad luck, Brydan but still another very good week for him.

[roytennisfan]

The Brits all went out fairly early in the singles in Charlottesville ch but Brydan is into the doubles semi with Roelofse and playing Bangoura and McDonald this evening, possibly about 21.30

[roytennisfan]

Brydan and Roelofse won the first set 6-3 bit have just been broken and trail 3-5 in the second. Currently on livestream

[roytennisfan]

Brydan and Roelofse won the first set 6-3 bit have just been broken and trail 3-5 in the second. Currently on livestream

Back on serve 4-5

[roytennisfan]

6-6 tiebreak

[roytennisfan]

Won 6-3 7-6 (4) Final.tomorrow

[roytennisfan]

Doubles final today is against Baker and Groth who must be strong favs, Baker is 19-0 in ch doubles, won past 4 he entered
Livestream about 6pm tonight

[roytennisfan]

Massive contingent of Brits at Knoxville ch

Dan the defending champion is no1 seed, also direct into main draw Brydan and Ed, in Qualification Liam(1) Lloyd (2) Luke(8) Daniel(Cox) and Joe (Salisbury) 4 qualify

Joe and Daniel playing r1 Q today

[roytennisfan]

Baker and Groth take first set 6-3 on livestream now

[roytennisfan]

And the second set also 6-3 tough Brydan but well done making it to the final

[Bardot]

Almost 7ft tall Reilly Opelka just won his first Challenger title in Charlottesville aged 19. I predict even bigger things for him. ;) He is the real deal.

[roytennisfan]

Almost 7ft tall Reilly Opelka just won his first Challenger title in Charlottesville aged 19. I predict even bigger things for him. ;) He is the real deal.
That win takes him up 68 places
208 NCH (276) Reilly Opelka 19.1 USA19 260 +68 +80 - Charlottesville W - -

He is not in Dan's half in Knoxville

MAIN DRAW

[1] Daniel EVANS (GBR) vs Mitchell KRUEGER (USA)
Peter POLANSKY (CAN) vs QUALIFIER
QUALIFIER vs [WC] Mackenzie MCDONALD (USA)
Dennis NOVIKOV (USA) vs [5] Denis KUDLA (USA)

[3] Jared DONALDSON (USA) vs [WC] Mikelis LIBIETIS (LAT)
Sekou BANGOURA (USA) vs [WC] Rhyne WILLIAMS (USA)
Ruben BEMELMANS (BEL) vs Joris DE LOORE (BEL)
Noah RUBIN (USA) vs [7] Henri LAAKSONEN (SUI)

[8] Stefan KOZLOV (USA) vs [Alt] Sam BARRY (IRL)
Tennys SANDGREN (USA) vs Reilly OPELKA (USA)
Edward CORRIE (GBR) vs [WC] Raymond SARMIENTO (USA)
Sam GROTH (AUS) vs [4] Bjorn FRATANGELO (USA)

[6] Tim SMYCZEK (USA) vs QUALIFIER
QUALIFIER vs Michael MMOH (USA)
Brian BAKER (USA) vs Austin KRAJICEK (USA)
Brydan KLEIN (GBR) vs [2] Frances TIAFOE (USA)

Tough draw for Brydan, we could have 2 or 3 more Brits from qualies

[roytennisfan]

Joe and Daniel both won their qualifiers today

SECOND QUALIFYING ROUND

[1] Liam BROADY (GBR) vs Henrik WIERSHOLM (USA)
Ryan SHANE (USA) vs [6] Peter KOBELT (USA)

[2] Lloyd GLASSPOOL (GBR) vs Jared HILTZIK (USA)
[WC] Timo STODDER (GER) vs [7] Dennis NEVOLO (USA)

[3] Tim VAN RIJTHOVEN (NED) vs Tucker VORSTER (RSA)
Yuki BHAMBRI (IND) vs [8] Luke BAMBRIDGE (GBR)

[4] Eric QUIGLEY (USA) vs Joe SALISBURY (GBR)
Daniel COX (GBR) vs [5] Erik CREPALDI (ITA)

[roytennisfan]

Liam is currently on the Livestream, won first set 7-6 8 breaks of serve in it!

[roytennisfan]

Liam won 7-6 6-3 but Luke lost 1-6 6-7 and Lloyd lost 4-6 3-6 both to lower ranked players

[roytennisfan]

Daniel just won 6-0 6-3

[roytennisfan]

Joe Salisbury lost 2-6 6-7 but Luke did better in the doubles 7-5 7-5 with Vorster

[roytennisfan]

Liam just won his final qualifier 6-4 6-2, 4th Brit in the main draw, Daniel will be on soon followed by Ed in his r1 match, then Dan later at 10.30

[roytennisfan]

Daniel has just won his qualifier 6-3 6-3 to make it 5 Brits in the main draw! Ed about to commence his r1 match (currently warming up on Livestream Knoxville3)

http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour

[roytennisfan]

Ed has won his r1 match 7-6 2-6 6-4 and Luke won his doubles qualifier to get into the main draw, another hour before Dan is on

[Jane]

Dan on court now - best of luck, Dan :thumbup::thumbup:

[roytennisfan]

Both qualifiers Daniel and Liam on first at 3 today, Brydan not on till 5th, Dan/Ed v Luke/Vorster also on 5th

http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/363/op.pdf

[roytennisfan]

Almost 7ft tall Reilly Opelka just won his first Challenger title in Charlottesville aged 19. I predict even bigger things for him. ;) He is the real deal.

He has withdrawn from the Knoxville ch with a Right Shoulder injury

[roytennisfan]

Liam lost 3-6 4-6 to Polansky who will face Dan in r2, Daniel (Cox) lost 2-6 2-6 to McDonald, Brydan is now on against Tiafoe and Dan/Ed doubles will start soon

[roytennisfan]

Brydan won the first set 6-3 and it's 3 all currently in the second

[Bardot]

He has withdrawn from the Knoxville ch with a Right Shoulder injury
You just wonder if this is the start of a career blighted by injury which seems common with the giant players. Mind you it's not surprising given the serves he was booming down in Charlottesville.

[roytennisfan]

Unfortunately Brydan lost to young Tiafoe(2) 6-3 5-7 1-6 but did win his doubles later with Roelofse 6-4 6-4. Dan and Ed won their doubles against Luke and Vorster 7-6 6-3

[roytennisfan]

Dan(1) is on second v Polansky (4.30?) and Ed is on 3rd v Groth (not before 6.30) they team up against Polansky and Shamasdin(2) in the doubles (10) after Bydan and Roelofse play.

http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/363/op.pdf

[roytennisfan]

Both Dan and Ed on court now on Livestream

[roytennisfan]

Dan out and Ed a break down

[exislander]

Ed came back and won 3rd set tiebreak! Great win for him over Groth.

[roytennisfan]

Been out just seen the score 3-6 6-3 7-6, ed is the current British #5

[Alis]

Well done Ed - excellent news!

[Bardot]

The Skupskis are into the final of Bratislava after an excellent win over top seeds Zimonjic/Fyrstenberg 6-4 7-6(2).

[Bardot]

Mackenzie McDonald (Leon and the LTA lawyers should get on the phone ;)) is leading 7-6 2-2 against Polansky and he's serving underhand due to an abs injury. Quite something to watch.

https://livestream.com/ATP/events/6623544

[roytennisfan]

Mackenzie McDonald (Leon and the LTA lawyers should get on the phone ;)) is leading 7-6 2-2 against Polansky and he's serving underhand due to an abs injury. Quite something to watch.

https://livestream.com/ATP/events/6623544

He retired just before losing 7-6 4-6 1-5

[roytennisfan]

The Skupskis are into the final of Bratislava after an excellent win over top seeds Zimonjic/Fyrstenberg 6-4 7-6(2).

The Skupski's(4) will play Raja/Sharan(3) in the final

[roytennisfan]

Ed Corrie will play his Knoxville QF v Kozlov(8) last on, not before midnight, leaving any night owls to watch?

[roytennisfan]

Unfortunately Ed lost his quarter final in Knoxville 4-6 3-6, however the Skupski's play their Slovak open final after the men's semis which start not before 1pm so estimate about 4pm available on livestream

[Bardot]

Ken & Neal won the title in Bratislava beating Raja/Sharan (finally) 4-6 6-3 10-5. :clap:

http://i66.tinypic.com/243q8pf.png

[Alis]

well done the Skupskis!

[roytennisfan]

Good win for them in the decider, would of watched if I could but went out to see another great Scot yesterday. . . . Sir Rod at the echo arena, still in great form at 71

[Hawkeye]

Sir Rod isn't a Scot though.

[roytennisfan]

Sir Rod isn't a Scot though.
Technically you may be right born in london but with a Scottish parent he has always shown his allegence to be with Scotland and he was very unhappy about the 3-0 defeat and is a big fan of celtic

[Bardot]

Liam Broady's best win for some time beating fourth seed De Loore 6-3 6-4 in the first round of Champaign. Another tough match against Brian Baker in the second round. Cameron Norrie lost to Bemelmans(6) 6-4 6-3.

[roytennisfan]

See Opelka squeezed ed corrie out 6-4 in the third in champaign

[roytennisfan]

Liam unfortunately lost to baker 4-6 1-6, last Brit out if the singles

[roytennisfan]

Cameron (Norrie) and Luke (Bambridge) are playing doubles today in Columbus 2 ch90 against the #1 seeds.
Cameron will not play his singles until tomorrow. Luke was beaten in the final rounds of qualification but could still possibly get in as a lucky loser following the withdrawal of Ram(2)

[roytennisfan]

Cameron and Luke beat the #1 seeds 10-7 in the decider and Joe Salisbury and O'hare won their doubles
Cameron won today 6-4 7-6(11) against Sarmiento and Luke got the LL spot and best Crepaldi 6-3 6-2
Cameron and Luke meet at the bottom of the draw in the second round

[roytennisfan]

Cameron won the battle of the brits today beating Luke 7'6 6-3

[roytennisfan]

Cameron is on about 4pm today v Sandgren in the Columbus2 ch quarter final

Cameron/Luke won their qf in the doubles yesterday and play doubles semi later against Krueger/Lawson and Joe Salisbury is in the other semi with O'hare against Pollanen H./Torpegaard M.

[roytennisfan]

Cameron an early break down in opening set

[themass15]

I am watching Delpo play Karlovic. Come on Delpo!

[roytennisfan]

I am watching Delpo play Karlovic. Come on Delpo!

Been watching DC as well, Cameron now 1 set all 2-6 7-6(3) and 1-1 in the third

[roytennisfan]

Lost 6-3 in the decider, hopefully will do better in the doubles!

[roytennisfan]

Good win for Barry today beating #77 Taylor Fritz(1) 6-4 7-6(2)

[roytennisfan]

3 Brits and a irish man playing in the challenger final today
Cameron and luke v Joe Salisbury and ohare about 6pm

[roytennisfan]

Brits playing in both Challengers today, in France Ed Corrie had a tough draw and lost to Rosol but he did manage to win the opening set and in Maui young Cameron Norrie will play McGee starting in the next hour or so. Also in Maui, Luke Bambridge and Joe Salisbury are due to playing in the doubles. Unfortunately neither of them could win in singles qualification, both going out in the second round.

[roytennisfan]

Cameron won against McGee 4-6 6-3 6-4, and faces Krajicek next and Luke and Joe won their double in two straight

[anor]

Glad to see that Cam won against Krajicek 6-1 (he was 5-1 down at one stage) 6-3 and he plays Sarkissian in Quarters tonight.

[Hawkeye]

Glad to see that Cam won against Krajicek 6-1 (he was 5-1 down at one stage) 6-3 and he plays Sarkissian in Quarters tonight.
:confused:

[roytennisfan]

Yes another good win for young Cameron, not to be for Luke and Joe though, they lost 13-11 in the decider

[Bardot]

Norrie must be close to making qualifying for the French Open and looks to be the best of the next generation of British players. I wonder what his relationship with the LTA is like.

[anor]

:confused:

:oops: :shamed: Must be losing it - I blame lack of sleep. ;)

[roytennisfan]

Norrie must be close to making qualifying for the French Open and looks to be the best of the next generation of British players. I wonder what his relationship with the LTA is like.

Cameron won again 6-3 6-1, into the semi v Taro Daniel who has been in the top100. Cameron is zooming up the 200's now the GB #5 is at #237 in the live rankings and with only 5 points to drop before has every chance, but i'm not sure he knows what a clay court is...only played on hard courts all last year

[Bardot]

According to Paul Newman of the Evening Standard, Cameron has been invited to join the GB Davis Cup team in Ottawa as a hitting partner which is fully deserved and should be a great experience for him. I wonder if he's considering quitting university and going full time on the circuit. Apparently as a student he's not entitled to accept prize money and with a Wimbledon wild card in the offing that might help him decide. ;)

[roytennisfan]

Cameron is on livestream now, lost opening game

[roytennisfan]

Some very close games, deuces break points but Cameron couldn't quite manage it, he lost 4-6 4-6 to the more more experienced Daniel

[Bardot]

The commentator during Cameron's match said he'd spoken to him and that he plans to play challengers for the next couple of months but then wants to help his university (Texas Christian University Horned Frogs!) win the NCAA trophy and doesn't plan to turn professional just yet. Maybe Leon can have a word when they meet up in Ottawa.

[Linda]

Horned Frogs? Sounds like an Only Connect team.

[JerryD]

Harrison won the title in Dallas last week, beating fellow American and 2nd seed Fritz http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/challenger-spotlight-harrison-dallas-2017
The win sees him jump back into the top 70 (no. 62), for the first time since 2013. He is the mover of the Week http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/challenger-spotlight-harrison-dallas-2017

[Bardot]

Impressive from Pospisil, less than 48 hours after his Davis Cup marathon he won his first round in San Francisco in 3 sets and all with a knee injury.

[roytennisfan]

Impressive from Pospisil, less than 48 hours after his Davis Cup marathon he won his first round in San Francisco in 3 sets and all with a knee injury.

He did say he was feeling much better on sunday in his interview

[roytennisfan]

Finally a bit of good news in the challengers, Brydan not only won through qualifying but has now won 2 more to reach the Quarter Finals of the Yokohama challenger where he will face fellow qualifier Mott

[roytennisfan]

Unfortunately Brydan lost his Quarter Final 4-6 1-6

[roytennisfan]

Aljaz has got into Irving as an alternate and is playing this evening

[Bardot]

Having won 3 matches in qualifying, Liam Broady won his first round in Drummondville Quebec today beating Struvay 7-6 6-3.

This was how the match ended (https://twitter.com/servevolleyer/status/842084038781370369). :big grin:

[roytennisfan]

Now that's the way to bow out....I can't be bothered anymore
It would be fantastic if Liam could match Dan's win last year, he could certainly do with the points to get his ranking back up

[Bardot]

Good win for Aljaz Bedene over 2nd seed Lorenzi 6-4 7-6(5) in Irving.

[roytennisfan]

Not to be for Ed Corrie in Drummondville, he lost to Shapovalov

[roytennisfan]

Having won 3 matches in qualifying, Liam Broady won his first round in Drummondville Quebec today beating Struvay 7-6 6-3.

This was how the match ended (https://twitter.com/servevolleyer/status/842084038781370369). :big grin:

Liam is a set down to Bemelmans 4-6 3-3

[roytennisfan]

Close in the second set but Liam went out 4-6 5-7, still had a much better run than recently

[roytennisfan]

A real shock to me in guadalajara challenger, Shapovalov beat pospisil in straight sets with the winner playing lloyd glasspool in the qf. Lloyd had a good win over 6th seed Rubin

[Bardot]

Great effort by Glasspool (Hev's boyfriend) who narrowly lost to Shapovalov 6-4 3-6 5-7 in the QF. A couple of questionable calls in the game he was broken at 5-6 in the third.

[exislander]

Lloyd played well but lost to Shapovalov 6-4 3-6 5-7.

[roytennisfan]

A real shame for Lloyd, so close...but a much better performance there than recently

[Jan]

Oh so close...
But well done Lloyd.

[roytennisfan]

Shapovalov was finally beaten in the final by Basic 6-4 6-4

[Bardot]

Tremendous win by "lucky loser" Liam Broady over flavour of the month Shapovalov in the first round of the Leon Challenger 6-2 6-3. A feisty exchange at the net at the end after Shapovalov appeared to mock Liam's understandably exuberant celebration. Liam could be heard saying "I'm happy I won because you're a good player". Cocky Shapo.

[Bardot]

Video of the handshake (https://twitter.com/CdnTennisNews/status/847205018046513153) and aftermath. Shapovalov showing the immaturity of someone who also might launch a ball into the crowd without care as to whom it might hit.

[Bardot]

Luck loser Liam didn't have a lucky draw and has just lost in the 2nd round to #1 seed Estrella Burgos 2-6 2-6.

[roytennisfan]

Better news is that Joe Salisbury has made the final at St Brieuc challenger with O'hare having beaten the Skupski's in the QF. They will face Begemann and Nielson

[JerryD]

Bedene in action in Verrazano open in France. He won his first round match against Lopez-Perez 6-3 6-4 and plays krajinovic in the next round :)

[JerryD]

Also does anyone else think it is weird that paire is playing that tournie even though he is ranked at 39? Surely a little high for the challenger circuit?

[roytennisfan]

Also does anyone else think it is weird that paire is playing that tournie even though he is ranked at 39? Surely a little high for the challenger circuit?

And it's only a 90, not a 125 like Irving which drew a lot of highly ranked players. First one of European clay season possibly a reason?

[JerryD]

I guess so. Still seems a bit odd though

[roytennisfan]

Aljaz playing about 3pm v Krajinovich

[JerryD]

Bedene won 6-4 7-6

[roytennisfan]

Aljaz beat Bourgue today plays cecchinato in semi tomorrow and Paire is in the other semi

[Bardot]

Aljaz playing well and winning on clay. Where else might that have been useful this weekend? ;)

[roytennisfan]

Aljaz playing well and winning on clay. Where else might that have been useful this weekend? ;)
Yes. ..Let's hope he can get to the final and get us a win over the Frenchman in france tomorrow

[roytennisfan]

Lots of Brits in the Gimcheon ch, Brydan into main draw, rest in qualifiers


PURCELL, Max [1] vs SON, Ji Hoon
NGUYEN, Daniel vs MOUSLEY, Bradley
LY, Nam Hoang vs TRONGCHAROENCHAIKUL, Wishaya
OCHI, Makoto vs TAKAHASHI, Yusuke [6]

SARKISSIAN, Alexander [2] vs KIM, Sung Hun [WC]
SALISBURY, Joe vs MIEDLER, Lucas
RAWAT, Sidharth vs CHUNG, Hong
SARMIENTO, Raymond vs BROADY, Liam [7]

NIKI, Takuto [3] vs EHARA, Hiroyasu
JUNG, Ki-Su [WC] vs LEE, Min Hyun [WC]
KIM, Hangyeom [WC] vs OH, Chan-yeong
KIM, Young Seok vs HURKACZ, Hubert [8]

KRAJICEK, Austin [4] vs CORRIE, Edward
WARD, Alexander vs AUGER-ALIASSIME, Felix
GLASSPOOL, Lloyd vs NIELSEN, Frederik
PARK, Sung Jun [WC] vs SAVILLE, Luke [5]

[JerryD]

Really pleased for tippy who won the Anning challenger in 3 sets against Quentin Halys. His come back from injury has been a long one, and I always feel like he's a match away from another surgery or absence. He will be up to 62 in the rankings tomorrow :)

[roytennisfan]

Only Brit left in the final qualifier is Liam(7) v Sarkissian (2), hopefully he can win and join Brydan in the main draw

[roytennisfan]

Only Brit left in the final qualifier is Liam(7) v Sarkissian (2), hopefully he can win and join Brydan in the main draw

Got that wrong, misread a message, Lloyd has just beaten Luke Saville to go into the final qualifier as well

[roytennisfan]

Lloyd will plap Krajicek(4) tomorrow having beaten Saville(5) 6-0 in the decider

[roytennisfan]

Liam won 6-2 6-7 6-3 but Lloyd lost 4-6 7-5 4-6

[roytennisfan]

Brydan won his r32 match v Chung 6-3 6-4, Liam will play Moriya tomorrow

[roytennisfan]

Good win for Liam into r16 with Brydan

[roytennisfan]

Good win for Liam against Bemelmans 6-1 7-6 but Brydan lost 4-6 2-6 to kavcic

[roytennisfan]

Liam is a set all with second seed Kravchuk and leading 3-2 (on serve) when interrupted

[roytennisfan]

He lost 4-6 in the decider but still a pretty good performance by Liam to get to the QF

[roytennisfan]

Brits have done well in the Savannah doubles, so well in fact we are guaranteed a winner! Luke Bambridge and Kruger beat the #2 seeds in 3 sets are Neil Skupski and Polanski also won in 3

[roytennisfan]

Skupski and Polanski won 10-1 in the decider

[roytennisfan]

Lot's of Brits in Busan main draw. Ed (Corrie) and Liam (Brody) qualified, Alex Ward got a PR and meets Liam in r1 whilst Brydan Klein was straight in and has won his r1 6-3 6-0 v Tepavac

[roytennisfan]

Liam beat Alex 6-2 6-0

[anor]

Well done Liam, but I really feel for poor Alex who is just coming back from yet another lengthy injury break.

[roytennisfan]

Liam lost to Pospisal 3-6 6-7 and Brydan to Krajicek in Busan ending British interest

[Bardot]

The draw for Surbiton. Check the top match.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DBgIKOXXYAENvAL.jpg

The 11 Brits who played qualifying today failed to make it through to the main draw.

[roytennisfan]

Tough one for James that ...but if Dan plays like he did at the start of the grass court season last year then he is in with a chance


Oh....and I had predicted Dan would be a WC entry here after his early loss at Roland Garros

[roytennisfan]

And British Youngsters Jay Clarke and Cameron Norrie both draw seeded (top100) players in Copil(8) and Jaziri(4)

Cameron is first on at 11 if the weather permits http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2017/7297/op.pdf

[roytennisfan]

Surbiton now a ch110 with upgraded prize money, after the clay court season, Dan could really do with those 110 points but early grass tournaments are tricky as Dan found out at both Manchester and Surbiton last year

[themass15]

Some good people in both the singles and doubles draw. Hope the weather holds when I go on Saturday.

[Bardot]

Revised Surbiton OOP.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DBoNk3_W0AAVQDV.jpg

[themass15]

If the weather at Surbiton is anything like where I live (not that far away) don't think much, if any, tennis will be played today.

[themass15]

Looks like it will be a while before Dan and James get going as the play is now due to start in Surbiton (women) at 12 noon with Heather starting proceedings.

[roytennisfan]

Dan v James (after Naomi and Tara) and Cameron v Jaziri will both be available on livestream , guessing Andy will be playing when Dan comes on

[themass15]

Mens singles have disappeared off schedule. Not sure what is happening at Surbiton!!!

[Jan]

James and Dan knocking up now.

[Jan]

They play 2 points and the match is suspended.

[roytennisfan]

Cameron is in the decider against Jaziri(4) 2-6 6-1 3-3 deuce with Jaziri serving when interrupted

[Jan]

Cam took the third set 6-3 :cheer::cheer:

[Jan]

Dan takes the first set 6-3

[Jane]

:dance::dance:

[Jan]

Dan wins 6-3 6-1 :clap:

[Jane]

Well done Dan, and good to see James competing again

[anor]

Well done Dan and Cam! :clap: :clap:

[themass15]

Sad about James losing but good about Dan winning. Hope to see him on Saturday.

[roytennisfan]

Unfortunately Cameron has lost to Stakhovsky, Dan about to commence on Livestream against Santillan

[Jan]

Soo much tennis going on, and we've just had an unexpected visit from some friends we haven't seen for years (which was amzing)!! Can't keep up!

[patlowe]

I've only now had time to catch up with Surbiton! I see Dan won today and plays Dustin Brown at 10.30 tomorrow morning. If he wins that he will have to play again tomorrow afternoon.

[patlowe]

I also see that James Ward is third on court tomorrow in Nottingham.

[Jan]

There's so much tennis going on - it's hard to keep up with it all!

[themass15]

Looking forward to being at the match between Dan and Dustin Brown this morning. Also seeing Hev.

[Jane]

They are on now - live on the ATP website

[roytennisfan]

Disaster... Dan has retired, could well miss Nottingham

[roytennisfan]

Good win for Lloyd in the Nottingham ch125, 6-2 6-2 over 5th seed Soeda

[roytennisfan]

However Cameron is a set down to De Schepper 5-7

[roytennisfan]

Cameron has taken the second set 7-5

[roytennisfan]

Unfortunately Cameron lost the decider 6-4, a decent attempt, seems positive about it

Cameron Norrie‏ @cam_nozza 1h1 hour ago
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Fell just short today, chin up and onto queens

[roytennisfan]

Brydan currently playing De Minaur and is leading 7-6 2-0

[roytennisfan]

Brydan won 7-6 6-3

[roytennisfan]

Lloyd has won the first set 6-2 against Polmans

[roytennisfan]

Lloyd won 6-3 and will play 3rd seed Sela in the quarter final

[roytennisfan]

All British doubles semi final today Skupskis v Brydan and Joe, who will make the Nottingham final?

[roytennisfan]

Lloyd is also on later today, the last quarter final scheduled, definitely some time after that doubles semi

[goldfish]

Brydan lost 63 64 to Sam Groth yesterday in very controversial umpiring. Was given a verbal warning, point penalty and finally a game penalty at 5-4 that lost him the match. Supposedly for shouting out commments he directed to himself but were considered to be directed to his opponent. Groth beat J Smith 76(6) 62 today.

[roytennisfan]

The Skupskis are through to the doubles final in the battle of the Brits 7-6 6-4

[roytennisfan]

Lloyd lost the first set 2-6 and second set now in a tiebreak (Lloyd was serving at 5-4 and had set points but couldn't take them)

[Bardot]

The Skupskis won the Nottingham final beating 2nd seeds Reid/Smith 7-6(1) 2-6 10-7. They were 7-1 up in the MTB so it did get nervy towards the end.

[Golden Lady]

Hi everyone, I'm off to the Ilkley Challenger on Saturday. Luckily this tournament is just a few miles up the road from where I live so I've gone the past couple of years. A good line up with Brits Marcus Willis, Jay Clarke, Luke Glasspool and Bryden Klein. Marcus and Jay are still alive in the singles so really hope one of them makes it through to the semis on Saturday. Some pretty big names in the draw; John Millman, Sam Groth, Paul-Henri Mathieu, Evgeny Donskoy and Taylor Fritz to name a few! Really lucky to have a challenger on my doorstep! :thumbup:

[exislander]

Forgot to watch Jay earlier - he had a good win! Marcus started well against Groth (7-5, 6-7) but now a break down in 3rd.

[exislander]

British pair Klein and Salisbury into the doubles final.

[roytennisfan]

British pair Klein and Salisbury into the doubles final.

Brydan and Joe doing well, semi in Nottingham ATP and now challenger final

[patlowe]

Forgot to watch Jay earlier - he had a good win! Marcus started well against Groth (7-5, 6-7) but now a break down in 3rd.

It is hard to keep up with everything...there is so much happening everywhere! Makes me wish grass court season was much longer and we could enjoy lots more of this!!

[Golden Lady]

Had such a good day at Ilkley yesterday! Shame to see Jay lose in the quarter finals but Marton Fucsovic was too good and it looks like he is on his way to taking the title today. Saw promising play from Jay though :thumbup:

Watched both Sam Groth's matches; the quarter final held over from Friday, which he won and then his semi against fellow countryman, Alex Bolt. His serve really let him down in the semi and he got really frustrated. Was surprised to see him stropping at his team and venting his anger by hitting a ball about half a mile into the trees beyond (he got a code violation)! He lost the match between his ears from then on in and Alex Bolt, who was solid but not amazing took the match in straight sets.

Saw the doubles final and it was a shame for Brydan and Joe who got off to a quick start taking the first set. Paes and Shamisdin found their game and really played a smart match in the second set and match tiebreaker. Although disappointed that the British pair didn't win, I was pleased for Leander Paes cos I saw him lose in the doubles final last year and thought it was nice for him to get it this year. He's a bit of a legend too! Had a great day and will be booking my tickets for next year. Feel very lucky to have a challenger tournament so close to home.

[Teresa]

Alex Ward has just knocked out Go Soeda in Wimbledon Qualifying- ranked about 750 places above him. Excellent.

[roytennisfan]

Liam is playing in Gatineau ch80 (just accross the river from Ottawa!) and has won the first set 6-2 against Rola

[roytennisfan]

Lost the second 2-6

[roytennisfan]

Early break in the decider Liam 2-0

[roytennisfan]

Got home 7-5, sorry for delay in posting, close match good win for Liam

[roytennisfan]

Liam has just won second set 6-1 after losing first 2-6 v Millot

[roytennisfan]

But quickly down 0-3 in decider

[roytennisfan]

Lost 2-6

[roytennisfan]

Luke Bambridge has won his qualifier in Granby 6-7 7-5 6-1

[roytennisfan]

Joe Salisbury is at 6-3 4-6 6-6 against Matosevic(2)

edit:Joe lost 7-6 Liam Broady next Brit to play

[roytennisfan]

Cameron has had a good win in Binghampton ch80 7-6(3) 6-2 v Ramanathan, will play Nguyen next

[roytennisfan]

Joins Ed Corrie in r2 who earlier beat Bar 6-3 6-2

[roytennisfan]

Liam is playing in Granby ch90, will face Polmans

[roytennisfan]

Cameron won 6-3 6-3 and Liam has just won 6-2 6-4, some solid wins, go guys

[anor]

Well done guys! :thumbup:

[roytennisfan]

Ed Corrie lost to Koepfer in Binghampton but Cameron still to play against Rola and in Granby Liam faces top seed Kavcic

[roytennisfan]

Liam lost set 4-6 (from leading 4-2)

[roytennisfan]

Just lost 4-6 5-7

[roytennisfan]

Cameron is playing Rola in his QF just after 4 on livestream today and also has a doubles SF playing with Rybakov after 8

[roytennisfan]

Cam has just lost first set 3-6, he did have chances but then it went pear shaped, losing last 4 games

[roytennisfan]

Cam won the second set 6-4 now 3-3 in decider

[exislander]

He got there eventually 6-4 in 3rd

[roytennisfan]

Another good performance from Cam, takes him up above Brydan according to live rankings, probably faces toughest player left in the SF....Bublik(2), who plays his QF later

[roytennisfan]

Cam Rybakov playing doubles, lost first set 2-6 v Kudla/Nguyen