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Old 05-29-2016, 10:07 PM   #372
Brian Swartz
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Join Date: May 2006
Top Ten Rankings Update

1. Anil Mehul(SRI, 29) -- 12,150

A remarkable, amazing, unexpected year for Mehul. He's back at the top, albeit narrowly, and this time he might stay there for a little while. One thing's for sure, he's injected some unforseen drama into this year.

2. Antonin Iglar(CZE, 28) -- 11,770

It's been quite the fall on the other hand for Iglar, who is Slamless in 2045 after putting up one of the best seasons in history last year. It's been a bigger tumble than a couple of years ago, and it's not at all certain he can get back up this time.

3. Girish Girsh(SRI, 26) -- 9,480

An interesting last couple of tournaments for Girsh as he had the huge win over Iglar in Cincinatti, then the collapse at the USO. Just when you think he's made it, he crumbles again.

4. Bjorn Benda(DEU, 31) -- 9,170

Benda's lost in the first week of back-to-back US Opens now, but he showed during the rest of the year that he's still got plenty of game to remain relevant.

5. Gustavo Caratti(ARG, 26) -- 6,325

A gradual ascent continues, as Caratti distances himself from the second five and narrows the gap with the top four.

6. Pierce Gaskell(USA, 29) -- 4,700

And the opposite here as Gaskell slowly slides.

7. Elias Trulsen(SWE, 26) -- 3,640

Trulsen is finally becoming a hot commodity. The USO semifinal run and particularly the win over Benda was a big breakthrough for him. He should have a big year or two coming up.

8. Thiago Herrera(PER, 28) -- 3,610

Ever so slowly, Peru's brightest star is beginning to fade.

9. Mugur Kinczllers(ITA, 26) -- 3,030

A strong last month has Kinczllers back up to his career-best position.

10. Cestmir Marcek(CZE, 31) -- 3,025

Just about done.


Theodore Bourdet was in the last spot here for a while but fell back when he couldn't replicate last year's USO run. He'll probably be back eventually though. Right now Mockler and M. Herrera, both veterans, are the only ones really close. Others are pushing upwards though and it's only a matter of time.
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