2017 ATP Sudden Death League: FRENCH OPEN

Krish872007

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Welcome to our 16th event of the 2017 ATP Sudden Death League season, and the 2nd Slam Event of the year:

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Roland Garros - The 2017 French Open
Paris, France
28 May - 11 June, 2017
(Outdoor) Clay


RULES (Slam/Major Event):

1. In the Main Draw, you pick one player who you think is going to win. It's a knock out-system: if the player you picked wins, you're through to the next round. If he loses, you're out.

2. You pick one player per "half" of the draw for the first 3 rounds. From the Round of 16 (R4), pick by the round - this will mean making 10 correct picks in total to win the title.

3. 3. You can pick a player only ONCE. Obviously it's important to make smart choices in order to get far. If you have no picks remaining, you're eliminated from the competition.

4. You cannot pick a player from a match that has started already.

5. You cannot advance to the next round via a walkover since it is hard to know exactly when someone announced they were pulling out HOWEVER this rule does not apply once you reach the semifinals

6. Since you cannot win a match by a walkover it is highly advised that you make a back-up pick to your main pick - when listing your picks make sure you specify which is your back-up.

7. If the player you picked retires during the match, you're out. If he retires before the match, your back-up pick will be used.

8. If the opponent of the person you picked withdraws and is replaced by a lucky loser your original pick will stand unless you specifically change it. (Usual caveat with this rule and the consideration of BU applies - as stated in my Monte Carlo and Barcelona threads.)

9. NEVER edit your pick. If you want to change your pick, please quote your old pick and choose a new player. Edited posts will not be taken into consideration.

Picks for Slams will be structured as follows:

Pick 1: Round 1 Half 1
Pick 2: Round 1 Half 2
Pick 3: Round 2 Half 1
Pick 4: Round 2 Half 2
Pick 5: Round 3 Half 1
Pick 6: Round 3 Half 2
Pick 7: Round of 16 (Round 4)
Pick 8: Quarter-Finals
Pick 9: Semi-Finals
Pick 10: The Final

This usually depends on which half of the draw plays first - this will be revealed by Saturday 27th May. Bear in mind that this tournament has a Sunday start.

SCORES FOR THIS TOURNAMENT

1 correct pick: 50
2 correct picks: 100
3 correct picks: 160
4 correct picks: 220
5 correct picks: 300
6 correct picks: 380
7 correct picks: 500
8 correct picks: 800
9 correct picks: 1300
Winner: 2000

2017 LEAGUE FILE (Roland Garros)

DEFENDING CHAMPIONS:

JJGUY
Tennis sensation
InsideOut900
JadeC
Voriad

The draw will take place on Friday 26th May.
You are permitted to make conditional picks for the following half/round if you find that your pick is one of the last matches for that half/round and your next desired pick is scheduled to play before your original pick.
 
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QUALIFYING ROUNDS:

The Qualifying Rounds start on Monday 22nd May. There are additional points on offer for those who wish to participate. I will link to a draw for this as soon as it becomes available.

Make 1 pick per round. An incorrect pick during Qualifying will NOT eliminate you from the Main Draw.

SCORES:


1 correct pick = 25
2 correct picks = 50
3 correct picks = 100

2017 FRENCH OPEN SDL SEEDINGS:

Here are our Top 16 seedings for the French Open - based off the current Entry Rankings (updated to include Rome results).

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2017 ATP SDL RACE TO LONDON:

Here is the updated Race Rankings (only Top 10 shown). Those who finish in the Top 8 will have a chance to compete in the World Tour Finals "Bonus" Competition and potentially reap further rewards.

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I have also set up a "Race to Wimbledon" sheet for those interested in that sort of thing. It uses the same formula that Wimbledon uses when taking into account points earned during prior grass seasons to determine seedings for The Championships.

RACE TO WIMBLEDON
 
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@Krish872007, very cool initiative to do the Race to Wimbledon!
If I may give a suggestion, I think it would be great to have career high rankings, like the WTA Sudden Death League has. I imagine it would be a lot of work to go backwards, so we can just add the feature from now on. It may upset some ex number 1 :p but we should start at some point anyway.

I'd be more than happy to contribute in case you decide to go for it and need some extra help. Anyways, amazing work as always setting up those threads and the league!
 
@Krish872007, very cool initiative to do the Race to Wimbledon!
If I may give a suggestion, I think it would be great to have career high rankings, like the WTA Sudden Death League has. I imagine it would be a lot of work to go backwards, so we can just add the feature from now on. It may upset some ex number 1 :p but we should start at some point anyway.

I'd be more than happy to contribute in case you decide to go for it and need some extra help. Anyways, amazing work as always setting up those threads and the league!
I'm an "ex no.1" :)
 
@Krish872007, very cool initiative to do the Race to Wimbledon!
If I may give a suggestion, I think it would be great to have career high rankings, like the WTA Sudden Death League has. I imagine it would be a lot of work to go backwards, so we can just add the feature from now on. It may upset some ex number 1 :p but we should start at some point anyway.

I'd be more than happy to contribute in case you decide to go for it and need some extra help. Anyways, amazing work as always setting up those threads and the league!

Thanks! Yeah why not, I'll give it a go - will PM once I have the basics ready
 
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