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Manaus
11-01-2012, 21:51
There's a buzz around the air – hot Melbourne sun, first grand slam of the year, staying up till the early hours of the morning. It could only mean one thing, the Australian Open is here and it's also the first Bubble Gap race of the year!
http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/prestonjjrtr/Smileys/Smiley27.gif

If you need to remind yourself of the rules or you're new to this competition, then please read the rules posted here (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?538-Bubble-Gap-Championship-2012-AO-open!!!-Deadline-Sun-15th-Jan-23.59-UK-time). As explained in that thread, the aim of this competition is to guess the bubble gap after the Australian Open. The current race rankings are as follows:


http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7742/race9112f2.jpg

The current bubble gap is 100. That's Andy's score (250) – Dolgopolov's score (150) = 100.

The highest possible bubble gap is 2070. This is Andy winning the title, with Dolgopolov going out in the 1st round and someone who hasn't gained any points yet getting to R4 in the Aus Open (180 points).
The smallest bubble gap is simply 0. This is where Andy falls to 8th or 9th in the rankings and is tied in points with the other.

However, do keep in mind that there is a possibility that Andy may fall out of the top 8 (hope not!). Just as a point of information, in the worst case scenario where Andy loses in the 1st round and falls out of the top 8, the biggest gap would be around 425.
Remember that regardless of whether you think Andy will be in the top 8 or outside it, your guess is still a positive number.

So in summary, your guess is between 0 and 2070. If you don't want to do any maths then just guess a random number and see how things turn out!
Remember that you can't guess the same number as someone else and once you've posted your guess you can't change it.

Ranking points on offer for the Australian Open are:


R1: 10
R2: 45
R3: 90
R4: 180
QF: 360
SF: 720
F: 1200
W: 2000


Good luck to all who take part and may the best driver win!
:trophy:

Deadline: Sunday 15th Jan, 11.59pm


Edit: Fixed a few typos, updated post with Thursday results.
Edit2: Updated post with Friday results. Current bubble gap is now set no matter what happens in Sydney/Auckland.
Edit3: Updated chart with Ferrer win. Bubble gap for worst case scenario of Andy losing 1st round has increased from 350 to 425.
Edit4: Updated chart with Nieminen win. He actually gets 112 points as I forgot to add his points for going through qualifying.

Manaus
11-01-2012, 21:52
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/7099/raceaussf.jpg http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/338/bgausfinal.jpg

Entry list:


Name

Guess


hfwardhouse

1950


pabbers

1750


VamosVixs

1250


jaysee

1930


Linda

1800


-J-

2050


Genbrit

1300


Golden Lady

1850


Oscar

1980


Yorkie

1200


Manaus

1820


AllyB

2010


Lizzim

2020


cazza99

1150


JAMES4578

1700


Sallydaisy

1900


eblunt

1100


Ace!

1099


rondun

1120


DaveArneRiise

1000

hfwardhouse
11-01-2012, 22:19
I shall go first ..... 1950

pabbers
12-01-2012, 12:24
Me next:

1750

Manaus
12-01-2012, 17:30
Updated the post with today's results. The current gap is now 115 (decrease from 130).

VamosVixs
12-01-2012, 17:53
1250

jaysee
12-01-2012, 18:23
1930

Linda
12-01-2012, 20:33
1800

Manaus
13-01-2012, 17:36
Updated first post with Friday's results. The current bubble gap has now decreased from 115 to 100. For anyone who is waiting for the bubble gap to settle I can confirm that regardless of what happens in Sydney and Auckland it will stay at 100.

-J-
13-01-2012, 18:02
got to be ten to nine
20:50

Genbrit
14-01-2012, 03:44
1300 Vroom Vroom

Golden Lady
14-01-2012, 18:31
1850

Oscar
14-01-2012, 20:09
1980 please

Ace!
14-01-2012, 20:17
Why does Ferrer have 325points? shouldn't it be 250 And Nadal should only have 90 points

Or i'm going mad?

Manaus
14-01-2012, 20:26
Why does Ferrer have 325points? shouldn't it be 250 And Nadal should only have 90 points

Or i'm going mad?

Ok, this gets confusing. Basically, the ATP considers the year end to be the end of the WTF which is run in November. Anything that runs after the WTF till the real end of the year counts towards the race for 2012 (don't ask me why, ATP logic). The Davis Cup final runs shortly after the WTF and you get ranking points for that. Each singles win in the final nets you 75 points and points from Davis Cup counts as a 500 tournament event. Nadal won 2 singles and Ferrer one so they get 150 and 75 points respectively.

It's the reason why you may also see low ranked players inside the race top 100 at the beginning of the year as many of these players play Future tournaments in December.

Ace!
14-01-2012, 20:38
:thanks: Manaus!!

Yorkie
14-01-2012, 21:27
1200

Manaus
14-01-2012, 23:32
I'll take 1820.

Just a bit more than 24 hours to get your entries in.

AllyB
15-01-2012, 01:23
First time trying this so, ... 2010

Lizzim
15-01-2012, 14:57
Ok, random number guess coming up :)

2020

-J-
15-01-2012, 14:59
Ok, random number guess coming up :)

2020you had a (perfect) vision ?

Lizzim
15-01-2012, 15:06
you had a (perfect) vision ?

Why does my number mean something?

It really was a random number plucked out of thin air :)

Hawkeye
15-01-2012, 15:09
you had a (perfect) vision ?It was a good guess in hindsight...

Linda
15-01-2012, 15:11
Shows a lot of foresight ;)

Lizzim
15-01-2012, 15:18
Oh Ok, I see :)

cazza99
15-01-2012, 18:21
1150

JAMES4578
15-01-2012, 18:23
1700

Sallydaisy
15-01-2012, 19:31
1900

Manaus
15-01-2012, 20:05
2100

I may have done my maths wrong but I don't think the bubble gap can be as high as 2100. As far as I can see 2070 is the highest. If you want to change your guess I can make an exception in this case. If you're happy with 2100 then that's fine too.

Sallydaisy
15-01-2012, 20:28
I may have done my maths wrong but I don't think the bubble gap can be as high as 2100. As far as I can see 2070 is the highest. If you want to change your guess I can make an exception in this case. If you're happy with 2100 then that's fine too.

Thanks Manaus; doing too many comps at once!
:thumbup:

eblunt
15-01-2012, 20:39
1100

Ace!
15-01-2012, 22:08
1099

Manaus
15-01-2012, 23:00
Thanks for everyone's entries so far. :thumbup:
Anyone who hasn't entered yet you have less than an hour. Don't be shy.:)

rondun
15-01-2012, 23:59
What a brilliant idea for a competition!
- good work Manaus;)

I'll try 1120

Manaus
16-01-2012, 00:00
What a brilliant idea for a competition!
- good work Manaus;)

I'll try 1120

Welcome back! :wave: You're just in time too.:)

-J-
16-01-2012, 00:02
What a brilliant idea for a competition!
- good work Manaus;)

I'll try 1120good to have you back :wave:

DaveArneRiise
16-01-2012, 00:08
1000

rondun
16-01-2012, 00:10
good to have you back :wave:


Welcome back! :wave: You're just in time too.:)
Good to be back!
- You know the deadline is just a suggestion :red devil:
Good effort with keeping the BGGP going :clap:

DaveArneRiise
16-01-2012, 00:13
Good to be back!
- You know the deadline is just a suggestion :red devil:
Good effort with keeping the BGGP going :clap:

I know, I missed it. I can have no complaints if you don't allow my entry.

Manaus
16-01-2012, 00:15
The leader has spoken so I'll accept your entry Dave. :)


Good to be back!
- You know the deadline is just a suggestion :red devil:
Good effort with keeping the BGGP going :clap:

Thanks, let me know when you want to take over. :)

Sallydaisy
16-01-2012, 00:17
Manaus, we tend to keep this comp open for chatter but you need to say if you're prepared to accept any more entries given that play has started.

Manaus
16-01-2012, 00:19
Manaus, we tend to keep this comp open for chatter but you need to say if you're prepared to accept any more entries given that play has started.

Play has started so yes entries are now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered.

rondun
16-01-2012, 00:32
Thanks, let me know when you want to take over. :)
Looks like you're doing just fine, keep going as you are if you're happy with it while I get used to the new surroundings!
(I haven't even thought about starting up a race chart for 2012 yet anyway #newyearresolutionsyoucanleavetilllater)

So this Murray guy... worth watching?

Manaus
16-01-2012, 00:42
Looks like you're doing just fine, keep going as you are if you're happy with it while I get used to the new surroundings!
(I haven't even thought about starting up a race chart for 2012 yet anyway #newyearresolutionsyoucanleavetilllater)

So this Murray guy... worth watching?

Hopefully worth staying up till the early hours of the morning to watch him. :) With a certain 'Mr Lendl' in his box I've got a good feeling.

Manaus
16-01-2012, 01:04
20 drivers turn up in sunny Melbourne. Whether they're there for a race or just trying to get away from the cold weather back home no-one knows but onto the track they go for qualifying. They're a couple of new drivers joining in this year along with some returning faces and all of them want to start off the year by being champion in Melbourne.

With a heated qualifying race done DaveArneRiise, (who barely made it in time for the race thanks to a certain benefactor) comes out on top to lead the pack followed by Ace!.
New driver eblunt and rondun, returning from a short hiatus makes up the 2nd row.
cazza99 and Yorkie start behind them with VamosVixs and last year's champion Genbrit lining up in the 4th row.
JAMES4578 and pabbers round off the top 10.

Drivers are all ready and the flag is about to come down. Who will triumph and take the first victory of 2012?

(Note: leaderboard will be displayed and updated in the 2nd post of this thread)

pabbers
16-01-2012, 10:15
20 drivers turn up in sunny Melbourne. Whether they're there for a race or just trying to get away from the cold weather back home no-one knows but onto the track they go for qualifying. They're a couple of new drivers joining in this year along with some returning faces and all of them want to start off the year by being champion in Melbourne.

With a heated qualifying race done DaveArneRiise, (who barely made it in time for the race thanks to a certain benefactor) comes out on top to lead the pack followed by Ace!.
New driver eblunt and rondun, returning from a short hiatus makes up the 2nd row.
cazza99 and Yorkie start behind them with VamosVixs and last year's champion Genbrit lining up in the 4th row.
JAMES4578 and pabbers round off the top 10.Drivers are all ready and the flag is about to come down. Who will triumph and take the first victory of 2012?

(Note: leaderboard will be displayed and updated in the 2nd post of this thread)

:shocked:

Manaus
17-01-2012, 18:50
The flag comes down and they're off...

...Oh wait, before everyone sets off, it's probably best if they make sure that they're dressed lightly. Got to remember to put on some suncream too. Oh and have a cold beverage as well. It's pretty hot out there, health and safety first and all that. Don't want anyone collapsing in the heat.

Don't worry the race will start soon enough...

rondun
17-01-2012, 19:10
Here's something for the golfists while we wait for the red light to go out...
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/rondun/amcom/2012%20comps/TennisGolf-2012-OZO.png
..Andy eventually makes his way onto the leaderboard

rondun
19-01-2012, 17:18
For fun can you guess:
1) the highest placed TennisGolf R2 loser and 2) the lowest placed player in R3?

Manaus
19-01-2012, 18:01
Checks all done it appeared everyone was ready to go until a few people are spotted in the stands collapsing from the heat. A time out is called as said people are treated, delaying the race further.

So...another round of drinks then? :wino:



For fun can you guess:
1) the highest placed TennisGolf R2 loser and 2) the lowest placed player in R3?

I'm guessing:
1) Andreas Beck
2) Julien Benneteau

rondun
19-01-2012, 19:07
Looks like it could be a long delay!

Nope, though funnily enough both Beck and Benneteau are 32nd equal on 3 under. Plus there are four R2 players ahead of Beck & four R3 players behind Bennetau!
The second one might be obvious if you think about it... then again the more I think about it, it probably isn't

Manaus
21-01-2012, 12:52
Emergency dealt with and drinks finished, everyone gets back into position. The lights turns green and they're off...

...Yes, they're really off this time, this isn't Paris 2.0. In fact quite the opposite, maybe the long wait made everyone restless as they're driving as fast as they can, looks like we're in for a pretty competitive race. No drama yet though, things are going smoothly at the moment.

Whether it will stay that way though remains to be seen...

rondun
22-01-2012, 11:22
Oops - nearly missed the start after a "comfort break", hopefully there won't be too many bugs on the track in this race...

Oh and the answer to the TennisGolf Q was 1) Simon on 6-under & 2) Isner on 1-under
Andy is moving up the leaderboard nicely, but it's scary how easy Nole is going - he won Wimbledon on 24-under and he's already 22-under after 3 rounds here :shocked:

rondun
23-01-2012, 20:23
Nothing much happening on track, so...

Novak's still cruising as he maintains his 7 point lead at the top of the leaderboard, (lets hope that changes soon!) while Andy consolidates 5th place just 1 shot behind "the rest".
Berdy actually falls below Almagro after dropping a shot in their close match... as well as a lot of respect!
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/rondun/amcom/2012%20comps/TennisGolf-2012-OZO.png

-J-
23-01-2012, 20:31
did you count last nites eagles for andy ?

rondun
23-01-2012, 23:25
Yep up to date.
This comp is obviously extremely important to Andy as he's playing this one really smart. Every time he thought Kukushkin was about to throw in the towel he handed him a game in order to maximise his break point chances. Smart Lad!
Looking forward to a few Albatrosses in the next match, but still a way to catch Novak who could, but hopefully won't, beat his US Open score of 32 under

Manaus
24-01-2012, 09:19
Apologies for not updating yesterday. My computer broke down and I spent most of the evening getting it running again. Thankfully the bubble gap files are still intact.

Anyway, charts have been updated with R4 results and posted as usual in the 2nd post of this thread. Still nothing major happening but I get the feeling that there will be some action soon. :)

Manaus
25-01-2012, 18:06
Round and round the track they go, who will stop first no-one knows...

Sorry that sounded lame but in all seriousness it is getting very hot out there. It's coming down to who will last till the end of the race rather than who the fastest is. We're arriving at the business end of the race and still no change in positions however, drivers at the front appear to be struggling the most with the heat...

Who will be the first to pit in for an ice bag? Or will all the drivers hold out until the end?

AllyB
25-01-2012, 18:46
Sorry to everyone else, but if i've done my sums right I really hope Sally wins this!

-J-
25-01-2012, 18:49
Sorry to everyone else, but if i've done my sums right I really hope Sally wins this!what you make the total ?

AllyB
25-01-2012, 18:51
Andy on 2250, making the bubble gap 1890

jaysee
25-01-2012, 21:00
Andy on 2250, making the bubble gap 1890

Looks right to me, which would make it an all-girls podium in this grand prix!:trophy::trophy::trophy:


Here's hoping! (Where's Pabbers' anti-jinx potion?)

-J-
25-01-2012, 21:05
Looks right to me, which would make it an all-girls podium in this grand prix!:trophy::trophy::trophy:


Here's hoping! (Where's Pabbers' anti-jinx potion?)just as well the race dosnt involve reversing into the garage :pirate:

Sallydaisy
25-01-2012, 21:07
just as well the race dosnt involve reversing into the garage :pirate:
erm, delegating that little job to the pit lane lads
:shades:

jaysee
25-01-2012, 21:09
Watch it!!:red devil:

rondun
25-01-2012, 21:11
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/rondun/car_on_wall_woman_driver.jpg

-J-
25-01-2012, 21:12
just as well the race dosnt involve reversing into the garage :pirate:


erm, delegating that little job to the pit lane lads
:shades:http://freeemoticonsandsmileys.com/animated%20emoticons/Funny%20Animated%20Emoticons/danger%20driving.gif

pabbers
25-01-2012, 21:13
Looks right to me, which would make it an all-girls podium in this grand prix!:trophy::trophy::trophy:


Here's hoping! (Where's Pabbers' anti-jinx potion?)

366

-J-
25-01-2012, 21:13
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/rondun/car_on_wall_woman_driver.jpg:rolling: poor elfmobile

Sallydaisy
25-01-2012, 22:05
:rolling: poor elfmobile
Can't possibly be the efl-mobile; there's no pointy toes sticking out the windows.

-J-
25-01-2012, 22:14
Can't possibly be the efl-mobile; there's no pointy toes sticking out the windows.dont think you looked close enough
http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa337/j_acobite/ef.png

Sallydaisy
25-01-2012, 22:16
:rolling::rolling::rolling::rolling::rolling:

That's scuppered HER membership of the RAC.

DaveArneRiise
26-01-2012, 00:33
Am I really winning? Surly not lol

rondun
26-01-2012, 16:05
Am I really winning? Surly not lolSince the 1st lap!

The Prosecution rests (autos.aol.com/article/video-woman-stranded-in-car-for-days-in-dairy-wastewater-pond)

DaveArneRiise
26-01-2012, 22:51
I don't understand why I'm winning. AllyB said the bubble gap is currently 1850 or something? My guess was 1000 :confused:

Manaus
26-01-2012, 22:54
I don't understand why I'm winning. AllyB said the bubble gap is currently 1850 or something? My guess was 1000 :confused:

The current gap is 610. AllyB was just stating that if Andy goes on to win the title (we hope!), the gap will be 1890.

-J-
26-01-2012, 22:56
I don't understand why I'm winning. AllyB said the bubble gap is currently 1850 or something? My guess was 1000 :confused:no ally was saying IF Andy beets rafa it would be 1850, if he loses to nole you win

DaveArneRiise
26-01-2012, 23:06
I suppose that's a decent consolation then ;)

Linda
26-01-2012, 23:18
Hope you don't mind, David, but I really hope you lose :)

-J-
26-01-2012, 23:21
sorry David im with Linda, ;)

DaveArneRiise
26-01-2012, 23:25
Same, some consolation to me not winning this :cheer:

Manaus
27-01-2012, 19:21
The sun continues to shine in Melbourne but everyone manages to hold out.
DaveArneRiise keeps up the pace until the end and passes the finishing line first to take the first victory of the year. http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/checkeredflag.gif
Ace! finishes second with eblunt following very close behind to finish 3rd.


http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/330/podiumaus.jpg

Top ten get the following points:



DaveArneRiise

25


Ace!

18


eblunt

15


rondun

12


cazza99

10


Yorkie

8


VamosVixs

6


Genbrit

4


JAMES4578

2


pabbers

1



Not much action but congratulations to DaveArneRiise, Ace! and eblunt along with all the other point scorers! :clap:
You all get a bit of a rest before the next race in Indian Wells. See you there. :)

hfwardhouse
27-01-2012, 21:09
Thanks Manaus :thumbup:

pabbers
27-01-2012, 21:29
I see I excelled myself again!

Thanks Manaus.

cazza99
27-01-2012, 21:49
Well done Dave :clap:

-J-
28-01-2012, 07:24
well done Mr Riise:clap::clap::clap:

Oscar
28-01-2012, 08:45
Well done DAR, ACe and eblunt. And thanks Manaus for keeping the BG going!

Oh yes and thanks Rondun for the TennisGolf!

See you all at Indian Wells

Ace!
28-01-2012, 11:20
:thanks: for the work Manaus!!!


I should really be in 1st place as Dave missed the deadline!!! OVER to the RACE stewards!

rondun
28-01-2012, 12:53
Yep well done all, but lets hope we can actually have a race next time and those with faith in Andy can get rewarded!.
Thanks Manaus for making my life easier!
Oh - and a 2 race ban to Ace for wasting the stewards time!

So as far as the TennisGolf is concerned...
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/rondun/amcom/2012%20comps/TennisGolf-2012-OZO.png
at least Andy is deservedly the best of the losers!
Djoko already beating his remarkable US open score, but of course he could always drop a few shots in the final

Manaus
28-01-2012, 14:23
I should really be in 1st place as Dave missed the deadline!!! OVER to the RACE stewards!

Don't look at me, I was overruled. :halo: Over to rondun...



Oh - and a 2 race ban to Ace for wasting the stewards time!

His judgement stands.

AllyB
28-01-2012, 14:44
Oh - and a 2 race ban to Ace for wasting the stewards time!

Can I appeal - i think any ban should cover all competitions!

Evidence:
I never want to say this again........... COME ON FEDERER!!:shamed::laugh:

-J-
28-01-2012, 14:47
should be forced to watch reruns of Andrew castles career highlights

AllyB
28-01-2012, 14:47
that'll last a while!

DaveArneRiise
28-01-2012, 14:59
I wished I hadn't of won for obvious reasons, but will take the win all the same. Well done to others on the podium!

Ace!
28-01-2012, 16:07
:thanks: for the work Manaus!!!


I should really be in 1st place as Dave missed the deadline!!! OVER to the RACE stewards!


This was a joke, bit of banter? why, am i being ban:shrug::sad:

Manaus
28-01-2012, 16:24
This was a joke, bit of banter? why, am i being ban:shrug::sad:

Don't take it too seriously Ace, rondun and the rest of us are just joking around. Banter as you say.
In the worst case scenario you could disguise yourself and slip into the next race. ;)

rondun
28-01-2012, 16:55
LOL you should know by now if you dish out banter round here, you should expect some back!

Anway if this is the criteria...

Can I appeal - i think any ban should cover all competitions!

Evidence:


I never want to say this again........... COME ON FEDERER!!:shamed::laugh:
then I need to ban mysel...

Bit of me would like that, but the other 99% wants Fed to get to the final so he can be beaten by Andy after dispatching the world no 1 on the way and shut his smug gobness up once and for all!

hfwardhouse
28-01-2012, 18:12
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Linda
28-01-2012, 18:58
Well done David! :clap: :clap:

But this must have been the most boring F1 race ever, it was just a procession :sad:

rondun
28-01-2012, 21:01
Yep - never really made it past the drivers parade.
Think 390 must be the biggest winning score so far

rondun
29-01-2012, 17:13
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/rondun/amcom/2012%20comps/TennisGolf-2012-OZO.png
... so Novak finishes this off on an amazing 36 under - 4 better than his US Open score. Lets hope that's as low as he can go!

Notable mentions to Dolgo & Simon for out performing their positions (or having easy games depending on your point of view) & at the other end of the spectrum are Isner / Mahut & Tomic who had a few close games / got further than they should have!