2017 ATP Sudden Death League: Paris

Krish872007

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Welcome to the penultimate event of our 2017 ATP Sudden Death League Season:

Rolex Masters, Paris
30 October - 5 November, 2017
Indoor Hard


RULES (Masters 1000 Event):

1. 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. Prior to the Round of 16, you have to pick one player per day (day 1 - monday, day 2 - tuesday and day 3 - wednesday). In the R16, quarters, semis and finals you pick one player per round (equates to the same thing anyway).

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 can't 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 can no longer 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 unless you change your pick before your back up match begins.

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.)

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.


SCORES FOR THIS TOURNAMENT
1 correct pick: 60
2 correct picks: 120
3 correct picks: 190
4 correct picks: 280
5 correct picks: 400
6 correct picks: 600
Winner: 1000

2017 LEAGUE FILE (Paris)
 
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Hello Paris!

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Day 1: I doth protest this horrid lineup! If I must pick, I cannot ignore the GAS-K record vs Bennie Ballz

B/u: Simple SIMON
 
TOP 8 RACE BATTLE HEATS UP IN FINAL STRETCH:

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Absolutely YUGE tournament this.
I just qualified earlier today after winning in Basel (now 1,010 pts ahead of 9th place so cannot be passed in Paris). That still leaves 5 Top 8 spots open this week!

The Race Table above shows what each of the remaining contenders needs to do in order to qualify.

@stringertom is likely to secure the next spot but can guarantee a Top 8 place by reaching the Final, regardless of what anyone else does.

@luiz_gustavo, @boredone3456, @JadeC, @kvejkr, @Locotus, @RS92 and @TheMuzziah are all locked in battle for the coveted top spots, with less than 300 points separating them.

The rest will need to not only go deep in Paris but also significantly outperform those above them.

Edit: slight correction to the table actually.

RS92 - can get away with reaching the Round of 16 but kvejkr would have to lose on Day 1.
TheMuzziah - can get away with reaching the Quarter-Finals, but kvekjr would have to lose on Day 2 or boredone3456/JadeC would have to lose on Day 1.
 
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I actually won 2 rounds this week and then forgot to pick!
The year I was so close to finishing no.1 for the year I agonised over picks. Now I just copy and paste! It's much healthier to be a nonentity in this game than actually having a shot! Well, that's what I tell myself :)
I did the exact same, except I did it at both Vienna and Basel! Been far too busy and killed any shot at making top 8 in the race, ah well!
 
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Probably yes

In that case, since kvejkr picked Gasquet and Locotus probably will pick him (since almost everyone is chosing Gasquet for Day 1), I'm going to believe in Sugita, and then I will hope for Paire to beat Gasquet for the first time lol.

Even if I lose tomorrow, I'm already relieved because today I won a title after 8 months :D
 
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