2009 ATP Tennis Tour [Winner: ga7]

by **flexmaster33** on Mon Jul 06, 2009 2:23 pm

Hi everyone...new brackets will go out tonight.

But just wanted people to have a heads up that I have another tourney taking signups...It's a team format based on the NCAA track and field championships.

Here's the link...if interested sign up in that thread please.

viewtopic.php?f=90&t=91252

by **flexmaster33** on Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:13 pm

sorrry guys...we're in a slow stage of play right now, so not much new to report...I'll update brackets tonight regardless and will probably start the second-round of Davis Cup to get some of us playing again. French Open should start soon, just waiting for a few more matches to get completed so I can update the $$ list somewhat.

by **Frito Bandito** on Wed Jul 08, 2009 7:59 pm

you're doing an awesome job with the tournament!

by **Tupence** on Wed Jul 08, 2009 8:03 pm

Frito Bandito wrote:you're doing an awesome job with the tournament!

I agree!

by **flexmaster33** on Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:53 am

thanks...I hope to keep things moving...I know it stinks to sit around and wait after a first-round loss...first-hand experience there already

by **plash.ricrem** on Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:05 pm

Plash Ricrem was downing his sorrows in Southern Comfort when we found him at the hotel bar following his straight sets defeat in the 2nd round of the Charleston classic.
"I don't have much to say. I still love the city of Charleston, but I knew it was a bad day when I showed up at the court and the judges said I had to play left landed (ridiculously terrible drops in the flat rate games). Things became even worse when early in the first set I was informed I couldn't use the challenge system on disputed calls (losing throws left, right, and center). One thing led to another and although I tried my best it just wasn't in the cards today. Of course we then played a match for fun and I won that. Just gotta shrug it off in time for whatever's next. Is it the French? I think I'll be ready to kick ass and take names in that one. Of course, I also want to try my best in my Davis Cup doubles match, which I should actually be getting to right now." He then abruptly exited the bar, telling the barkeep to put it on ATP chairman Flexmaster's tab.

by **flexmaster33** on Sat Jul 11, 2009 2:11 am

DBandit and markec are meeting in the finals of the Dubai Championships...marking a second title clash between the #1 and #2 players on the $$$ list.

by **plash.ricrem** on Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:33 pm

Plash Ricrem exploded at reporters who questioned his intensity following his straight set defeat by Flexmaster in the French Open 1st Round. When a reporter wondered aloud if Ricrem (who, like Flexmaster, is a member of the Oregon track team) threw the match, Ricrem grabbed a nearby French baguette and began to beat the man senselessly about the head, with it. He was restrained by security guards and took a few minutes to compose himself. "Look, Flex is a good guy and I wish him all the best this tourney, but there's no way I'd ever throw a match, particularly a major." Ricrem then went on to blame his poor performance on his accommodations, "It was some crazy 70's style bed and breakfast. The pillows were extra firm, and then I got woken up at 3 am by some French call girls. I'm pretty sure Flex may have sent them. I told them to leave, but they were quite persistent, so we stayed up and talked until the dawn about the meaning of life and burden of being a multisport athlete/ coach. The next thing I know, its 30 minutes before the match and I have to hail a cab to the stadium."

Yet Ricrem seemed confident that a turnaround is in his future (even if he may be fined by the ATP), "I think things are going to turn around. I'm currently in the midst of a solid first set of a Davis Cup semis, and things can't get much worse, right?"

by **gambler21210** on Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:09 pm

gambler21210 wins 3 sets 2 love in final of caribean

i think the heat got 2 coach in final it was one way traffic
my serve and volley was awesome and coach was always on the back foot
1set 6 /4
2set 6 /2
3 set 6 /0

ps my first satillete tourney win
hope theres more 2 come

by **flexmaster33** on Tue Jul 14, 2009 3:57 am

Sun Tzup claims the South Africa final (week 2 tourney) in straight sets to earn the $93,000 top prize. Some second-round matches have started in the French Open.

by **NotNowKato** on Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:22 pm

NotNowKato managed to defeat WPBRJ in the French Open in straight sets & is looking to climb the Leaderboard after a disappointing start to the ATP season.

by **Hopscotcher** on Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:34 pm

I won first round 2-0. And then I sigh with relief. "I'm spent!"

by **flexmaster33** on Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:07 pm

After further inspection I discovered I had forgotten to string me racket before my 6-0, 6-0 loss to heyheymymy in the second round. Those details will kill you, I'll have to hire a trainer or something

by **NotNowKato** on Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:49 am

Got thru my 2nd round of the French open by 2-1sets. After my 1st round victory I took the 1st set with a double Ace serve (MixSet & 3bonus set territories), giving me the confidence to finish it in straight sets, but General Flashman hit back with a dazzling display to bring it level at 1set all. The final decider opened up with a break of serve for me (gained bonus territory 1st round), allowing me to just hold serve for long enough to find an opening to finally break serve & wrong foot Flashman twice to seal victory in France, totally exhausted, dehydrated & in need of a long rest - French weather this time of year is just glorious, but hard to maintain on the court, especially when playing such a determined opponent as General Flashman, really good game, looking forward to the next round!

by **flexmaster33** on Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:48 am

Scottishleaf comes back from a first-set loss to beat Flashman and keep Spain alive in the Davis Cup semis...down 2-1 with two matches ongoing.

Last reminders going out tonight to some with open games...so please join ASAP if you have an open block.

by **flexmaster33** on Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:57 pm

quick update...new brackets are out as the French Open nears the quarterfinals...week 5 will start soon.

sorry I've been sick the last few days, so it took awhile to get back to speed on updates.

Also, note that ga7 won the Charleston Open

by **plash.ricrem** on Fri Jul 24, 2009 3:50 pm

flexmaster33 wrote:Scottishleaf comes back from a first-set loss to beat Flashman and keep Spain alive in the Davis Cup semis...down 2-1 with two matches ongoing.

Last reminders going out tonight to some with open games...so please join ASAP if you have an open block.

"Everyone to the pub, the first round is on me!" was the jubilant exclamation of Plash Ricrem following his and heyheymymy's straight set doubles victory (5281198) over Spain which launched the UK into the Davis Cup finals. Ricrem called their victory, "Probably the biggest highlight of my young career. I thought heyhey and I did a solid job playing as a team and it just feels good to contribute to the UK cause after losing in straight sets in our first round match. Plus you know, the prize money certainly doesn't hurt!"

by **flexmaster33** on Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:56 pm

the prize $$$ is really minimal when you take into account currency exchange rates, multiplied by the average temperature in Cameroon this July, divided by the number of residents in Melbourne.

Really, I only unveiled part of the formula when it comes to Davis Cup play. :lol:

by **flexmaster33** on Sat Jul 25, 2009 3:13 am

Shoop76 takes over for Sun Tzup starting with week 5 tournaments

by **flexmaster33** on Mon Jul 27, 2009 3:40 pm

Davis Cup semis are complete with Germany and Great Britain set for a finals showdown after picking up tight 3-2 wins...doubles matches decided both clashes.

vykingsfan64 closed out Germany's straight-set doubles win, taking over with a flurry of hits after his partner went down with a hamstring injury (eliminated) in the middle of the second set.
"We just couldn't get anything past him," USA's flexmaster said. "It was like there were five players on the other side of the net...unbelievable."

WEEK 5 tourneys will go out Tuesday morning, along with an updated money list

by **flexmaster33** on Tue Jul 28, 2009 3:39 am

Brackets for Week 5 tourneys The Italian Grand Prix and the Grand Moscow are now up...and first-round matches for Moscow have been sent...I'll send first round Italy in the morning.

by **plash.ricrem** on Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:04 am

In a battle of Davis Cup doubles partners, Heyheymymy overcame a strong start by Plash Ricrem to advance to the 2nd round of the Italian Grand Prix. Reached after the match Ricrem bemoaned the excellent food in italy, claiming that his loss was due to eating "too much delicious tortellini prior to the match. It just sorta gained on me, you know what I'm saying?" Any sort of heavy cream sauce didn't appear to slow Ricrem down through the first set and a half, as he was able to dial his service games up a notch (3 card mixed set after 3 card mixed set) to jump out to a first set victory, and race ahead in the second. "Unfortunately, heyhey isn't ranked 3rd in the ATP rankings for merely giggles, and was able to counter every shot of mine with one of his own. However, I really feel though like I let the 2nd set slip away. Once we got to the 3rd set, I was all out of power (no spoils) and my concentration waned a bit (thinking too much about pasta? resulting in some unlucky rolls.) I mean I guess it's good the prize money went to a team UK player, but I think I could have used it a little more than he could. Now if you excuse me, I've got to go find some more of those yummy breadsticks to eat."