MURRAY TROPHY Glasgow Challenger 2019, 16-22 Sept.

[Sallydaisy]

Given Andy's 'news' at the Australian Open I'm hopeful there'll be a Challenger in Glasgow again this year AND just maybe he'll play there in the doubles with Jamie???
:pirate:

[Stell]

After receiving a reply about the Loughborough Trophy, I wrote back to the LTA about whether or not the Glasgow one will be going ahead this year. The reply was:

Thanks again for your email.

Nothing has been confirmed yet. So, I would advise you to keep checking our website for upcoming information.

Have a lovely weekend.

Best wishes

Katherine Haycock
British Tennis Services Advisor

[WimbledonWestie]

Heard rumours it was going ahead but in September

[Stell]

According to the internet, it'll be held between the 3rd and 9th June.

[Stell]

The LTA have put September, on their website, for the tournament.

[Stell]

The LTA have confirmed that the tournament will go ahead and will be played between the 16th and 22nd September: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/47938164

[Jan62]

Typical, just booked that week off work but planned to be away. Might have to negotiate the holiday for a different time but keep the week as leave so I can get to this. Sounds like Jamie might play. Dare we hope he might team up with Andy that week????

[Stell]

Andy Murray has now claimed he's thinking of making his singles comeback here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/48716117 I think I won't be able to go, which is a big shame for me.

[Sallydaisy]

Hi all

For those attending this event, whether with the AMFF group or not, here's some basic information.

TIMES
Fri and Sat: Doors open at 10.00, play starts at 12noon.
Sunday: Doors open at 11.00 and play starts at 13.00.

LOCATION
Scotstoun Leisure Centre, Danes Drive, Glasgow, G14 9HY
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/sport/venues/glasgow-club-scotstoun

EVENT INFORMATION - ATP WEBSITE
https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/glasgow/7916/overview

Most Challenger events will offer catering on-site but probably only at one main outlet. I've never been stopped from taking in my own picnic at these events ...

[Sallydaisy]

This thread is for information and updates about the tennis event.
For discussions regarding hotels, tickets and which bars to meet in please go here:-
http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?4321-Murray-Trophy-16th-22nd-September-The-AMFFers-social-thread&goto=newpost

[Sallydaisy]

No full Entry List as yet ... but here's an update from the LTA regarding British players.


Aidan McHugh has a chance to impress in his hometown after being given a wild card into the line-up for the inaugural Murray Trophy - Glasgow at the Scotstoun Leisure Centre in September.

The 19-year-old joins fellow Brits Jay Clarke, Jack Draper, Lloyd Glasspool and Evan Hoyt on the entry list for the ATP Challenger event, which gets underway on Monday 16 September. McHugh, who is supported by the LTA’s Pro Scholarship programme, has been in good form on the ITF circuit over the summer, winning a $15k title in Singapore and reaching the final of two others in June.

We have been working closely with Jamie Murray over several months in developing the event. The combination of Murray’s experience on the pro circuit and our expertise in delivering world class events will ensure the tournament excels in meeting the needs of both the players on court and the fans in the stands.

Last year’s ATP Challenger (known as the Glasgow Trophy) was won by Slovakia’s Lukas Lacko, who fought back from a set down to beat Italian Luca Vanni 4-6 7-6(3) 6-4. Jay Clarke is one of nine players on the entry list ranked within the world top 200 including Austria’s Dennis Novak, Frenchman Gregoire Barrere and Tunisian Malek Jaziri.



Note: Jay Clarke is NOT now playing.

[Sallydaisy]

MURRAY TROPHY ENTRY LIST


1
Malek Jaziri
TUN
103


2
Gregoire Barrere
FRA
109


3
Dennis Novak
AUT
112


4
Quentin Halys
FRA
161


5
Ramkumar Ramanathan
IND
177


6
Roberto Marcora
ITA
180


7
Ruben Bemelmans
BEL
181


8

Jay Clarke

GBR
187



9
Nicola Kuhn
ESP
191


10
Emil Ruusuvuori
FIN
209


11
Lukas Lacko
SVK
217


12
Mirza Basic
BIH
218


13
Tobias Kamke
GER
231


14
Mathias Bourgue
FRA
235


15
John-Patrick Smith
AUS
241


16
Roberto Ortega-Olmedo
ESP
242


17
Cem Ilkel
TUR
261


18
Alexandre Muller
FRA
272


19
Kenny De Schepper
FRA
286


20
Luca Vanni
ITA
302


21
Benjamin Hassan
GER
305


22
Jurij Rodionov
AUT
311


23
Daniel Masur
GER
318


24
Lukas Klein
SVK
320


25
Viktor Durasovic
NOR
321


26
Maximilian Neuchrist
AUT
327


27
Geoffrey Blancaneaux
FRA
329


28
Arthur Rinderknech
FRA
334


29
Hugo Grenier
FRA
338


30
Altug Celikbilek
TUR
341


31
Botic Van de Zandschulp
NED
342


32

Jack Draper

GBR
348


33
Evan Hoyt
GBR
351



34
Tomas Machac
CZE
369


35
Raymond Sarmiento

USA
369


36
Johannes Haerteis
GER
376


37

Lloyd Glasspool

GBR
377



38
Tim Van Rijthoven
NED
378


39
Alessandro Bega
ITA
403


40
Matteo Martineau

FRA
408



Furness






Marchenko

[Sallydaisy]

Glasgow updates:
OUT: Clarke
IN: Furness
Next: Marchenko

OUT: Sarmiento
IN: Marchenko
Next: Zopp

[cazza99]

Being covered on BBC sport startig at 10.00 am on Monday. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live-guide

[patlowe]

Being covered on BBC sport startig at 10.00 am on Monday. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live-guide

That's good.:clap: Should be better than the ATP livestream.

[Sallydaisy]

There's a revised singles draw following the withdrawal of Denis Novak.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEhagLEX4AMYX_X?format=jpg&name=large

[patlowe]

Watching Aiden at the mo. I'm really impressed with his game. Just started the first set TB. Come on Aidy!!

[Hawkeye]

Jamie and partner John Patrick Smith on court now. Streaming live on Facebook.

[banskogirl]

Jamie and partner John Patrick Smith on court now. Streaming live on Facebook.

It's ok to put up this link? https://www.facebook.com/JamieMurrayTennis/videos/1391884964321526/

[JAMES4578]

Jamie and John Patrick Smith playing again this evening, not before 6.30. Enjoy all who are attending this weekend, whilst I have tickets for Saturday/Sunday unfortunately now unlikely to make it due to family issue.

[lynne]

Jamie and John Patrick Smith playing again this evening, not before 6.30. Enjoy all who are attending this weekend, whilst I have tickets for Saturday/Sunday unfortunately now unlikely to make it due to family issue.


Awe such a shame James!!!:sad::sad:

[Hawkeye]

Hearing that the first doubles has been cancelled due to a withdrawal. Can anyone confirm?

[hfwardhouse]

It's showing as a walkover on the atp app.

[Hawkeye]

They've just announced it.

[patlowe]

Well done Jamie and JP. The Turkish players made them work for it in the end! Jamie (smiling playfully), "I want to present the trophy to myself on Sunday...." Good one Jamie! Love it! :clap::clap:

[JAMES4578]

Was very straightforward initially but the Turkish Team did give them a test as the match progressed, Jamie and John clearly better team though they did have to save a few break back points in the 2nd.

[patlowe]

Just seen a GREAT shot of Angie dancing her heart out at the change over!! Come on Jamie and JP! You can do this!

[patlowe]

Aw!!! So, so close. Hard luck Jamie and JP.

[patlowe]

My bottom lip trembling at those lovely winners and r-up speeches. Lovely warm, sporting applause for the winners. Well done crowd. Well done Glasgow. :clap::clap:

[themass15]

Shame they couldn't get the W but I am sure a great time was had by all.

[exislander]

In the gap between matches it was interesting to see some of the youngsters of the Academy - the future of British tennis - and an appearance by Judy with her "other son"!

[JAMES4578]

Disappointing, however it was very tight in the end and Bemelmans/Masur did play well. A pity it was Smith serving at 8-9 in the mtb, however Jamie and John Patrick did entertain throughout the week. Great of Jamie to play the event ! Singles was a quick match, well done to Ruusuvuori though,was 3rd title in 4 months.

[Sallydaisy]

Just seen a GREAT shot of Angie dancing her heart out at the change over!! Come on Jamie and JP! You can do this!
Ah, she wasn't with the AMFF'ers today though so you'd not have seen any of them alongside her

[WimbledonWestie]

Ah, she wasn't with the AMFF'ers today though so you'd not have seen any of them alongside her

We did plenty dancing of our own #cheersquad

[patlowe]

I did keep my eyes open for AMFFers, sadly didn't spot any. :sad: I've no doubt you were all dancing and cheering as hard as anybody. Murraynators in the spotlight a lot...even mentioned by JP in his post match interview. :hmm: Glad y'all had a good time. Hope Murray Trophy will be back in Glasgow next year.