USTA/ITA Regional Championships - Page 3

andfor · 10-21-2012, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TopDawg

Ohio Valley Regional - Singles draw.

5 of the 8 matches involve a Memphis player.

Round of 16 Schedule on Sunday
Anthony Rossi (UK) vs Ryan Lipman (Vandy)
David O'Leary (Memphis) vs Brandon Fickey (Tenn)
Gonzales Austin (Vandy) vs Johnny Grimal (Memphis)
Dimitrije Tasic (Indiana) vs Ben Davis (MTSU)
Connor Glennon (Memphis) vs Isade Juneau (Indiana)
David O'Hare (Memphis) vs Tom Jomby (UK)
Joe Salisbury (Memphis) vs Sebastian Stiefelmeyer (Louisville)
Mikelis Libietis (Tenn) vs Albert Wagner (Louisville)

Memphis advances a doubles team to the semis. Doubles draw updated. http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournamen....aspx?T=133269

Memphis, Louisville and the SEC schools impress. The two kids from IU are good. One is playing well despite a gimp knee. Looks like some great singles matchups today.

andfor · 10-21-2012, 07:32 AM

Thanks for all your work here TopDawg. You getting to watch any ITA anywhere?

db379 · 10-21-2012, 10:45 AM

TopDawg posted this news earlier off the Stanford tennis web site:

Nolan Paige knocked off top-seeded Kyle McMorrow of Washington 6-4, 7-6 (4), John Morrissey took down Gonzaga's Levin Guillermo 7-6 (5), 6-0 and Matt Kandath defeated Gonzaga's Olivier Jamin 6-3, 6-3.

Of note, Stineman lost to #2 seed in 3 very tight sets.

Great to see the freshman Nolan Paige knocked off the #1 seed!

I think this year's positions are going to be something like:

1) Kandath
2) Morrissey
3)Paige
4)Stineman/Ho
5) Romanowicz/Lin
6) Lin/Strobel, ....

TopDawg · 10-21-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by andfor

Thanks for all your work here TopDawg. You getting to watch any ITA anywhere?

No, I'm on daddy duty most weekends helping my wife with our 2 month old so it's just watching TV for me. I thought about coming down to Memphis to watch a little but just couldn't swing it.

TopDawg · 10-21-2012, 10:58 AM

Southeast Regional - Host Site

Quarterfinals
Van Overbeek (UF) def. Kelly-Houston (FSU), 7-5 6-3
Diep (UF) def. Pieters (UGA), 3-6 6-4 6-4
Valente (GaState) def. Melian (GT), 6-3 6-1
Spir (GT) def. Pasha (UGA), 6-4 3-6 6-3

Semifinals:
Valente (GaState) def. Spir (GT), 7-6(3) 6-4
Diep (UF) def. Van Overbeek (UF), 6-1 4-6 6-3

TopDawg · 10-21-2012, 11:22 AM

Southern Regional

Semifinals:
Nik Scholtz (Ole Miss) def. William Kallberg (Ole Miss), 7-6(6) 6-3
Romain Bogaerts (MSU) def. Becker O'Shaughnessey (Bama), 6-1 7-6(1)

Tennishacker · 10-21-2012, 12:41 PM

What is the purpose of regionals, some draws are much weaker than others.

B1G Tennis · 10-21-2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tennishacker

What is the purpose of regionals, some draws are much weaker than others.

Winners advance to the Indoor Championships. It's basically a way to get a more meritorious field, as opposed to giving a free pass to anybody who did decent last year (like the All-Americans).

Tennishacker · 10-21-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by B1G Tennis

Winners advance to the Indoor Championships. It's basically a way to get a more meritorious field, as opposed to giving a free pass to anybody who did decent last year (like the All-Americans).

Thanks, but wouldn't the finalist have rankings high enough to qualify?

Are the indoors 32 draw?

Satsuma Illini · 10-21-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tennishacker

What is the purpose of regionals, some draws are much weaker than others.

This is maybe my favorite tournament of the year. Every region gets a chance to duke it out and it always makes for an interesting national tournament. You get to see your own region showcased and then the nationals as well. It has its merits.

B1G Tennis · 10-21-2012, 01:04 PM

Based on this week, it seems like reports of OSU's demise have been greatly exaggerated. If Rola indeed comes back, they got:

1S: Rola (top 5 player)
2S: Kobelt (A little inconsistent because he relies on the serve so much, but still a top tier #2)
3S: McCarthy (Not sure why he isn't playing this weekend, but a very good #3)
4S: Van Engelen (Same as McCarthy with absence this week, but a solid player for sure)
5S: Christ (If this weekend is any indication, should be a very good #5. If he beats Hiltzik, I think it is safe to put him ahead of Bernstein as the best #5 in the *******)
6S: Smith (Probably the best #6 in the country outside of Virginia)

And if McCarthy or Van Engelen are injured or out for whatever reason, they have solid #6s in Diaz or Callaghan. If Rola returns, that looks like a team in the 2-5 range (behind Virginia, but competitive with Duke, USC, and UCLA).

Michigan should be a solid team in the 7-10 range. Illinois has depth and could conceivably be a top 16 team. The rest of the ******* is entirely devoid of great teams, unfortunately. Some solid teams (ND, Indiana, Minnesota) but nobody who can make it to Nats at Champaign.

Tennishacker · 10-21-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Satsuma Illini

This is maybe my favorite tournament of the year. Every region gets a chance to duke it out and it always makes for an interesting national tournament. You get to see your own region showcased and then the nationals as well. It has its merits.

I live in Socal, it would be nice once in a while to see northwest and the southwest in a combined tournament.

Satsuma Illini · 10-21-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by B1G Tennis

Based on this week, it seems like reports of OSU's demise have been greatly exaggerated. If Rola indeed comes back, they got:

1S: Rola (top 5 player)
2S: Kobelt (A little inconsistent because he relies on the serve so much, but still a top tier #2)
3S: McCarthy (Not sure why he isn't playing this weekend, but a very good #3)
4S: Van Engelen (Same as McCarthy with absence this week, but a solid player for sure)
5S: Christ (If this weekend is any indication, should be a very good #5. If he beats Hiltzik, I think it is safe to put him ahead of Bernstein as the best #5 in the *******)
6S: Smith (Probably the best #6 in the country outside of Virginia)

And if McCarthy or Van Engelen are injured or out for whatever reason, they have solid #6s in Diaz or Callaghan. If Rola returns, that looks like a team in the 2-5 range (behind Virginia, but competitive with Duke, USC, and UCLA).

Michigan should be a solid team in the 7-10 range. Illinois has depth and could conceivably be a top 16 team. The rest of the ******* is entirely devoid of great teams, unfortunately. Some solid teams (ND, Indiana, Minnesota) but nobody who can make it to Nats at Champaign.

Sounds about right. Rola is the big key. I still expect OSU and Michigan to duke it out for the Big Ten title this year. Illinois has some good young players but no solid #1 OR #2 so it's anybody's guess how they will do. If they end up top 16 I will be very happy.

B1G Tennis · 10-21-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tennishacker

Thanks, but wouldn't the finalist have rankings high enough to qualify?

Are the indoors 32 draw?

Yeah, only 32 people. 8 quarterfinalists from All-American. Normally, 2 or 3 wild cards, I think. Throw in these twelve qualifiers, and you are only talking about 14 or so guys who get in based on rankings if they don't win Regionals (this is assuming a little overlap between high rankings and quarters at AA & winners of Regionals). There are a lot of great players who aren't in that group.

Tennishacker · 10-21-2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by B1G Tennis

Yeah, only 32 people. 8 quarterfinalists from All-American. Normally, 2 or 3 wild cards, I think. Throw in these twelve qualifiers, and you are only talking about 14 or so guys who get in based on rankings if they don't win Regionals (this is assuming a little overlap between high rankings and quarters at AA & winners of Regionals). There are a lot of great players who aren't in that group.

Thanks again, if that's the case why not have a larger draw?

andfor · 10-21-2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TopDawg

No, I'm on daddy duty most weekends helping my wife with our 2 month old so it's just watching TV for me. I thought about coming down to Memphis to watch a little but just couldn't swing it.

Memphis wins 4 of their 6 matches today. 1 doubles and 3 singles. The test get more difficult tomorrow.

If any good teams have the guts to play them at home this year and you plan to make the trip let me know.

Satsuma Illini · 10-21-2012, 01:44 PM

MU's Stefan beats teammate King and will face Illini's Kopinski in one semifinal. Hiltzik won his quarterfinal match as well. Kopinski/Gosea are in the men's doubles final I think.

Men/Women Singles/Doubles Draws (Illini Tennis)

ClarkC · 10-21-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tennishacker

Thanks again, if that's the case why not have a larger draw?

Indoor facilities are usually not as big as outdoor facilities. Maybe they want to permit someone to host with good (but not numerous) indoor courts.

ClarkC · 10-21-2012, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B1G Tennis

Based on this week, it seems like reports of OSU's demise have been greatly exaggerated. If Rola indeed comes back, they got:

1S: Rola (top 5 player)
2S: Kobelt (A little inconsistent because he relies on the serve so much, but still a top tier #2)
3S: McCarthy (Not sure why he isn't playing this weekend, but a very good #3)
4S: Van Engelen (Same as McCarthy with absence this week, but a solid player for sure)
5S: Christ (If this weekend is any indication, should be a very good #5. If he beats Hiltzik, I think it is safe to put him ahead of Bernstein as the best #5 in the *******)
6S: Smith (Probably the best #6 in the country outside of Virginia)

And if McCarthy or Van Engelen are injured or out for whatever reason, they have solid #6s in Diaz or Callaghan. If Rola returns, that looks like a team in the 2-5 range (behind Virginia, but competitive with Duke, USC, and UCLA).

McCarthy is a 5th year senior. He seems to be playing Futures and men's opens this fall. I saw his name in the Mansfield, Texas, Futures this week (maybe in the qualifying draw). I suppose that he already has a degree, or can get one after the spring semester without any credits this fall.

McCarthy played behind Ille Van Engelen last year. I don't know that they will swap this year. Diaz had quite a run at the ITA All-American tourney.

Connor Smith is very good, but Duke and Virginia will both contest the best #6 claim. Not sure what USC and UCLA will show at that position this year. A lot of questions remain to be answered at the National Team Indoors in February. Depth has usually been a strength at Ohio State, and this year will certainly be no exception. They might miss Chase Buchanan more than most people think. He was on a tear to end the year, and was their best doubles player IMHO.

TopDawg · 10-21-2012, 03:22 PM

Ohio Valley Regional - Singles draw.

Round of 16 Schedule on Sunday
Ryan Lipman (Vandy) def. Anthony Rossi (UK) 6-3 6-7(5) 6-4
David O'Leary (Memphis) def. Brandon Fickey (Tenn) 6-4 7-6
Gonzales Austin (Vandy) def. Johnny Grimal (Memphis) 7-5 7-6
Ben Davis (MTSU) def. Dimitrije Tasic (Indiana), 6-0 6-2
Connor Glennon (Memphis) def. Isade Juneau (Indiana) 3-6 7-5 6-4
Tom Jomby (UK) def. David O'Hare (Memphis) 6-4 6-2
Joe Salisbury (Memphis) def. Sebastian Stiefelmeyer (Louisville), 6-1 2-6 7-5
Mikelis Libietis (Tenn) def. Albert Wagner (Louisville), 6-0 6-3

10-21-2012, 07:32 AM	#42
andfor Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,130	Thanks for all your work here TopDawg. You getting to watch any ITA anywhere? __________________ "i thought those were just a little harmless brown bugs, you know the ones take wings and fly? but it turned to be Flees." Fedace

10-21-2012, 10:45 AM	#43
db379 Professional Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,457	TopDawg posted this news earlier off the Stanford tennis web site: Nolan Paige knocked off top-seeded Kyle McMorrow of Washington 6-4, 7-6 (4), John Morrissey took down Gonzaga's Levin Guillermo 7-6 (5), 6-0 and Matt Kandath defeated Gonzaga's Olivier Jamin 6-3, 6-3. Of note, Stineman lost to #2 seed in 3 very tight sets. Great to see the freshman Nolan Paige knocked off the #1 seed! I think this year's positions are going to be something like: 1) Kandath 2) Morrissey 3)Paige 4)Stineman/Ho 5) Romanowicz/Lin 6) Lin/Strobel, .... Last edited by db379 : 10-21-2012 at 10:55 AM.

10-21-2012, 10:58 AM	#45
TopDawg Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 3,446	Southeast Regional - Host Site Quarterfinals Van Overbeek (UF) def. Kelly-Houston (FSU), 7-5 6-3 Diep (UF) def. Pieters (UGA), 3-6 6-4 6-4 Valente (GaState) def. Melian (GT), 6-3 6-1 Spir (GT) def. Pasha (UGA), 6-4 3-6 6-3 Semifinals: Valente (GaState) def. Spir (GT), 7-6(3) 6-4 Diep (UF) def. Van Overbeek (UF), 6-1 4-6 6-3 Last edited by TopDawg : 10-21-2012 at 11:46 AM.

10-21-2012, 01:44 PM	#57
Satsuma Illini Semi-Pro Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 648	MU's Stefan beats teammate King and will face Illini's Kopinski in one semifinal. Hiltzik won his quarterfinal match as well. Kopinski/Gosea are in the men's doubles final I think. Men/Women Singles/Doubles Draws (Illini Tennis) __________________ http://illinitennis.com/ Last edited by Satsuma Illini : 10-21-2012 at 01:54 PM.

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