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Brian Swartz · 04-09-2018, 12:59 PM

Player Rankings, Q1

1. Mateo Kaspar(29, FRA) -- 17,430

Kaspar just doesn't lose on hardcourt, but it finally happened. First time in almost five years! And the first real evidence that maybe he's returning to mortality. At least partially.

2. Ritwik Dudwadkar(27, SRI) -- 10,750

Points-wise, the early loss in Indian Wells(Pargeter in the 4th round) and then the history-making win over Kaspar in Miami are a wash -- but I'll take that tradeoff anytime.

3. Guus Dircx(28, NLD) -- 7,995

He's had some real close ones with Dudwadkar the last couple of years, and is a fixture in the SF at any big tournament.

4. Gregory Mackenzie(27, USA) -- 5,340

The eldest of the next-gen Americans, Mackenzie is the first to crack into the Top 4. QF showings in all the big events so he's really just been consistent enough to take advantage of the opportunity.

5. Hsuang-tsung Teng(28, NZL) -- 4,765

A good ride is finally ending. Spent years at #4 but never rose higher than that. Teng was good, but he played in a tough era, an era when good wasn't good enough.

6. Dick Blake(25, USA) -- 4,590

7. Karl Kaspar(23, FRA) -- 4,540

Still coming ...

8. Stuart Pargeter(25, USA) -- 4,410

9. Cristian Castegali(25, MEX) -- 4,335

There's not a lot to say about these guys individually. Instead, look at the fact that 5-9 are separated by only 430 points in the standings. The collective competitiveness is what to see here. Those below them have a hard time in breaking into this group.

10. Matthew Panter(27, USA) -- 3,740

11. Gilberto Chinaglia(25, ITA) -- 3,480

Chinaglia is still reasonably close.

13. Hamal Sbai(25, MOR)

Quality, but hasn't made his move yet.

14. Tristan Allende(24, USA)

As predicted at the start of the year, Allende is on the move. In the three months so far he's halved his ranking(30th), making the quarters at the AO before semifinal showings in both American masters. Clay won't be very kind to him I don't think but I figure he'll finish the year strong as well, and he's already made quite the impression.

15. Serge Cardone(25, FRA)

Up a couple spots.

18. Prakash Mooljee(33, SRI)

Slipping a bit further, but helped Sri Lanka narrowly escape in group play to advance in the WTC. Tied with Italy and Spain at 2 wins apiece, we still win the group based on tiebreakers. Lost to Italy, who lost to Spain, who lost to us -- and the Italians are the unlucky ones out. Don't even advance after having defeated the group champion ... those 3-way ties always have someone feeling yucky.

19. Hugo Cordova(24, USA)

Moving up well, was 24th.

20. Veini Aikio(23, FIN)

Also +5. Another youngster starting to rise.

21. Chad Duncan(23, GBR)

28. Kenneth Brasher(23, GBR)

Just 23, Brasher is +9 this year so far. He looks to be one of the newcomers in next season's rundown. A good young pair for the Brits ...

29. Stanley Edleman(22, USA)

Treading water just above the Challenger ranks. It's tougher up here.

31. Henri Sorel(24, CAN)

Down a couple spots and just hanging on.

32. Lucas Kaspar(23, FRA)

Down from 26th, but this whole group of players is churning and constantly shifting.

37. Sushant Chiba(21, SRI)

About to turn 22. Did well enough in the challengers and got a first-round win at the AO to be seeded in the IW/Miami Masters for the first time. In both cases he won a match, lost to a higher-ranking player, and then lost points compared to the challenger victories he was competing against from last year. High rank was 32nd. Looks like he's going to bounce up and down a bit, hanging in the low-mid 30s until he sticks in the elite circle.

Should be seeded at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, and RG in particularly should be an opportunity. Almost all the results in his points right now are challenger wins, or finals in a few cases. Tough to replace that point level outside of the Slams, until he sticks in the Top32 for a bit and can start playing some 250s and whatnot. Then maybe he can push up a little.

38. Uglesa Svajnovic(21, CRO)

The third wheel in this Edleman-Chiba tale is hanging right around as well ... and Prachuab is on the rise also, just three spots back. They are coming.

95. Jorgen Henrikkson(19, SWE)

Top 100 before your 20th birthday. We don't see that often Jorgen. Profiles as a meteoric, fast-burning talent, solid athleticism, pretty good mental game, weak from the back as he's focused a bit much on the serve. Only decent endurance and no trainer, so probably not an overwhelming future.

291. Anil Mehul(42, SRI)

Mehul plays doubles and singles futures and doesn't have the endurance to get through the draw in both, so he's plummeting. Of course the point is to get as many matches as he can, so that's fine. 508th and rising in doubles, and I think he'll have more longevity in that discipline as expected. Less than three years now. Tick tock.

256(J). Amrik Kasaravalli(15, SRI)

Took a couple months longer than most due to endurance issues but he's on now to the JG4 level. Lost his first event at that level in the first round both singles and doubles ... but won the singles title the second time around. Kasaravalli looks to be tracking like most players have, just a little behind, all of which is fitting with his abilities.

04-09-2018, 12:59 PM	#767
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	Player Rankings, Q1 1. Mateo Kaspar(29, FRA) -- 17,430 Kaspar just doesn't lose on hardcourt, but it finally happened. First time in almost five years! And the first real evidence that maybe he's returning to mortality. At least partially. 2. Ritwik Dudwadkar(27, SRI) -- 10,750 Points-wise, the early loss in Indian Wells(Pargeter in the 4th round) and then the history-making win over Kaspar in Miami are a wash -- but I'll take that tradeoff anytime. 3. Guus Dircx(28, NLD) -- 7,995 He's had some real close ones with Dudwadkar the last couple of years, and is a fixture in the SF at any big tournament. 4. Gregory Mackenzie(27, USA) -- 5,340 The eldest of the next-gen Americans, Mackenzie is the first to crack into the Top 4. QF showings in all the big events so he's really just been consistent enough to take advantage of the opportunity. 5. Hsuang-tsung Teng(28, NZL) -- 4,765 A good ride is finally ending. Spent years at #4 but never rose higher than that. Teng was good, but he played in a tough era, an era when good wasn't good enough. 6. Dick Blake(25, USA) -- 4,590 7. Karl Kaspar(23, FRA) -- 4,540 Still coming ... 8. Stuart Pargeter(25, USA) -- 4,410 9. Cristian Castegali(25, MEX) -- 4,335 There's not a lot to say about these guys individually. Instead, look at the fact that 5-9 are separated by only 430 points in the standings. The collective competitiveness is what to see here. Those below them have a hard time in breaking into this group. 10. Matthew Panter(27, USA) -- 3,740 11. Gilberto Chinaglia(25, ITA) -- 3,480 Chinaglia is still reasonably close. 13. Hamal Sbai(25, MOR) Quality, but hasn't made his move yet. 14. Tristan Allende(24, USA) As predicted at the start of the year, Allende is on the move. In the three months so far he's halved his ranking(30th), making the quarters at the AO before semifinal showings in both American masters. Clay won't be very kind to him I don't think but I figure he'll finish the year strong as well, and he's already made quite the impression. 15. Serge Cardone(25, FRA) Up a couple spots. 18. Prakash Mooljee(33, SRI) Slipping a bit further, but helped Sri Lanka narrowly escape in group play to advance in the WTC. Tied with Italy and Spain at 2 wins apiece, we still win the group based on tiebreakers. Lost to Italy, who lost to Spain, who lost to us -- and the Italians are the unlucky ones out. Don't even advance after having defeated the group champion ... those 3-way ties always have someone feeling yucky. 19. Hugo Cordova(24, USA) Moving up well, was 24th. 20. Veini Aikio(23, FIN) Also +5. Another youngster starting to rise. 21. Chad Duncan(23, GBR) 28. Kenneth Brasher(23, GBR) Just 23, Brasher is +9 this year so far. He looks to be one of the newcomers in next season's rundown. A good young pair for the Brits ... 29. Stanley Edleman(22, USA) Treading water just above the Challenger ranks. It's tougher up here. 31. Henri Sorel(24, CAN) Down a couple spots and just hanging on. 32. Lucas Kaspar(23, FRA) Down from 26th, but this whole group of players is churning and constantly shifting. 37. Sushant Chiba(21, SRI) About to turn 22. Did well enough in the challengers and got a first-round win at the AO to be seeded in the IW/Miami Masters for the first time. In both cases he won a match, lost to a higher-ranking player, and then lost points compared to the challenger victories he was competing against from last year. High rank was 32nd. Looks like he's going to bounce up and down a bit, hanging in the low-mid 30s until he sticks in the elite circle. Should be seeded at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, and RG in particularly should be an opportunity. Almost all the results in his points right now are challenger wins, or finals in a few cases. Tough to replace that point level outside of the Slams, until he sticks in the Top32 for a bit and can start playing some 250s and whatnot. Then maybe he can push up a little. 38. Uglesa Svajnovic(21, CRO) The third wheel in this Edleman-Chiba tale is hanging right around as well ... and Prachuab is on the rise also, just three spots back. They are coming. 95. Jorgen Henrikkson(19, SWE) Top 100 before your 20th birthday. We don't see that often Jorgen. Profiles as a meteoric, fast-burning talent, solid athleticism, pretty good mental game, weak from the back as he's focused a bit much on the serve. Only decent endurance and no trainer, so probably not an overwhelming future. 291. Anil Mehul(42, SRI) Mehul plays doubles and singles futures and doesn't have the endurance to get through the draw in both, so he's plummeting. Of course the point is to get as many matches as he can, so that's fine. 508th and rising in doubles, and I think he'll have more longevity in that discipline as expected. Less than three years now. Tick tock. 256(J). Amrik Kasaravalli(15, SRI) Took a couple months longer than most due to endurance issues but he's on now to the JG4 level. Lost his first event at that level in the first round both singles and doubles ... but won the singles title the second time around. Kasaravalli looks to be tracking like most players have, just a little behind, all of which is fitting with his abilities.