Offical Thread of Eddie Herr

[babolatking]

post any scores, upsets, stats or predictions my predictions

18's: Wil Spencer
16's: Tennys Sandren
14's: Denis Kudla
12's: Luca Corinteli (MID ATLANTIC PRIDE!!!)

[redsoxrock930]

no way, first of all kudla is 15, second of all spencer will get crushed by birankis and jancowiz, third of all sandgren isn't even on the list, although he might be playing.

[Dashbarr]

Kudla is 14; he's in the class of 2011

Secondly, i think Thatcher or Kecki will take this one.

[10isDad]

Kudla is 14; he's in the class of 2011

Secondly, i think Thatcher or Kecki will take this one.

Per the ITF tennis website, Kudla was born in August of 1992, regardless of his graduating class.

[BradBaughman]

Per the ITF tennis website, Kudla was born in August of 1992, regardless of his graduating class.

Thacher is definatly a semi or better hes good

[redsoxrock930]

thacher is very good, he went to my elementary school when i lived in la, and now that i live in sb he plays for the enemy. Brad, you should come with deit to watch the sb vs hw match or the uni vs hw match or the sb vs uni match, one of those should be at the hw campus which isn't too bad a drive.

[babolatking]

The tournament starts thursday right?? friday???, and brad is deit playin 12's, or 14's qualies

[10isDad]

Boys 18s update:

Evan King, who received a wildcard into the boys 18s, lost 3 & 2 to a Russian player named Zinyakov (currently 107 in the world)

Ryan Harrison beat an 18s qualifier 1 & 5

Filip Krajinovic (a 15 year old who received an 18s wildcard) beat last years 14s Orange Bowl champion Bernard Tomic 4 & 2.

[BradBaughman]

thacher is very good, he went to my elementary school when i lived in la, and now that i live in sb he plays for the enemy. Brad, you should come with deit to watch the sb vs hw match or the uni vs hw match or the sb vs uni match, one of those should be at the hw campus which isn't too bad a drive.

hey redsox would love to see those schools play,bad part is im so pressed for time ,,im accually trying to make more time for deit were only getting to hit (work together) with deit sometimes only once a week sometimes 2x and ussally for about an hour if were lucky he needs more one on one if were gonna raise his level ,,but if were ever on our way up there will get in touch with you ,,it would be great if you to could hit together Brad

[NebAce1]

Boys 18s update:

Evan King, who received a wildcard into the boys 18s, lost 3 & 2 to a Russian player named Zinyakov (currently 107 in the world)

Ryan Harrison beat an 18s qualifier 1 & 5

Filip Krajinovic (a 15 year old who received an 18s wildcard) beat last years 14s Orange Bowl champion Bernard Tomic 4 & 2.

Wow. Krajinovic is tearing it up right now. Any details on the match?

[GRANITECHIEF]

I thought someone mentioned that Ryan Thatcher was playing, but i don't see him on the draw?

http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/Draws/TournamentDraws.aspx?T=47033

[10isDad]

I thought someone mentioned that Ryan Thatcher was playing, but i don't see him on the draw?

http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/Draws/TournamentDraws.aspx?T=47033

I think it was somebody predicting who they thought would win without looking to see who was playing. The same person thought that Kecki would win. He lost in the 1st round to the #1 seed.

Thacher is not a competitor.

[10isDad]

More updates on US players in the 18s 1st round:

Brennan Boyajian beat Xander Spong from the Netherlands. Unfortunately, he gets the #1 seed Ignatik tomorrow.

Kudla - lost in three sets in the first round (played 18s)

Sandgren beat the #15 seed 3 & 6(4)

Domijan won

James Seal won 6(3) & 3

Klahn beat a British qualifier 6-2, 1-6, 6-1

Lawrence Formentera lost 1 & 4 to the #4 seed

Controversial wildcard recipient Peter Kobelt lost 2 & 1

Rhyne Williams won

[babolatking]

hey, 10is dad, what age group is ur son playin...

[trojankid]

post any scores, upsets, stats or predictions my predictions

18's: Wil Spencer
16's: Tennys Sandren
14's: Denis Kudla
12's: Luca Corinteli (MID ATLANTIC PRIDE!!!)my predicitions

18s Ricardas Berankis or Brnard Tomic 16s Tennys Sandgren 14s Chrishan Harrison 12s joseph digiulio or giauluigi quici

[NebAce1]

my predicitions

18s Ricardas Berankis or Brnard Tomic 16s Tennys Sandgren 14s Chrishan Harrison 12s joseph digiulio or giauluigi quici

Tomic already lost first round to Krajinovic 2 and 4.

[10isDad]

Wow. Krajinovic is tearing it up right now. Any details on the match?

From Zootennis:

One of the marquee matches of the day in boys 18s singles first round play was wild card Filip Krajinovic of Serbia against Bernard Tomic of Austria. Assigned to the "Stadium Court," also known as Nick's Court, the two 15-year-olds attracted a three-deep crowd along the fence and dozens of spectators in the bleachers despite the hot sun and the many other matches nearby. I saw only the last three games of the match, but I was impressed by both boys. The level of play was high, and it was about tennis--there was none of the emotion and anguish so common on the IMG/Bollettieri Academy courts this week. At 4-3 in the second set, after Krajinovic had won the first 6-2, the Serb broke the No. 7 seed to earn an opportunity to serve for the match. He was broken at love, but Krajinovic never so much as swatted at a ball in anger, nor did he raise his voice or betray any disappointment. After the changeover, Krajinovic returned the favor, breaking Tomic at love. On match point, he hit a delicate drop shot that Tomic did get to, but was unable to control and pushed long. With Krajinovic's recent run (20 junior matches and counting), there can be no second-guessing of his decision to take the wild card into the 18s and withdraw from the 16s.

[BradBaughman]

From Zootennis:

One of the marquee matches of the day in boys 18s singles first round play was wild card Filip Krajinovic of Serbia against Bernard Tomic of Austria. Assigned to the "Stadium Court," also known as Nick's Court, the two 15-year-olds attracted a three-deep crowd along the fence and dozens of spectators in the bleachers despite the hot sun and the many other matches nearby. I saw only the last three games of the match, but I was impressed by both boys. The level of play was high, and it was about tennis--there was none of the emotion and anguish so common on the IMG/Bollettieri Academy courts this week. At 4-3 in the second set, after Krajinovic had won the first 6-2, the Serb broke the No. 7 seed to earn an opportunity to serve for the match. He was broken at love, but Krajinovic never so much as swatted at a ball in anger, nor did he raise his voice or betray any disappointment. After the changeover, Krajinovic returned the favor, breaking Tomic at love. On match point, he hit a delicate drop shot that Tomic did get to, but was unable to control and pushed long. With Krajinovic's recent run (20 junior matches and counting), there can be no second-guessing of his decision to take the wild card into the 18s and withdraw from the 16s.

awesome to hear that this boy was in control with his emotions great to know but once again hes not and American were they run the show ,,, thanx for the report ,, sure this kid will be on our tv's soon!!

[10isDad]

Brief update on the boys Eddie Herr:

Ryan Harrison beat a Colombian qualifier in 3 sets

Filip Krajinovic beat Brit Daniel Cox 6(5) & 2

Tomorrow: Harrison vs. Krajinovic!

Other Americans still in the 18s draw: Bradley Klahn, Rhyne Williams, Wil Spencer

Americans still in the 16s draw: Raymond Sarmiento, Junior Ore, William Parker and Sekou Coker Bangoura

Americans still in the 14s draw: Christian Harrison & Dennis Novikov (they play each other tomorrow), Spencer Newman

[babolatking]

Brief update on the boys Eddie Herr:

Ryan Harrison beat a Colombian qualifier in 3 sets

Filip Krajinovic beat Brit Daniel Cox 6(5) & 2

Tomorrow: Harrison vs. Krajinovic!

Other Americans still in the 18s draw: Bradley Klahn, Rhyne Williams, Wil Spencer

Americans still in the 16s draw: Raymond Sarmiento, Junior Ore, William Parker and Sekou Coker Bangoura

Americans still in the 14s draw: Christian Harrison & Dennis Novikov (they play each other tomorrow), Spencer Newman

so who does harrison play tomorrow Krajinovic or Novikov????

[10isDad]

^^^Ryan Harrison plays Filip Krajinovic (18s) / Christian Harrison plays Dennis Novikov (14s)

[babolatking]

I thought someone mentioned that Ryan Thatcher was playing, but i don't see him on the draw?

http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/Draws/TournamentDraws.aspx?T=47033


why don't they have the draw up for 16's????.... interesting doubles draws...

[10isDad]

Official draws are through tennisinformation dot com. Direct link to the page through eddieherr dot com

[BradBaughman]

10is dad are down there right(florida) now or watching it via PC on your desk

[10isDad]

10is dad are down there right(florida) now or watching it via PC on your desk

In Arizona, checking via PC

[GRANITECHIEF]

Is streaming available?

[10isDad]

^^^Don't think there's any streaming available. Too bad. Might be a good suggestion for next year: have some live streaming video available.

[redsoxrock930]

maybe they'll have it for the o-bowl

[GRANITECHIEF]

Nice work DiGuilio into the semi's and finals of the dubs with topspinner Brymer.

Asami goes down with a 3rd set bagel in round of 16.

[10isDad]

18s matches completed so far:

Filip Krajinovic beat Ryan Harrison 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(7)

Alex Domijan d. T. Sandgren 6-2; 6-1


16s matches completed so far:

J. Silva Jr. d. Jr. Ore – 7-6(4); 6-2

Wil Parker d. P. Filin – 7-5; 1-6; 6-4

Sekou Coker Bangoura d. D. Sofaer – 2-6; 6-2; 6-3

[babolatking]

18s matches completed so far:

Filip Krajinovic beat Ryan Harrison 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(7)

Alex Domijan d. T. Sandgren 6-2; 6-1


16s matches completed so far:

J. Silva Jr. d. Jr. Ore – 7-6(4); 6-2

Wil Parker d. P. Filin – 7-5; 1-6; 6-4

Sekou Coker Bangoura d. D. Sofaer – 2-6; 6-2; 6-3

Filip Krajinovic is on fire!!!! too bad jr. ore lost..... Sandgren got crushed

[10isDad]

Filip Krajinovic is on fire!!!! too bad jr. ore lost..... Sandgren got crushed

Krajinovic plays Domijan tomorrow. Could be another American biting the dust, but Domijan, as you said, "crushed" Sandgren so who knows...

[10isDad]

Dennis Novikov beat Christian Harrison 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Americans left:

Boys:
14s: Dennis Novikov, Robert Livi, Spencer Newman
16s: Will Parker & Sekou Coker Bangoura
18s: Chase Buchanan, Alex Domijan

Girls:
14s: Monica Puig
16s: Courtney Dolehide, Maria Belaya, Alexandra Cercone & Zoe De Bruyker
18s: Melanie Oudin & Julie Boserup

[NebAce1]

18s matches completed so far:

Filip Krajinovic beat Ryan Harrison 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(7)

Alex Domijan d. T. Sandgren 6-2; 6-1


16s matches completed so far:

J. Silva Jr. d. Jr. Ore – 7-6(4); 6-2

Wil Parker d. P. Filin – 7-5; 1-6; 6-4

Sekou Coker Bangoura d. D. Sofaer – 2-6; 6-2; 6-3

Krajinovic keeping it alive. I still haven't found any specific details about his game though. Nice win for Domijan, but I think he'll lose to Krajinovic, because In my opinion Harrison's better than Domijan.

[BradBaughman]

10is dad the boy sandegren hes pretty good but very heavy on the feet ,, deit hit with him for about 20mins in april and thats was one of the things i noticed but in his age group hes tall so he can get away with that,, but entering the higher levels it wont work as well

[10isDad]

From Colette Lewis (Zoo Tennis):

I moved to the "stadium court" match of the day pitting two of the world's best 15-year-olds, Ryan Harrison of the U.S. and Filip Krajinovic of Serbia. Although only a few years removed from the 12s, neither player had any trouble ending a point, especially in the final four or five games of the match. After surviving two match points, it was Krajinovic who moved on with his 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7) win, but to the scores of spectators who witnessed it, the result was secondary to the heart, poise and skill shown by both players.
I arrived just when Krajinovic had earned the split, and in the first game of the third set, he was broken. A crucial turning point came when Harrison had two break points at 3-1, but couldn't convert them. He needed that extra break serving at 5-4. At 30-30, a Krajinovic forehand caught the tape, giving Harrison a match point, but a very nervous forehand that landed several feet behind the baseline brought it to deuce. Another forehand error by Harrison gave Krajinovic the ad, and he put away an overhead to even it at 5.

The advantage didn't last long, however, as Harrison hit two stunning backhand winners down the line on his way to a 0-40 lead and this time it was Krajinovic who made a forehand error to give Harrison his second chance to serve it out. This time he didn't reach a match point, and at 30-40, a backhand error sent the match to the tiebreaker.

The crowd grew as the word of the tiebreaker spread, and the Serbs among them were especially demonstrative. Neither player showed any disappointment and little emotion, and both seemed to raise the level of their game when they were behind. That was Krajinovic at first, but when he ran out to a 5-0 lead in the tiebreaker, it was Harrison that stepped up his play, and he saved three match points, the final one on Krajinovic's serve at 6-5, by executing an exquisite angle volley. After the change of ends, Krajinovic lost his fourth straight point on an errant forehand and Harrison had his second match point. This time it Krajinovic who came up with a winning volley, and when Harrison was passed at the net on the next point, it was Krajinovic who had the match point. He converted it--Harrison hit a forehand wide--and as the two shook hands, Krajinovic could be heard saying "good match, man."

[10isDad]

Alex Domijan beat Filip Krajinovic 2 & 4 today!!!

The other American left in the 18s (Chase Buchanan) lost today.

In the 16s, American Sekou Coker Bangoura won and is in the semi-finals.

In the 14s, Spencer Newman won to get a place in the semi-finals. Dennis Novikov lost a 3 setter to the #5 seed.

[GRANITECHIEF]

No one really cares much about the 12's but since i know these boys:

Boys 12's doubles:
So Cal boys DiGulio and Brymer couldn't make it over the Dang Hill, losing to Dang (China) and Hill (UK) 9-8 in the title match.
DiGulio also in singles final.

[10isDad]

No one really cares much about the 12's but since i know these boys:

Boys 12's doubles:
So Cal boys DiGulio and Brymer couldn't make it over the Dang Hill, losing to Dang (China) and Hill (UK) 9-8 in the title match.
DiGulio also in singles final.

If you go to zoo tennis dot com, you'll see there was some major controversy regarding this dubs match

[GRANITECHIEF]

You'd think they'd give em a line judge for the finals?

[BradBaughman]

wow thats to bad i hate when theres a scoring controversy or "some" bad line calls well what goes around comes around it just to bad it had to come around there,,well its only the 12s anyways just the place to learn and hone your game,, hopefully joe can bring the singles title home to ca

[BradBaughman]

You'd think they'd give em a line judge for the finals?

that is a pretty big tourny not to have a line judge in the finals ,,whats up with that,,hey is collin playing that gene jung deal

[GRANITECHIEF]

Yup! Headin down manana. How bout D?

[BradBaughman]

yah i guess hes playing that, its some kind of team deal i dont know much about it ,, but i may show up ,,2 of the other kids i work with are playing aneheim and they want me to go watch them ,,so i may be doing that while deit goes there!

[EasternRocks]

Domijian is gunna win it, all out.

[<3Tennis]

Have any of you guys seen Alex Domijan play?
I've heard that he has a great serve and forehand and is pretty tall.
But I just wanted more info about this guy. He beat Dmitrov and Krajinovic (who beat Harrison) and Tennys (2 and 1).

[redsoxrock930]

yea hes very tall (6 6) has a huge serve big forehand and is overall a very good player

[NebAce1]

Have any of you guys seen Alex Domijan play?
I've heard that he has a great serve and forehand and is pretty tall.
But I just wanted more info about this guy. He beat Dmitrov and Krajinovic (who beat Harrison) and Tennys (2 and 1).

Yea i've seen Domijan play. He's good. He has a big serve, and good forehand. He stays very close up on the baseline, and takes balls very early. He also shows almost no emotion when he's playing. He doesn't come to net that often, or at least when i saw him play, and I think once he incorporates that into his game he will be great.

[Lionheart]

And we have a champ, congratulations Gastão Elias!

Go Portugal!

[Guga_x]

Gastão wins!!!

On the same day that an icnredible swell got some surfers from all over the world to come near his home town (Lourinhã) to some tow-in action!!!

The world is upside down!! lol

[SalvadorVeiga]

Gastão won just like I predicted... Let's hope he plays O-Bowl. I bet next year IMG will make him play just the senior tour... this year he has only played 2 junior slams, Queens Juniors (which he won) and other 2 or 3 junior tournaments... It's time for senior tour next year...He's now in top 600 ATP, maybe next year he will be within 200 or maybe 150...

[SalvadorVeiga]

Gastão wins!!!

On the same day that an icnredible swell got some surfers from all over the world to come near his home town (Lourinhã) to some tow-in action!!!

The world is upside down!! lol

About the tow in surfing... it's not uncommon... Every year there's big surfing around this time of the year... If you think today was big wait for next year. to give you the example today it was 5.8 meters of swell with a wave period of 16 seconds...

Next week swell of 7.2 m and a wave period of 19 !!! seconds...besides the swell is facing more directly that the one that happened this weekend ;)

[GRANITECHIEF]

Big swell coming to SoCal too, along the Boys 12's title by DiGulio. He only lost 10 games in the last 5 matches and got the double bagel in the finals. Wow!!