That is why it moving a week in 2015.
The scheduling is clearly wrong as evidenced by Nadal's two consecutive early round exits.
That is why it moving a week in 2015.
The scheduling is clearly wrong as evidenced by Nadal's two consecutive early round exits.
Haha. Really. That's the most obvious excuse and I didn't think of it all day!
Come on don't cherry pick. Read my second post.
The scheduling is clearly wrong as evidenced by Nadal's two consecutive early round exits.
The scheduling is clearly wrong as evidenced by Nadal's two consecutive early round exits.
Uh, you DO know that Wimbledon has WAY more history than the Dirtball Open and preceded it by quite a few years, so, a better question is, why is the Dirtball Open scheduled so close to Wimbledon, move it back a few weeks, get rid of some of those other worthless dirt tournaments.
They should be closer imo - to make it a bigger test of the players ability to adapt quickly.
They shouldn't ever move mid-season tournaments to make it easier for the top guys to prepare. Either they're up to the test or they're not.
Bobby you are cruel and heartless.
A serious theory for the OP... remember this all started in the days of ocean liners. So the players were in Europe; let's do 2. Same reason Davis Cup rounds follow (shortly) after majors - the players were there and available. There were Davis Cup ties, not involving GB, played at Wimbledon not long after The Championships. Including the (in)famous Budge - Von Cramm match.
Uh, you DO know that Wimbledon has WAY more history than the Dirtball Open and preceded it by quite a few years, so, a better question is, why is the Dirtball Open scheduled so close to Wimbledon, move it back a few weeks, get rid of some of those other worthless dirt tournaments.
Do YOU know how many years exactly?
14. A measly 14.
I don't begrudge Wimbledon its status as a premier event of the sport and everyone thinks of lawn tennis with regard to the beginnings of the game, but the ridiculous 'WAY more antiquity' (like Wimbledon's been around since the 15th century) BS has to stop.
An extra 3 week gap between RG and SW19 would be ideal so that there could be 2 big warm ups and three buffer weeks.
Ain't gonna happen though. So an extra week and perhaps an elevation of Halle to an optional 1000 would be the next best thing.
While we're at it, Toronto/Montreal should either be moved forward by a week, or the USO backwards so that there can be a buffer week between Canada and Cincy.
Agree with this also.
Tennis is far moe physical now and the players need more recovery.
Cue Bobby Jr to tell us what wooses players are these days and how he would have them playing tournaments every week and each player would get a good lashing before each match. And live in a shoe box etc.
i'm confused.The scheduling is clearly wrong as evidenced by Nadal's two consecutive early round exits.