SEC Tennis
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Looks like A&M railroaded before we could....to soon?
No, haha, well deserved
Hopefully our players will be 1) earning their UF scholarship money and not off playing Davis Cup this coming week and 2) winning more than 0% of 4+ tiebreakers
very classy for TN Coach giving thumbs up as well. Must have been jaw dropping in person
Clemson_tennis
Legend
Former LSU #1 Olivier Borsos passes away. Sad news
jcgatennismom
Hall of Fame
Looks like FL, GA, and Texas A&M are the teams to beat this year with preseason rankings of #9, #10, and #13 respectively and all 3 with 2 guys in ITA top 20 for singles. However, GA has the edge with the dubs point with two top 20 preseason teams. This weekend GA is set to play at MLK International at GA Tech-usually there are 2 other teams-in past years, the teams have been Illinois, Columbia, South Carolina, etc. I assume the matches will be indoors with no fans but they could be livestreamed. The AD must have strict rules for GA as they declined to play in ITA Kickoff. For now all their Jan/Feb matches are at home with first away in early March at Florida. It looks like they are playing a mix of ACC, SEC, and in-state midmajors. Unfortunately no chance this year for GA to beat OSU at home again since not on schedule
optimaltennis
Semi-Pro
Looks like FL, GA, and Texas A&M are the teams to beat this year with preseason rankings of #9, #10, and #13 respectively and all 3 with 2 guys in ITA top 20 for singles. However, GA has the edge with the dubs point with two top 20 preseason teams. This weekend GA is set to play at MLK International at GA Tech-usually there are 2 other teams-in past years, the teams have been Illinois, Columbia, South Carolina, etc. I assume the matches will be indoors with no fans but they could be livestreamed. The AD must have strict rules for GA as they declined to play in ITA Kickoff. For now all their Jan/Feb matches are at home with first away in early March at Florida. It looks like they are playing a mix of ACC, SEC, and in-state midmajors. Unfortunately no chance this year for GA to beat OSU at home again since not on schedule
I would not put too much stock in the preseason rankings. For example, Baylor is at #15 and you'll be hard pressed to find a top 25 coach who has them outside the top 10. For many coaches, TAMU should be the top dog in that conference. Their top of the lineup is as good as any in the country with Aguilar/Habib/Valcherot and experience/options down low. It'll be interesting to see what they do with their doubles lineup as they always seem to tinker with that
jcgatennismom
Hall of Fame
I did see that Texas A&M, FL, GA, and SC all played at SC one weekend in Oct-SEC was one of few conferences that had in-conference invites in the fall. Teams played 8 lines of singles and 4 lines of dubs. If you just look at the top 6 lines of singles and 3 dubs pairs, Texas A&M beat GA 4-3 with GA winning dubs. Due to rain, Texas A&M and FL match didnt finish. Singles played first. Texas A&M won 2 1st sets, FL 3 1st sets plus one 2 set win. It will be interesting to see how FL does without Crawford; the Texas A&M team may have more experience.
jcgatennismom
Hall of Fame
South Carolina soundly beat UGA at MLK invite at GA Tech today. UGA's top 4 guys-Bryde, Henning, Zink and Croyder all lost in singles, and Croyder/Henning lost in dubs. In this exhibition format, 4 dubs and 8 singles were played. If only the top 3 dubs and top 6 singles were played, UGA would have lost 1-6. Baptiste Anselmo who didnt play much for UGA last year (think he was injured) beat USC's Philip Jordan and UGA Grevelius beat USC's Thomas Brown. https://georgiadogs.com/news/2021/1...gs-pick-up-four-wins-at-mlk-invitational.aspx UGA dub pairs that won were Bryde/Zink and Anselmo/Johnston (line 4 dubs for exhibition). Guess it's a good thing UGA is not playing the ITA Kickoff as this event shows they arent quite ready to play top 20 teams. Most matches were close, so with more practice, UGA can live up to its CR predicted top 10 ranking. GA will play GA Tech tomorrow.
Pretty impressive play by SC. I would not have predicted UGA to loose at 1-3. And whats up with former Vandy #1/2 Billy Rowe loosing?
SpringWater
New User
do you know how to spell lose?
Looks like I don't. Guess I'm a looser!
jcgatennismom
Hall of Fame
UGA even struggled vs GT today. Both nationally ranked Bryde/Zink #8 and Croyder/Henning #20 lost to GT in dubs. #9 Trent Bryde lost to #59 GT's Andres Martin 2-6, 3-6. Overall UGA won 4 out of 7 singles and 1 out of 4 dubs in the exhibition match.
https://georgiadogs.com/news/2021/1...a-wins-five-matches-against-georgia-tech.aspx Henning only played dubs not singles-maybe he was less than 100%. I forgot to watch the match on livestream-it would have been a fun one to watch. UGA and GT will have an official match Feb 5 in Athens.-I hope I remember to livestream the rematch.
https://georgiadogs.com/news/2021/1...a-wins-five-matches-against-georgia-tech.aspx Henning only played dubs not singles-maybe he was less than 100%. I forgot to watch the match on livestream-it would have been a fun one to watch. UGA and GT will have an official match Feb 5 in Athens.-I hope I remember to livestream the rematch.
Watched Andres practice at our local courts while waiting for my sons lessons to start a few weeks back. This kid is the real deal. I could definitely see him hanging with many of the players at the Atlanta Open we went to a couple of years ago. I expect to see him doing well in the future.
sftennisfan
New User
Why isn't Alex Diaz playing at UGA?
jcgatennismom
Hall of Fame
I've watch him play a couple times-talked with his dad at one home match. If I remember right, his dad played on the Costa Rica national basketball team. His dad was a fun guy to talk to. Andres definitely has talent-will be interesting to see which Georgia player finishes highest in the May 2021 ITA singles rankings... Garrett Johns (Duke), Blake Croyder (UGA), and Tyler Stice (Auburn) are other talented local Atlantans playing college. What year is your son? Georgia male junior players need to keep up with South Carolina-GA won the Southern Junior Cup for around 25 years straight and then lost in 2018 to South Carolina, before squeaking by SC in 2019 for the win. I assume the event wasnt played in 2020.
When you say Atlanta Open, do you mean the former BBT 250/now Truist 250? If it comes back this July, the tourney gives one WC into the main draw to a Georgia college player from GA Tech or UGA-past players have included Chris Eubanks, Trent Bryde, and Colton Gromley who played a competitive match Ugo Humbert (tiebreak 1st set) in 2019. The tourney also holds tourneys for a WC into the 250 Qualis which is often won by a GA college player.
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Yep, that’s the one - BBT 250 at Atlantic station. Couldn’t remember the name of it off hand.
my son just turned 11. He just decided last year he wanted to be serious about his tennis so we switched from group camps to private lessons. Also just picked up a ball machine. Hopingto be ready for some 12u tournaments by summer.
Memphis takes down #17 Ole Miss again in Oxford. Ole Miss Men’s Tennis Falls 4-3 to Memphis - Ole Miss Athletics (olemisssports.com)
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Unbelievable...
jerryjones1960
Rookie
Good start by my Gators last night beating up on Bama. I think we have a good shot at winning the SEC. TAMU and Tennessee look strong too with a good win by Tennessee over Georgia yesterday.
I do wonder what has happened to our Gator women of late. I'm not as in tuned as the guys side but we used to be a top 5 team every year and looks like we have fallen on tough times. Wonder if that is because of the loss of our our Assistant?
I do wonder what has happened to our Gator women of late. I'm not as in tuned as the guys side but we used to be a top 5 team every year and looks like we have fallen on tough times. Wonder if that is because of the loss of our our Assistant?
the_wigsphere
New User
I've watched Tennessee a few times (thanks webcams!), and freshman Johannus Monday looks like the real deal for the Vols. He's a 6-6 lefty playing at No. 2 and was part of that win vs. Georgia.
I’m not sure it’s necessarily because of that loss - I think the downtrend had started before the change - but if the idea of bringing Embree aboard was to restore top tier recruiting and get back to being a title contender every year, I don’t see any results of that yet.
jerryjones1960
Rookie
Another W by my Gators yesterday, although a little closer then I expected with Auburn, perhaps Auburn has turned the corner a bit
jerryjones1960
Rookie
My regular season SEC prediction: (all be it with a homer pick at 1)
1. Gators
2. TAMU
3. Tenn
4. SC
5. Miss St
6. UGa
7. Kentucky
8. Miss
9. Alabama
10. LSU
11. Auburn
12. Arkansas
13. Vandy
1. Gators
2. TAMU
3. Tenn
4. SC
5. Miss St
6. UGa
7. Kentucky
8. Miss
9. Alabama
10. LSU
11. Auburn
12. Arkansas
13. Vandy
Liam Grennon
Professional
No love for Kentucky!
jerryjones1960
Rookie
I think its the best Kentucky team in a long time. They could easily be as high as 3 or 4, wouldn't surprise me, just a lot of depth in the SEC this year, so many teams taking advantage of the free 5th years,. Going to be some great matches.
So far Tenn has consistently won the doubles point. If they can continue to do so I think they can give UF and TAMU a run for their money this year. I don't think beating GA was that impressive as Zink and Croyder were out of the singles lineup. However, the wins against Texas and TCU were impressive. But outdoor tennis is different from playing indoors. I went to GA/UT match and it was just good to finally watch some college tennis live vs on the computer!
jerryjones1960
Rookie
TAMU with 6-1 W over Kentucky yesterday.......tough scheduling for Kentucky, indoors at home vs LSU on Sunday then outdoors in Texas on Tuessday, luck of the schedule I guess.
Probably 4-3 someone, should be a good one
UF has been pretty darn tough the last two times out - 5-2 vs A&M, 7-0 vs UGA last night - if Crawford had come back, they'd be right there with the top 2-3 national title contenders
But instead he's wandering around Tunisia and India, ranked 600+ in the world
While he certainly earned the right to control his own destiny and choose to go pro a year early, I think he made the wrong decision
Rough outing for UT. We always struggle at the swamp. Hope we bounce back.
Clemson_tennis
Legend
South Carolina roughed up Georgia
jerryjones1960
Rookie
Gators are rolling, we had a great win at A&M and played very well against the Vols. Still some tough ones ahead but I think we are in good shape for the SEC regular season.
I think your hardest matches are behind you. I think you wrapped up the SEC regular season when you beat the Vols. I do think the SEC tourney will be when your tested again.
Memphis defeats Alabama today, moves into 3rd place in the SEC.
Florida 8-0 1.000 13-1 .929
Tennessee 6-1 .857 17-2 .895
Memphis 4-1 .800, 7-5 .583
Kentucky 4-2 .667 14-3 .824
South Carolina 5-3 .625 10-5 .667
Ole Miss 4-3 .571 6-7 .462
Texas A&M 4-3 .571 11-4 .733
Georgia 3-4 .429 8-5 .615 6-3
Arkansas 2-3 .400 8-6 .571
Mississippi State 2-4 .333 11-5 .688
Alabama 2-5 .286 11-7 .611
Auburn 2-5 .286 6-10 .375
LSU 2-5 .286 10-7 .588 8-3
Vanderbilt 0-6 .000 4-9 .308
Florida 8-0 1.000 13-1 .929
Tennessee 6-1 .857 17-2 .895
Memphis 4-1 .800, 7-5 .583
Kentucky 4-2 .667 14-3 .824
South Carolina 5-3 .625 10-5 .667
Ole Miss 4-3 .571 6-7 .462
Texas A&M 4-3 .571 11-4 .733
Georgia 3-4 .429 8-5 .615 6-3
Arkansas 2-3 .400 8-6 .571
Mississippi State 2-4 .333 11-5 .688
Alabama 2-5 .286 11-7 .611
Auburn 2-5 .286 6-10 .375
LSU 2-5 .286 10-7 .588 8-3
Vanderbilt 0-6 .000 4-9 .308
jerryjones1960
Rookie
Memphis welcome to come to Gville anytime, we'll even spot you the doubles point for making the trip.........on a serious not big match with Kentucky this weekend, another step to the regular season title, lets go Gators.
You may notice on my list that was made in jest your gators were not disparaged. Memphis is only around 80 miles from the nearest SEC school.
jcgatennismom
Hall of Fame
I think the Tenn loss is more surprising than the 2 wins by Alabama. I guess Kentucky over South Carolina was also technically an upset but Kentucky has 4 ranked players so that was a match expected to be close. But Tenn...Vols had beaten eight top 20 teams including two in the top 5, and its previous losses had only been to number 1 and 2 FL and UNC. How did they lose to #39? The only difference in their lineup was Giles Hussey was missing, and they have had different guys at 6. Hard to believe after winning dubs and the top two spots, that they couldnt find one other win between lines 3-6. Arkansas has lost a lot of SEC matches 0-7 or 1-6 but then pulled off upsets vs Texas A&M and Tenn. Wonder which Arkansas team will show up at SEC tourney? Do all SEC teams get to play conference tourney or are there play-in games? SEC conference championships going to be feisty... The real question is how many SEC teams will be in top 16? Think this is the year for SECs at NCAAs. Of course there could be the dark horse UCF playing home court at NCAAs this year. COVID, mostly conference-only scheduling, and no fall play really hurt Big 10 and PAC 12 for 2021. I hope UGA gets to host the 1st weekend.
Big time disappointing loss by Tenn. To win the dubs and then loose at 3-6 ouch! Never predicted that one. My understanding is all SEC teams play in the SEC tourney. Top teams get a bye. Good be interesting if anyone can put some pressure on UF.
