ToneDaBass
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So, I've been trying to post an accurate representation of the status of players' qualification on Wikipedia's 2010 ATP World Tour Finals page. In terms of qualifying, quoting the ATP Rankings FAQ:
Therefore, just like in previous years when the ATP would publish "The Race", it makes sense to look at qualification in terms of only points earned this year. The ATP Rankings don't reflect this, as they include points from the 2009 US Open Series, 2009 US Open, and the 2009 late season tournaments.
Fortunately, there is a third party site tracking (in real-time) the year-to-date points. I tried to post these on the 2010 ATP World Tour Finals Wiki, but some annoying jerk keeps on putting back the normal ATP Rankings. I'm hoping that I can garner a bit of support from the knowledgeable folks here at the TW forum to support the logic of looking at only YTD points for this case. Some support in the discussion page would be much appreciated. Thank you.
The year-to-date rankings is an indicator of what the South African Airways ATP Rankings will be on 15 November, the Monday after the end of the regular season. Players finishing within the Top 8 of the South African Airways ATP Rankings on 15 November after the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Paris will qualify for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, beginning 21 November. The year-to-date rankings include points earned in 2010 plus points earned at the 2009 Davis Cup final and late-season 2009 Challengers played after the 2009 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.
Therefore, just like in previous years when the ATP would publish "The Race", it makes sense to look at qualification in terms of only points earned this year. The ATP Rankings don't reflect this, as they include points from the 2009 US Open Series, 2009 US Open, and the 2009 late season tournaments.
Fortunately, there is a third party site tracking (in real-time) the year-to-date points. I tried to post these on the 2010 ATP World Tour Finals Wiki, but some annoying jerk keeps on putting back the normal ATP Rankings. I'm hoping that I can garner a bit of support from the knowledgeable folks here at the TW forum to support the logic of looking at only YTD points for this case. Some support in the discussion page would be much appreciated. Thank you.