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Brian Swartz · 07-12-2016, 10:25 AM

Top Ten Rankings Update

1. Girish Girsh(SRI, 27) -- 12,430

Girsh made me wonder if he would ever get here at times, and it took a bit longer than expected but he's now the king of the hill. It appears the next year or so his main challenge will be fending off Iglar, but he made a good statement in that regard with his victory over the Czech legend in the Wimbledon semis.

2. Anil Mehul(SRI, 30) -- 10,810

The deposed four-time Wimbledon champ is still a major force on the tour, but other than the Australian Open at the start of the year he has not been able to exert his will on matches the way he used to. His final decline appears to be here at long last.

3. Antonin Iglar(CZE, 29) -- 9,890

To mount a serious challenge to Girsh for the top spot, Iglar will need to have one of his patented hard-court sweeps in the second half of the year. I think he's still capable of it.

4. Gustavo Caratti(ARG, 26) -- 8,290

Long-term, Caratti is the only credible challenger to Girsh's throne as a slightly younger and much more athletic talent. Time will tell whether he can make that happen or not.

5. Bjorn Benda(DEU, 32) -- 5,150

Reduced to 'best of the rest', Benda won't even be that by the end of the year most likely. No matter how many times it happens, it's sad to see a former great fade off into the sunset.

6. Mugur Kinczllers(ITA, 27) -- 4,715

A little past his best play, but Kinczllers still has plenty to give.

7. Pierce Gaskell(USA, 30) -- 4,630

Now 1-15 in Slam quarterfinals, Gaskell earned a rather unlikely historical footnote for himself in the Mehul upset. He also avoids the ignominy of a perfect record of failure in those situations, one he had built over several years.

8. Elias Trulsen(SWE, 27) -- 4,020

Trulsen's run to the Wimby final has largely salvaged what was previously an extremely disappointing year. He's still young enough to move up the ladder some if he can use this as a springboard to better play.

9. Thiago Herrera(PER, 28) -- 3,540

10. Agustin Herrera(PER, 26) -- 3,035

His pair of marathon 5-setters made Agustin the latest in a series of yo-yo players to reach the last spot here.

There are seven players within less than 600 points of the 10th position, so the constant changing is expected to continue. It's unsure whether any of them might have the ability to stay up on the first page.

07-12-2016, 10:25 AM	#420
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	Top Ten Rankings Update 1. Girish Girsh(SRI, 27) -- 12,430 Girsh made me wonder if he would ever get here at times, and it took a bit longer than expected but he's now the king of the hill. It appears the next year or so his main challenge will be fending off Iglar, but he made a good statement in that regard with his victory over the Czech legend in the Wimbledon semis. 2. Anil Mehul(SRI, 30) -- 10,810 The deposed four-time Wimbledon champ is still a major force on the tour, but other than the Australian Open at the start of the year he has not been able to exert his will on matches the way he used to. His final decline appears to be here at long last. 3. Antonin Iglar(CZE, 29) -- 9,890 To mount a serious challenge to Girsh for the top spot, Iglar will need to have one of his patented hard-court sweeps in the second half of the year. I think he's still capable of it. 4. Gustavo Caratti(ARG, 26) -- 8,290 Long-term, Caratti is the only credible challenger to Girsh's throne as a slightly younger and much more athletic talent. Time will tell whether he can make that happen or not. 5. Bjorn Benda(DEU, 32) -- 5,150 Reduced to 'best of the rest', Benda won't even be that by the end of the year most likely. No matter how many times it happens, it's sad to see a former great fade off into the sunset. 6. Mugur Kinczllers(ITA, 27) -- 4,715 A little past his best play, but Kinczllers still has plenty to give. 7. Pierce Gaskell(USA, 30) -- 4,630 Now 1-15 in Slam quarterfinals, Gaskell earned a rather unlikely historical footnote for himself in the Mehul upset. He also avoids the ignominy of a perfect record of failure in those situations, one he had built over several years. 8. Elias Trulsen(SWE, 27) -- 4,020 Trulsen's run to the Wimby final has largely salvaged what was previously an extremely disappointing year. He's still young enough to move up the ladder some if he can use this as a springboard to better play. 9. Thiago Herrera(PER, 28) -- 3,540 10. Agustin Herrera(PER, 26) -- 3,035 His pair of marathon 5-setters made Agustin the latest in a series of yo-yo players to reach the last spot here. There are seven players within less than 600 points of the 10th position, so the constant changing is expected to continue. It's unsure whether any of them might have the ability to stay up on the first page. Last edited by Brian Swartz : 07-12-2016 at 10:26 AM.