Week 40 - ATP Challenger 100 - Open de Vendée - Mouilleron-le-Captif, France (indoor hard)

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Week 40 - ATP Challenger 100 - Open de Vendée - Mouilleron-le-Captif, France (indoor hard)

indiana · Tennis legend

JonH comes home wrote:
Jack back to 86 live rankings and Liam at 97 live rankings. Liam could have 4 players come past him again but seems unlikely all will. Reckon he could be back top 100 again next week...

Re Liam, 4 players could move past him this week which I agree is unlikely.

Though one thing worth bearing in mind is that with the Shanghai Masters on the next rankings will not to be until 16/10 so next week's challengers will also count. Liam himself is down for Bratislava.

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

indiana wrote:
JonH comes home wrote:
Jack back to 86 live rankings and Liam at 97 live rankings. Liam could have 4 players come past him again but seems unlikely all will. Reckon he could be back top 100 again next week...
Re Liam, 4 players could move past him this week which I agree is unlikely.
Though one thing worth bearing in mind is that with the Shanghai Masters on the next rankings will not to be until 16/10 so next week's challengers will also count. Liam himself is down for Bratislava.

oh, right, no rankings next week, darn, that is a wait and a half!!

stevemcqueen · Futures qualifying

The standard of hitting in this match was exceptional. Does anyone have any knowledge re. the speed of the surface they are playing on? Both players had trouble finishing points, and I don't think many of us would say that JD is under powered. In the first set and a half, Jack's net game and drop shots were poor. Prizmic served for the second set at 5-3. This game lasted 23 minutes, but he eventually took the match into a decider.

I so wish that the ATP would stream these matches in higher res. The incremental cost would be trivial, and I already pay for Tennis TV which is the ATP's service for top level tournaments. I'd be happy to pay for better coverage of these second tier events provided there is no idiot commentary like there is on telly in the grass court season. Could we get Mike Cation over here for some European challengers? I so appreciated him sharing his conversations with players when Dan and Marcus were making huge efforts on the American Challenger circuit. Please no camera operators though! I don't want to see closeups of spectators etc etc

Var · Satellite level

Arthur is a break up in the first set against Goffin - never seen him so aggressive on a second serve- worth a watch.

LordBrownof · Futures level

I have been so impressed with Arthur the last few weeks. Looks an excellent top 100 prospect. Takes the first set against Goffin.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Charlie Broom had Goffin on a plate but he just refused to be beaten

I expect Goffin to show similar stubborness today....

But I'm rooting for Arthur to get over the line on this one

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Stircrazy wrote:
QF: (7) Jack Draper WR 92 vs (WC) Lucas Poullain (FRA) WR 282 (= CH)
Poullain beat a fellow WC, Martineau, who beat Stricker, the second seed, in straight sets in the first round...

L16: (Q) Arthur Féry WR 319 defeated (4) David Goffin (BEL) WR 99 by 6-4 3-6 6-2 biggrin

Impressive third set.

*****

QF: (Q) Arthur Féry WR 319 vs Giulio Zeppieri (ITA) WR 129 (CH = 115 in February)

-- Edited by Stircrazy on Thursday 5th of October 2023 07:55:08 PM

Var · Satellite level

Great win, Arthur - congrats. Ranking in 200s now? not sure.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

I knew our little 'Frenchie' would get this one

Great play from Arthur - wonderfully dynamic, balanced and fluid in his acceleration on the ball, as always.

Priesty · Challenger level

That is some win, a guy of Goffin's experience and pedigree!

So glad Arthur seems to have decided to go full time on the tour, and this shows it was the right decision. I've had a soft spot for him ever since his heartbreaking defeat by Griekspoor in the FQR at Wimbledon a few years ago and would love to see him do well.

Madadman · Masters Series Champion

What a win! Since the rankings updated yesterday Goffin is ranked 99. Is this Arthurs first top 100 scalp?

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Var wrote:
Great win, Arthur - congrats. Ranking in 200s now? not sure.

315 - another win needed for top 300

paulisi · Tennis legend

Var wrote:
Great win, Arthur - congrats. Ranking in 200s now? not sure.

Not yet, live 315. One more win would do it.

Var · Satellite level

paulisi wrote:
Var wrote:
Great win, Arthur - congrats. Ranking in 200s now? not sure.
Not yet, live 315. One more win would do it.

Must watch the semis! Come on, Arthur!