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Brian Swartz · 11-13-2017, 08:06 PM

Rankings Update

1. Mateo Kaspar(26, FRA) - 20,000

Most points I've ever seen, and 97% of the maximum possible. After sweeping the clay season for the first time ever, Kaspar is now threatening to have the greatest single-season in history and sitting on 61 consecutive match wins. If he is perfect over the second half of the year, which he was he last couple of seasons, he'll be the first to ever go an entire year with only a single loss. It only takes one match to ruin that, which has almost happened already, but I still wouldn't bet against him. It's been over two years since he lost on anything other than clay, and that's now in the rear-view.

2. Guus Dircx(25, NLD) -- 6,980

Just hanging on to the #2 after a QF loss at Wimbledon. Already a surprising 11 losses for him.

3. Martin Zarco(26, ESP) -- 6,930

Zarco could become the new #2 if he can keep up his excellent play -- had his usual early exit at Wimbledon(4th round) but prior to that a strong clay season with two finals along with surprisingly good hardcourt results had him exceeding expectations with his rise.

4. Gillo Fangio(27, ITA) -- 6,285

Continuing to slide and we're seeing more doubles out of him. Soon Fangio's Top 4 spot will belong in the hands of someone else.

5. Prakash Mooljee(31, SRI) -- 6,150

The strong run at Wimbledon pushed him back into the spot of our nation's top player for a bit; he'd lost in the third round the year before. His best Slam showing since the USO last year; he can't play at that level consistently, but still managing at 31 to be a threat once in a while.

6. Ritwik Dudwadkar(25, SRI) -- 5,970

Still hasn't made a decisive move upwards, but it's coming. He's just over a thousand points short of the #2 spot, and playing as well as anybody in that group with the possible exception of Zarco overall. His 8 losses are the second-fewest(to Kaspar of course) and the majority of them including Wimbledon have come to the French legend.

7. Valentin Rosenberg(25, SWE) -- 4,440

Rosenberg has been steady in recent months but not spectacular, and if he doesn't repeat his final at Canada last year he'll be sliding back down in the next edition of these rankings. Still improving, and a clear threat to almost anyone on hardcourts.

8. Hsuang-tsung Teng(25, NZL) -- 4,425

QF showing at Wimbledon was a round worse than a year ago, but it's still been a solid year for him. Tough to compete with the top half-dozen right now and he's not up for that challenge, at least not yet.

9. Sigmund Kronecker(27, DEU) -- 3,860

Quarterfinals at least in all of the big clay events kept him afloat, but it wouldn't surprise me me to see Germany's top player fall off the first page by year's end.

10. Johnny Browne(29, USA) -- 3,665

Browne is shifting more and more into doubles -- he's done as a singles player and he knows it.

12. Ruben Piazzola(24, CZE)

13. Matthew Panter(24, USA)

Both still hanging out in the wings, waiting for others to falter.

16. Gregory Mackenzie(24, USA)

Him too, just a bit further down.

17. Benno Duhr(25, AUS)

Some big clay wins for Duhr who is up from 31st at the end of last year. He's pretty terrible on hardcourts though, so that might be the end of the rise for now.

20. Vinnie Cone(24, USA)

Up somewhat from 25th at the start of the year. Cone has a chance to make more of a splash in the US summer HC events.

22. Dick Blake(23, USA)

Same story; up a few spots but not making a huge move.

23. Alexey Alenichev(24, RUS)

Has bounced around a lot the last couple years, but another guy up modestly from 30th.

27. Alexey Nikitin(23, UKR)

Already cut his ranking last year(51st) in half, but the assault has slowed. Good enough to be dangerous, not good enough to take down many Top 10 players yet, so a continued gradual rise now is expected. Better than those around him though.

28. Stuart Pargeter(22, USA)

Another britrock special and a guy who has joined the Blake/Nikitin generation coming up. +10 already this season.

32. Damian Cortecedo(24, CHI)

A strong clay game has him +10 from 42nd.

Good grief that's a lot of young players heading in the right direction or at least treading water. The next youth movement is definitely here.

177. Stanley Edleman(19, USA)

Tried and failed to qualify for Roland Garros, but did so at Wimbledon of course, getting the opening-round baptism by Dudwadkar. He's playing his first Challenger as I write this, so we'll see how his progress through that tier goes. Only one loss in futures play, and that was several months ago; Edleman tore through that level with ease.

190. Anil Mehul(39, SRI)

Down to 15th in doubles, just hanging on to the inner circle there. WTF qualification is a big question mark. In singles, he's moved back into the Challenger range, and we'll see how that goes soon. A sparkling 24-1 record in the futures events so far this year.

703. Sushant Chiba(19, SRI)

Got that first futures title a few weeks ago in China, and is still somewhat better than players at his ranking but is losing some in practice as well. Gradually plowing upwards but definitely taking it slower now, and won't be seeing Edleman on the court anytime soon.

11-13-2017, 08:06 PM	#706
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	Rankings Update 1. Mateo Kaspar(26, FRA) - 20,000 Most points I've ever seen, and 97% of the maximum possible. After sweeping the clay season for the first time ever, Kaspar is now threatening to have the greatest single-season in history and sitting on 61 consecutive match wins. If he is perfect over the second half of the year, which he was he last couple of seasons, he'll be the first to ever go an entire year with only a single loss. It only takes one match to ruin that, which has almost happened already, but I still wouldn't bet against him. It's been over two years since he lost on anything other than clay, and that's now in the rear-view. 2. Guus Dircx(25, NLD) -- 6,980 Just hanging on to the #2 after a QF loss at Wimbledon. Already a surprising 11 losses for him. 3. Martin Zarco(26, ESP) -- 6,930 Zarco could become the new #2 if he can keep up his excellent play -- had his usual early exit at Wimbledon(4th round) but prior to that a strong clay season with two finals along with surprisingly good hardcourt results had him exceeding expectations with his rise. 4. Gillo Fangio(27, ITA) -- 6,285 Continuing to slide and we're seeing more doubles out of him. Soon Fangio's Top 4 spot will belong in the hands of someone else. 5. Prakash Mooljee(31, SRI) -- 6,150 The strong run at Wimbledon pushed him back into the spot of our nation's top player for a bit; he'd lost in the third round the year before. His best Slam showing since the USO last year; he can't play at that level consistently, but still managing at 31 to be a threat once in a while. 6. Ritwik Dudwadkar(25, SRI) -- 5,970 Still hasn't made a decisive move upwards, but it's coming. He's just over a thousand points short of the #2 spot, and playing as well as anybody in that group with the possible exception of Zarco overall. His 8 losses are the second-fewest(to Kaspar of course) and the majority of them including Wimbledon have come to the French legend. 7. Valentin Rosenberg(25, SWE) -- 4,440 Rosenberg has been steady in recent months but not spectacular, and if he doesn't repeat his final at Canada last year he'll be sliding back down in the next edition of these rankings. Still improving, and a clear threat to almost anyone on hardcourts. 8. Hsuang-tsung Teng(25, NZL) -- 4,425 QF showing at Wimbledon was a round worse than a year ago, but it's still been a solid year for him. Tough to compete with the top half-dozen right now and he's not up for that challenge, at least not yet. 9. Sigmund Kronecker(27, DEU) -- 3,860 Quarterfinals at least in all of the big clay events kept him afloat, but it wouldn't surprise me me to see Germany's top player fall off the first page by year's end. 10. Johnny Browne(29, USA) -- 3,665 Browne is shifting more and more into doubles -- he's done as a singles player and he knows it. 12. Ruben Piazzola(24, CZE) 13. Matthew Panter(24, USA) Both still hanging out in the wings, waiting for others to falter. 16. Gregory Mackenzie(24, USA) Him too, just a bit further down. 17. Benno Duhr(25, AUS) Some big clay wins for Duhr who is up from 31st at the end of last year. He's pretty terrible on hardcourts though, so that might be the end of the rise for now. 20. Vinnie Cone(24, USA) Up somewhat from 25th at the start of the year. Cone has a chance to make more of a splash in the US summer HC events. 22. Dick Blake(23, USA) Same story; up a few spots but not making a huge move. 23. Alexey Alenichev(24, RUS) Has bounced around a lot the last couple years, but another guy up modestly from 30th. 27. Alexey Nikitin(23, UKR) Already cut his ranking last year(51st) in half, but the assault has slowed. Good enough to be dangerous, not good enough to take down many Top 10 players yet, so a continued gradual rise now is expected. Better than those around him though. 28. Stuart Pargeter(22, USA) Another britrock special and a guy who has joined the Blake/Nikitin generation coming up. +10 already this season. 32. Damian Cortecedo(24, CHI) A strong clay game has him +10 from 42nd. Good grief that's a lot of young players heading in the right direction or at least treading water. The next youth movement is definitely here. 177. Stanley Edleman(19, USA) Tried and failed to qualify for Roland Garros, but did so at Wimbledon of course, getting the opening-round baptism by Dudwadkar. He's playing his first Challenger as I write this, so we'll see how his progress through that tier goes. Only one loss in futures play, and that was several months ago; Edleman tore through that level with ease. 190. Anil Mehul(39, SRI) Down to 15th in doubles, just hanging on to the inner circle there. WTF qualification is a big question mark. In singles, he's moved back into the Challenger range, and we'll see how that goes soon. A sparkling 24-1 record in the futures events so far this year. 703. Sushant Chiba(19, SRI) Got that first futures title a few weeks ago in China, and is still somewhat better than players at his ranking but is losing some in practice as well. Gradually plowing upwards but definitely taking it slower now, and won't be seeing Edleman on the court anytime soon.