QUEENS 2021, 14-21 June, ATP500: Main Thread & Entry List

[Sallydaisy]

:grass:

QUEENS!!!
It may go through various sponsor name changes but it's always Queens to me.
;)
This year The Cinch Championships (!) are delighted to welcome back five-time champion Andy Murray, British No.1 Dan Evans and 2017 doubles winners Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares.
https://t.co/fQFHTwVALf?amp=1

As ever many of the top players jostle for places at either Halle or Queens, both ATP500 events which start 2 weeks before Wimbledon. For many it means they can book into a rented house for potentially 4 weeks in London (if they make the Final of the best Grand Slam) and enjoy being settled for a while.

That'll be different this year as Covid sets restrictions on where they can stay ...

Herewith the Singles Entry List:



Seed
Name
Current
Ranking
Entry
Ranking


1
Matteo Berrettini
9
9


2
Diego Schwartzman
10
10


3
Denis Shapovalov
14
15


4
Milos Raonic
18
16


5
Jannik Sinner
19
17


6
Alex de Minaur
22
22


7
Stan Wawrinka
24
24


8
Aslan Karatsev
26
25



Daniel Evans
27
27



Lorenzo Sonego
28
28



Fabio Fognini
29
29



Reilly Opelka
35
35



Adrian Mannarino
36
37



Alexander Bublik
37
38



Albert Ramos-Vinolas
38
39



Benoit Paire
40
36



Filip Krajinovic
41
41



John Millman
43
43



Cameron Norrie
45
49



Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
46
45



Marin Cilic
47
46



Laslo Djere
53
54



Aljaz Bedene
54
55



(WC) Andy Murray
123




(WC)





(WC)





(WC) A+





(SE)





(Q)





(Q)





(Q)





(Q)








And the Alternates:




1
Nick Kyrgios
56
56


2
Jeremy Chardy
58
57


3
Feliciano Lopez
61
61


4
Alexei Popyrin
62
62


5
Sam Querrey
67
66


6
Gilles Simon
69
68


7
Corentin Moutet
72
70


8
Yen-Hsun Lu
679
71 (PR)


9
Frances Tiafoe
73
73


10
Pablo Andujar
68
75


11
Stefano Travaglia
77
76


12
Thiago Monteiro
79
78


13
Radu Albot
88
79


14
Salvatore Caruso
81
81


15
Marcos Giron
82
82


16
Steve Johnson
86
83


17
Pierre-Hugues Herbert
83
84


18
Lucas Pouille
84
85


19
Norbert Gombos
87
87


20
Soonwoo Kwon
90
89

[themass15]

Strange they only have Brits confirmed. Halle (the same week) has 4 of the top 10 lined up.

[themass15]

I thought the entry list for Queens was due to be announced on the 17th.

[themass15]

At last the entry list for Queens is out. Very disappointed Stef isn't on it.

https://www.lta.org.uk/major-tennis-events/british-major-events/cinch-championships/event-guide/player-entry-list/

[JAMES4578]

Sure there will be entertaining matches, however we have seen better line ups.

[Sallydaisy]

Many top players have not yet committed to either London or Halle - among them Djokovic, Nadal, Thiem and Tsitsipas - so there may yet be some interesting Wildcard choices.
;)

The Queens Qualifying Entry List is below - a few them might also be interested in a Wildcard!
1st Alt is Tsonga, Liam Broady is 9th.



Seed

Name

Current
Ranking

Entry
Ranking



1

Grigor Dimitrov

17
17


2
Taylor Fritz
33
33


3
Tommy Paul
55
55


4
Jeremy Chardy
58
58


5
Feliciano Lopez
61
61


6
Alexei Popyrin
62
62


7
Sam Querrey
67
67


8
Gilles Simon
69
69



Corentin Moutet
72
72



Frances Tiafoe
73
73



(WC)





(WC)





(WC)





(RA)





(RA)





(RA)

[Caro]

Not a stellar line up so far but if there’s Andy and Evo, I’m happy ... as long as I get to see one or both of them ;) Hoping Tsitsipas gets a late wild card too.
Disappointed to see Grigor on the qualifying list! As a former champ, you’d think they’d give him a wildcard! :sad:
Gill and I are going Weds 16th

[Sallydaisy]

Disappointed to see Grigor on the qualifying list! As a former champ, you’d think they’d give him a wildcard! :sad:
He could well be considered for a WC, you never know!

[themass15]

Jackie and I also there that day and the Thursday

[suttontennis]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/57421306
I suppose it's too easy to associate Kyrgios and pain in the neck. But I've done it anyway.

[Sallydaisy]

Possible Andy won't make it to Queens ...

Andy Murray an injury doubt for Queen’s with Wimbledon 2021 just three weeks away
https://inews.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-injury-queens-wimbledon-2021-grand-slam-doubt-1044673?ITO=newsnow

[Jan]

:sad::nailbiter:

[JAMES4578]

A bit of a downer but guess we will await further news.

[clancy]

Is Andy due to play just singles at Queens or is he down for doubles too?

[Sallydaisy]

Is Andy due to play just singles at Queens or is he down for doubles too?
Just singles.

[HoopGirl]

Possible Andy won't make it to Queens ...

I was hoping that was untrue.

That’s worrying - especially given Queens is only a few days away.

Hope he will be okay to play. He’s got a chance to have a good run there

[themass15]

Really disappointed to see Tsitsipas has taken a wild card into Halle. 5 of the top 8 players are there

[exislander]

If he gets through first round against Paire second likely to be top seed Berretini! Aargh!!!

[themass15]

Where is Schwarzmann?

Doubles field much better quality than the singles.

I read in the Times Andrea Gaudenzi is trying to upgrade Queens or Halle to a 1000 event. On this year's partcipants it is a no brainer, plus which Halle has a roof.

[JAMES4578]

Queen's Draw here, does not seem to attract as many big names nowadays. https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/london/311/draws


(https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/london/311/draws)

[Hawkeye]

Is Halle coughing up the big bucks, or is it our oft-complained about tax laws, or the cost of living and accommodation and living in London?

[themass15]

Queen's Draw here, does not seem to attract as many big names nowadays. https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/london/311/draws


(https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/london/311/draws)

Certainly not this year, when you see de Minaur as the 4th seed compared to Rublev at Halle!

[themass15]

Is Halle coughing up the big bucks, or is it our oft-complained about tax laws, or the cost of living and accommodation and living in London?

Someone suggested easier travel between Paris and Halle but I understand it is in the middle of nowhere and not near an airport

[Hawkeye]

But Queen's is a helluva lot nearer SW19.

[themass15]

Such a shame because Queens is a lovely tournament and, as you say close to SW19

[banskogirl]

Someone suggested easier travel between Paris and Halle but I understand it is in the middle of nowhere and not near an airport

Do they have traffic lights and or IMHO happy, traffic light, button pushing politicians?

[Silverdee]

Draw out, Andy to play Benoit.

[cazza99]

Could it be easier with quaranteening rules staying within the EU to go to Halle, or will that make no difference?

[themass15]

Could it be easier with quaranteening rules staying within the EU to go to Halle, or will that make no difference?

Maybe Halle has better facilities for the players onsite, a bit like the snooker in Milton Keynes. To my knowledge there are no decent hotels near Queens, or Wimbledon come to that. Eastbourne is a different story.

[Jane]

No sign of Andy on tomorrow's OOP.

[themass15]

No I read earlier he is playing on Tuesday.

Perhaps he requested it

[goldfish]

Very happy - tickets for Tuesday and the weather looks great too. Have been very unlucky with the rain in the past few years so feel this is well deserved! Feeling a tad excited.

[Guerkins2]

Very happy - tickets for Tuesday and the weather looks great too. Have been very unlucky with the rain in the past few years so feel this is well deserved! Feeling a tad excited.
Have a great time! Just a tad jealous ;)

[themass15]

Jackie and I going Wednesday and Thursday, not looking good for Thursday

[goldfish]

Hope you get to see some good matches and avoid the rain.

[Guerkins2]

Hope you both have a couple of great days :dance::cheer::dance:

[banskogirl]

Yes, hoping you have a great time this week! Andy too :clap:

[RosieBear]

Huzzah, it's not only time for Queens but it's an odd numbered year so just maybe this is the point things start falling into place for Andy :peace: In 2013 he had a terrible clay season, which saw him skip RG to protect his back but we all know what happened once he got on the grass. It makes a massive difference and I wish him all the very, very best as he takes to the lovely green stuff this year.

Hope everyone going to Queens has a brilliant time! :)

[JAMES4578]

Looking forward to Queens and of course Andy's return, whilst not played many matches lately hopefully he can get into a groove on the grass. Whilst not the strongest field should see some entertaining tennis, hope all those going have a great time! The rest of us can enjoy it on Tv (on both BBC and Prime Video)

[cazza99]

They said on breakfast TV this morning that Andy is playing tomorrow :)

[exislander]

Jack Draper from nearly 5 games down to Sinner came back to win first set 7-6. Well done!

[JAMES4578]

Jack Draper came back from 0-4 and 2-5 down to take first set on breaker over 3rd seed Jannik Sinner 8-6! 1 all in 2nd.

[exislander]

Great win by Jack! 7-6 7-6

[RosieBear]

What a tremendous first win on the main tour for Jack! Down in both sets but came roaring back. And an ace on first MP - very composed and impressive :clap::clap::clap:

[Jan]

:bravo: Jack!

[JAMES4578]

Sinner served for 2nd but Draper fights back to get the win 7-6(8-6), 7-6(7-2) . A great win, even if Sinner faltered somewhat. However as match progressed Jack looked more comfortable on the grass.

[themass15]

Unbelievable by Jack, what a good start for him, although one bit of me is disappointed as I had hoped to see Sinner for the first time

[themass15]

Andy 3rd on Centre tomorrow

[themass15]

Very happy - tickets for Tuesday and the weather looks great too. Have been very unlucky with the rain in the past few years so feel this is well deserved! Feeling a tad excited.

You have a great OOP tomorrow!

[banskogirl]

Well done Cam and especially to Jack! What a calm and cool first main draw ATP win :clap:

[Sallydaisy]

Great wins for Cameron and Jack!
Shame for Liam ...
:GBflag:

I had friends here for lunch so the first match I watched was Feli Lopez v Marchenko.
It was delightful to watch - Feli produced some wonderful grasscourt tennis - and he won!

[cazza99]

link to oop Tuesday.

Dan is second and Andy third. https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/london/311/daily-schedule?day=4

[Nessie]

Great OOP. Really looking forward to our day there with Goldfish and John.:yahoo::yahoo:

[RoastLamb]

Fab lineup Tuesday! Hope Denis wins too.

[Sallydaisy]

LOTS of BRITS in action at Queens tomorrow - but not Andy Murray!

Centre Court
Norrie vs Karatsev 2nd
Draper vs Bublik 3rd

Court 1
Bambridge/Inglot vs Cabal/Farah 12:00
Skupski/Skupski vs Opelka/Peers 2nd
Murray/Soares vs Karatsev/Purcell 17:30

Court 5
Broady/Peniston vs Herbert/Mahut 13:00
Salisbury/Ram vs Norrie/de Minaur 4th

[JAMES4578]

Shapovalov had fairly tight battle with qualifier Vukic but won in 2 breakers (though had trailed 6-3 in 2nd). Cilic has just beaten Ofner at almost 9.10 PM 6-2,6-7,7-6 and will next face Fognini.

[Jane]

Well done Jack Draper - wins 7-6, 7-6 :GBflag: :cheer: :cheer:

[JAMES4578]

Jack was broken back but easily wins the breaker 7-0, well done!:clap::clap::cheer::cheer:

[lovetennis]

Fantastic. Got a bit worried when he lost his serve at 5-4 but then brought it home by playing a brilliant TB :GBflag:

[Jan]

Two great wins :GBflag::bravo:

[RosieBear]

Tremendous Jack! Bublik difficult opposition in his own way - easy power and distracting - Jack did well to keep focus and take care of his own game. Cam and Jack through guaranteeing a Brit in the semi, Dan and Andy tomorrow - much needed happy summer days. Well done and thanks for the fun guys.
:cheers:

[banskogirl]

Well done Cam and Jack! isn't this green stuff great..........and Andy and Dan tomorrow :grass:

[patlowe]

I've been beavering away all day today so that I can be completely free to watch Dan and Andy tomorrow. I did manage to keep in touch with today's play though. Tremendous efforts, impressive really, from both Cam and Jack. What a bonus. I love it when my tennis screen turns green. Live for it every year, and after being deprived of it last summer this is double the joy.

[cazza99]

oop for Thursday - https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/london/311/daily-schedule

Dan first on Centre, followed by Andy.

[cazza99]

oop for Friday - en/scores/current/london/311/daily-schedule?day=7

Dan on second and Cameron vs Jack on third.

[JAMES4578]

Shapovalov comfortably put out defending champion Feliciano lopez 6-2,6-3 Had hoped for better match but Lopez not the same force and Dennis certainly played well. Tiafoe also through in straights over Troicki.

[banskogirl]

Andy sounded pretty update in his post match interview. Talking about how there were only 15 points between him and Matteo and how he feels his movement etc can be improved with matches. :big grin:

Much more positive than the commies today.

[Sallydaisy]

Given the Met Office weather forecast I doubt we'll see much tennis being played today at Queens! It might ease up sometime after 3.00pm ... but they might have abandoned play by then. Here's an update from Cinch an hour ago:

Unfortunately, it's still raining.
There will be no play on any court outside before 2pm
and the wheelchair singles today has been cancelled.
Wheelchair doubles will be played indoors from 2pm:
Bailey/Houdet vs Egberink/Fernandez
Followed by: Hewett/Reid vs Gerard/Olsson

BBC2 is now showing an old black and white movie version of KingKong!
Why on earth couldn't they show a previous Queens Final with Andy Murray winning it???
:lol:

[Sallydaisy]

UPDATE FROM CINCH
:wimbrolly:
The latest from the referee’s office is that there will be no play before 3pm.
As a result, we have a revised order of play.


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E4KpQ1wWEAA2i2A?format=jpg&name=900x900

[Sallydaisy]

No play before 4pm & doubles matches cancelled for the day. More updates to follow.

[Jan]

Apparently starting soon ........

[Sallydaisy]

Rain due again from around 7pm and quite heavy.

Current scores:

CENTRE: Berretini leads Dan Evans by 1-0 (7'6)
Norrie v Draper to follow (but rain might mean they don't play)

COURT 1: Cilic is 6'3, 2'4 versus De Minaur
Shapovalov v Tiafoe to follow (but rain might mean they don't play)

[cazza99]

Shame Dan lost.

One reason why some players may go to Halle is that it has got a roof. Useful for today!!!:rain:

[Sallydaisy]

Shame Dan lost.

One reason why some players may go to Halle is that it has got a roof. Useful for today!!!:rain:

Yes, especially because then they can have a bit of 'extra' roof covered court practice for Wimbledon!

[JAMES4578]

De Minaur gets the win over Cilic 4-6,6-3,6-4- now faces top seed Berrettini in the semis.

[banskogirl]

De Minaur gets the win over Cilic 4-6,6-3,6-4- now faces top seed Berrettini in the semis.

Brill! Looking forward to the next round now :)

[RosieBear]

All the Brits so impressive today. Cam beats Jack in a high quality match, and give him as good a chance of going all the way as anyone left in - he's so confident. Jack a hugely exciting prospect for the future. And bravo Dan - just pipped by a player many are tipping to win Wimbledon.
:clap::clap::clap:

Only quibble is John Lloyd calling Cam "Knaw-rie" - ugh.

[JAMES4578]

I thought it might have been somewhat closer but still seen some quality tennis, Cameron too strong for Jack today though the conditions did help- well done! However we will be seeing a lot more of Jack Draper in the future, certainly impressed this week!

[RoastLamb]

C'mon Denis!!! I did not enjoy watching his match on court 1. The camera angle is too low. Anyway, keeping my fingers crossed for him tomorrow.

[Stell]

I watched the Cameron and Jack match until nearly the last game.

[JAMES4578]

Berrettini too strong for De Minaur as he reaches final 6-4,6-4. The Australian puts up some resistance but unfortunately not able to extend the match.

[Sallydaisy]

Seen (https://twitter.com/frameyourself) at Queens ...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E4Uq-DrXEAAeu6h?format=jpg&name=large

[cazza99]

:rolling: Do you have to lie down on your back legless to drink then.

[Big Al]

:lol: but Im reminded of something, in certain golf clubs you are not allowed to stand at the bar and drink...