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Brian Swartz · 10-15-2022, 03:25 AM

Q3 Rankings Update

1. Renke Cananis (27, DEU) - 15,420

Cananis has opened up a considerable cushion now, with his Greek rival unable to replicate his past clay dominance. At the same time, Renke's skills are either just beginning to slowly fade or about to, and the future is no longer waiting around patiently.

2. Leon Polychroniadis (26, GRC) - 11,790

Don't write Leon's obituary just yet. He doesn't strike the fear in the other top players that he used to, but Polychroniadis still has plenty left to be a major threat. He's still among the favorites at any tournament, and could yet bounce back.

3. Ben Faille (22, FRA) - 9,790

The man of the hour, Faille has his first Slam and first pair of Masters. He should be able to replicate those results to some degree off of clay, but that has not yet been demonstrated. A lot of tough matches are ahead before he can claim the crown, but it does appear increasingly inevitable that it will happen.

4. Themis Xanthos (27, CYP) - 7,070

5. Toni Bardales (26, ESP) - 5,500

I expected to hear more from the top Spaniard on the clay this season. It feels like his best opportunities have passed him by. Back-to-back 4th-round exits at Roland Garros, after semifinal showings each of the two years prior, has to be bitterly disappointing.

6. Jochen Weigle (25, SUI) - 4,700

How's this for consistency: in the last year, Weigle has made the quarterfinals in every Masters and three of four Slams. He hasn't won any of those matches, losing a round earlier at last year's Wimbledon. Jochen is literally the walking definition of a solid second-tier player.

7. Solitris Papadias (27, GRC) - 4,560

Seems to be making a nuisance of himself somewhat less consistently.

8. Ale Ballok (25, ITA) - 4,005

Ballok continues doing just enough to hang here.

9. Alexander Reimann (27, DEU) - 3,420

Just about to fall off the first page.

10. Eddy Copperfield (28, AUS) - 3,230

Apparently impervious to the words 'GO AWAY'.

11. Oleg Urazov (23, CAN) - 3,030

There is now little doubt who the next face on the first page will be.

14. Johann Przalowick (22, DEU)

Przalowik gets an extra mention here because he's seriously charging up the rankings. Made the 4th round at RG and AO, but most of his points are from 250s and Challengers. We need to see more consistent showings in the Masters level to be convinced.

18. Goya Banqueria (21, ESP)

Did well overall on clay, Madrid notwithstanding. The draws could have been a bit kinder, but he's still on track.

295. Sushant Srivastava (24, SRI)

It's now obvious to everyone who the top player in Sri Lanka is. He won a FT2 in Australia a couple weeks ago, surprising me as I was thinking maybe semifinals with who he was playing against. Seems to be on a bit of a hot streak right now, looking to break out of futures sooner rather than later perhaps?

335. Manoj Datar (32, SRI)

Still grinding away. Futures semifinals is about his typical result.

1696. Aparna Chandrasekharan (19, SRI)

Against somewhat stiffer opposition, Chandrasekharan lost in the third round of his last Amateur. He's got another one coming up next week. Getting close, but probably not quite ready to escape this tier just yet.

339(J). Girish Raychaudhari (15, SRI)

Back-to-back JG5 titles have him set to jump up to JG4 soon. He'll play at least one more tier-5, probably should do two, but I expect the leap to take place this fall.

10-15-2022, 03:25 AM	#1302
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	Q3 Rankings Update 1. Renke Cananis (27, DEU) - 15,420 Cananis has opened up a considerable cushion now, with his Greek rival unable to replicate his past clay dominance. At the same time, Renke's skills are either just beginning to slowly fade or about to, and the future is no longer waiting around patiently. 2. Leon Polychroniadis (26, GRC) - 11,790 Don't write Leon's obituary just yet. He doesn't strike the fear in the other top players that he used to, but Polychroniadis still has plenty left to be a major threat. He's still among the favorites at any tournament, and could yet bounce back. 3. Ben Faille (22, FRA) - 9,790 The man of the hour, Faille has his first Slam and first pair of Masters. He should be able to replicate those results to some degree off of clay, but that has not yet been demonstrated. A lot of tough matches are ahead before he can claim the crown, but it does appear increasingly inevitable that it will happen. 4. Themis Xanthos (27, CYP) - 7,070 5. Toni Bardales (26, ESP) - 5,500 I expected to hear more from the top Spaniard on the clay this season. It feels like his best opportunities have passed him by. Back-to-back 4th-round exits at Roland Garros, after semifinal showings each of the two years prior, has to be bitterly disappointing. 6. Jochen Weigle (25, SUI) - 4,700 How's this for consistency: in the last year, Weigle has made the quarterfinals in every Masters and three of four Slams. He hasn't won any of those matches, losing a round earlier at last year's Wimbledon. Jochen is literally the walking definition of a solid second-tier player. 7. Solitris Papadias (27, GRC) - 4,560 Seems to be making a nuisance of himself somewhat less consistently. 8. Ale Ballok (25, ITA) - 4,005 Ballok continues doing just enough to hang here. 9. Alexander Reimann (27, DEU) - 3,420 Just about to fall off the first page. 10. Eddy Copperfield (28, AUS) - 3,230 Apparently impervious to the words 'GO AWAY'. 11. Oleg Urazov (23, CAN) - 3,030 There is now little doubt who the next face on the first page will be. 14. Johann Przalowick (22, DEU) Przalowik gets an extra mention here because he's seriously charging up the rankings. Made the 4th round at RG and AO, but most of his points are from 250s and Challengers. We need to see more consistent showings in the Masters level to be convinced. 18. Goya Banqueria (21, ESP) Did well overall on clay, Madrid notwithstanding. The draws could have been a bit kinder, but he's still on track. 295. Sushant Srivastava (24, SRI) It's now obvious to everyone who the top player in Sri Lanka is. He won a FT2 in Australia a couple weeks ago, surprising me as I was thinking maybe semifinals with who he was playing against. Seems to be on a bit of a hot streak right now, looking to break out of futures sooner rather than later perhaps? 335. Manoj Datar (32, SRI) Still grinding away. Futures semifinals is about his typical result. 1696. Aparna Chandrasekharan (19, SRI) Against somewhat stiffer opposition, Chandrasekharan lost in the third round of his last Amateur. He's got another one coming up next week. Getting close, but probably not quite ready to escape this tier just yet. 339(J). Girish Raychaudhari (15, SRI) Back-to-back JG5 titles have him set to jump up to JG4 soon. He'll play at least one more tier-5, probably should do two, but I expect the leap to take place this fall.