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Brian Swartz · 05-28-2018, 09:59 PM

Q3 Rankings

1. Mateo Kaspar(FRA, 30) - 14,860

Skipped Cincinatti again because reasons, but took the Canada Masters and the USO -- the latter in yet another 5-setter over Dudwadkar. These two just keep battling it out in the twilight of their careers, with the King still winning most of them. Two more Slam titles would give him an unfathomable 30, and he's less than $1 million in winnings from passing Gorritepe for #2 on that list.

2. Ritwik Dudwadkar(SRI, 29) - 10,000

Took the gift of the Cincinatti title with three competitive matches to finish it off, then really should have won the US Open after getting crushed by Kaspar at Canada 2 & 1. In Flushing Meadows he out-aced the legend 27-16 but won just 1 of 10 BP chances. Definitely had his chances, and they've had some real wars this year in what is becoming a real rivalry.

3. Karl Kaspar(FRA, 24) -- 9,080

Prince Karl went into the US Open with a real shot at the #2 spot in the rankings, but instead regressed a bit with a QF exit to Mackenzie. He also lost 6-4, 6-4 to Dudwadkar in Cincinatti so he had his chances. Third loss on the year, 0-14 lifetime ... and yet he's still in striking distance.

4. Gilberto Chinaglia(ITA, 27) - 4,970

Made the semis in Cincinatti but otherwhise did very little over the last few months(third round at the USO). Mostly he's here because others fell enough.

5. Hamal Sbai(MOR, 26) - 4,790

A strong year continues(QF loss to M. Kaspar most recently) and he could well snag the #4 by the end of it. As could others.

6. Dick Blake(USA, 27) - 4,780

Too early to be sure, but it looks like he's reached the beginning of the end.

7. Tristan Allende(USA, 25) - 4,110

Won Winston-Salem and made the semifinals at the US Open to finish up his summer with aplomb. Notable there was a 5-set victory in the fourth round over Pargeter, a tough matchup for both players.

8. Stuart Pargeter(USA, 27) - 4,090

Early losses at the USO and Canada(3R to Prachuab?) have this year looking too much like the previous ones. He's at his peak right now it appears so it's not at all clear he's going to get another chance.

9. Hugo Cordova(USA, 25) - 3,930

Continues to gradually make his mark ... and play too many events.

10. Gregory Mackenzie(USA, 28) - 3,865

Quite possibly back in the WTF race after a fine run to the USO semis. Five Americans in a row from 6-10 here. That's a heck of a thing.

11. Veini Aikio(FIN, 25)

Canada semi was his high point, otherwhise just staying solid.

13. Sushant Chiba(SRI, 23)

Yet another third-round Slam loss, this one to Meikeljohn. Told you that guy was a menace. It was close in the last two sets, but still lost in three ... 2-1 overall now against him but this one was the biggie.

14. Kenneth Brasher(GBR, 24)

17. Chalerm Prachuab(THA, 23)

QF in Canada and the win over Pargeter bumped him up quite a bit. He's making a run at it.

19. Brian Meikeljohn(IND, 21)

Top 20 at age 21. That's not done much.

20. Adam Hagans(GBR, 24)

24. Chad Duncan(GBR, 25)

25. Jacek Andrejova(CZE, 23)

28. Mike Rhodes(PHI, 21)

Oh, hi there. Two 21-year-olds in the elite circle. Still hasn't played anything other than Challengers/WTC since the AO in January, so let's not get too excited.

29. Stanley Edleman(USA, 23)

Still stuck it seems. Lost in three tiebreaks to Irishman John Hart in the opening round of his home Slam. That stings.

30. Henri Sorel(CAN, 25)

31. Tomas Guadiana(ARG, 24)

32. Ugljesa Svajnovic(CRO, 23)

Told you he'd be back. Beat #4 Chinaglia and Brasher as well en route to the USO quarterfinals. Heady stuff for an unseeded player. And by the way the youngsters keep on coming; next four players after him are also 25 or younger.

416. Anil Mehul(SRI, 43)

148th doubles. More importantly, a year and a half to go on his training work. Tick-tock.

125(J). Amrik Kasaravalli(SRI, 17)

Pretty well stuck here until he manages to win some tier-3 events, which hasn't happened yet. Definitely behind schedule, though it's not surprising.

05-28-2018, 09:59 PM	#790
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	Q3 Rankings 1. Mateo Kaspar(FRA, 30) - 14,860 Skipped Cincinatti again because reasons, but took the Canada Masters and the USO -- the latter in yet another 5-setter over Dudwadkar. These two just keep battling it out in the twilight of their careers, with the King still winning most of them. Two more Slam titles would give him an unfathomable 30, and he's less than $1 million in winnings from passing Gorritepe for #2 on that list. 2. Ritwik Dudwadkar(SRI, 29) - 10,000 Took the gift of the Cincinatti title with three competitive matches to finish it off, then really should have won the US Open after getting crushed by Kaspar at Canada 2 & 1. In Flushing Meadows he out-aced the legend 27-16 but won just 1 of 10 BP chances. Definitely had his chances, and they've had some real wars this year in what is becoming a real rivalry. 3. Karl Kaspar(FRA, 24) -- 9,080 Prince Karl went into the US Open with a real shot at the #2 spot in the rankings, but instead regressed a bit with a QF exit to Mackenzie. He also lost 6-4, 6-4 to Dudwadkar in Cincinatti so he had his chances. Third loss on the year, 0-14 lifetime ... and yet he's still in striking distance. 4. Gilberto Chinaglia(ITA, 27) - 4,970 Made the semis in Cincinatti but otherwhise did very little over the last few months(third round at the USO). Mostly he's here because others fell enough. 5. Hamal Sbai(MOR, 26) - 4,790 A strong year continues(QF loss to M. Kaspar most recently) and he could well snag the #4 by the end of it. As could others. 6. Dick Blake(USA, 27) - 4,780 Too early to be sure, but it looks like he's reached the beginning of the end. 7. Tristan Allende(USA, 25) - 4,110 Won Winston-Salem and made the semifinals at the US Open to finish up his summer with aplomb. Notable there was a 5-set victory in the fourth round over Pargeter, a tough matchup for both players. 8. Stuart Pargeter(USA, 27) - 4,090 Early losses at the USO and Canada(3R to Prachuab?) have this year looking too much like the previous ones. He's at his peak right now it appears so it's not at all clear he's going to get another chance. 9. Hugo Cordova(USA, 25) - 3,930 Continues to gradually make his mark ... and play too many events. 10. Gregory Mackenzie(USA, 28) - 3,865 Quite possibly back in the WTF race after a fine run to the USO semis. Five Americans in a row from 6-10 here. That's a heck of a thing. 11. Veini Aikio(FIN, 25) Canada semi was his high point, otherwhise just staying solid. 13. Sushant Chiba(SRI, 23) Yet another third-round Slam loss, this one to Meikeljohn. Told you that guy was a menace. It was close in the last two sets, but still lost in three ... 2-1 overall now against him but this one was the biggie. 14. Kenneth Brasher(GBR, 24) 17. Chalerm Prachuab(THA, 23) QF in Canada and the win over Pargeter bumped him up quite a bit. He's making a run at it. 19. Brian Meikeljohn(IND, 21) Top 20 at age 21. That's not done much. 20. Adam Hagans(GBR, 24) 24. Chad Duncan(GBR, 25) 25. Jacek Andrejova(CZE, 23) 28. Mike Rhodes(PHI, 21) Oh, hi there. Two 21-year-olds in the elite circle. Still hasn't played anything other than Challengers/WTC since the AO in January, so let's not get too excited. 29. Stanley Edleman(USA, 23) Still stuck it seems. Lost in three tiebreaks to Irishman John Hart in the opening round of his home Slam. That stings. 30. Henri Sorel(CAN, 25) 31. Tomas Guadiana(ARG, 24) 32. Ugljesa Svajnovic(CRO, 23) Told you he'd be back. Beat #4 Chinaglia and Brasher as well en route to the USO quarterfinals. Heady stuff for an unseeded player. And by the way the youngsters keep on coming; next four players after him are also 25 or younger. 416. Anil Mehul(SRI, 43) 148th doubles. More importantly, a year and a half to go on his training work. Tick-tock. 125(J). Amrik Kasaravalli(SRI, 17) Pretty well stuck here until he manages to win some tier-3 events, which hasn't happened yet. Definitely behind schedule, though it's not surprising.