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Brian Swartz · 04-11-2018, 02:50 PM

Q2 Top Player Rankings

1. Mateo Kaspar(29, FRA) -- 15,610

Kaspar has come up short in the last two Slams, losing to different players at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. It's clear now his reign of terror is beginning to fade. He's got five losses on the year already, more than he lost in the previous three combined, and it's only halfway over.

2. Ritwik Dudwadkar(28, SRI) -- 12,470

A first-ever Wimbledon title, in which he came back from two sets down to stun King Kaspar, is definitely going to be a highlight of this season. RG was a surprise in the other direction, as he played Chinaglia as tough as anyone before losing a four-set battle in the SFs. Overall though, Dudwadkar has actually probably been the year's top player at 54-4 overall. If he can continue to be a threat to Kaspar even on hardcourts and get another win or two, it's possible that gap might continue to close, even as both players are declining.

3. Guus Dircx(28, NLD) -- 7,090

The personification of consistency, and sort of the forgotten man in this Era of Kaspar. He's won only a single Masters, but has 66 or more wins six straight years and probably a seventh here.

4. Gilberto Chinaglia(25, ITA) -- 5,345

Just a hair above the pack for the coveted 4th spot, Chinaglia is the flavor of the month after battling past Pargeter and Dudwadkar, then easing through Kaspar in the final to win at Roland Garros. He's a clay specialist and with that has earned his moment in the sun. Should be a force on that surface for at least a couple more years.

5. Karl Kaspar(23, FRA) -- 5,190

Kaspar's quality results continue as he claws his way upwards. Semifinalist at RG, QFs at Wimbledon. I expect Karl to be 4th by the end of the year, and then we'll see if he can make any inroads against the other top players. Just a matter of time before he takes Mateo's throne I think.

6. Gregory Mackenzie(26, USA) -- 5,040

A SF appearance at Wimbledon is his highlight on the year. Mackenzie has been anywhere from 4th to 8th in this volatile grouping.

7. Dick Blake(27, USA) -- 4,920

8. Hsuang-tsung Teng(28, NZL) -- 4,525

A hard fall after being a solid #4 for years.

9. Stuart Pargeter(25, USA) -- 4,450

I'm surprised at Pargeter being down here, but he's got exacdtly 10 fewer points than he did at the start of the season ... when he was 7th. Once again it's just brutal competition.

10. Cristian Castegali(26, MEX) -- 4,020

Castegali has a lead of exactly a thousand points over the next-closest player. In other words, this Top 10 is here to stay for a while.

12. Matthew Panter(27, USA)

Looks like his days of being an important factor are done.

13. Tristan Allende(24, USA)

Pretty much just held his spot, +1 from the last rankings. Allende figures to make a strong push upwards to close the year though on the US hardcourts.

14. Kenneth Brasher(23, GBR)

Somebody tell him he's not really this good.

15. Hamal Sbai(25, MOR)

Still waiting for ... something? I'm not sure what. Thought he'd be up a bit more by now.

16. Hugo Cordova(24, USA)

17. Serge Cardone](26, FRA)

18. Veini Aikio(24, FIN)

Don't miss the forest for the trees. 6 straight in a row here on page 2, just jockeying for position much like the 4th-9th ranked guys are.

19. Prakash Mooljee(34, SRI)

Several years older than all but Besson, who is falling much more quickly. Gotta hand it to the 'geezer' here, and his new management.

21. Chad Duncan(23, GBR)

Making the Brits happy.

23. Adam Hagans(23, GBR)

Ok, really happy.

24. Lucas Kaspar(23, FRA)

Of course.

26. Esteban Cortina(26, ESP)

Such as he is, the new hope of Spain.

27. Stanley Edleman(22, USA)

+2 from the last set. Again for the Americans, it's the upcoming set where they'll make or break their seasons.

28. Henri Sorel(24, CAN)

31. Ugljesa Svajnovic(22, CRO)

Oh, hello there. The 'third wheel' from Chiba's class doesn't want to be left behind in the Challengers.

32. Sushant Chiba(22, SRI)

Just barely has his foot in the door after making the third round(expected) at both RG and Wimbledon. At the first he lost to Dudwadkar in straight sets -- a tough matchup. On the grass it was almost as tough, drawing 6th-seeded Blake and a four-set loss included ending up on the wrong side of two tiebreakers. So he's knocking on the door of being able to shoot up the rankings I feel -- but not quite there yet.

331. Anil Mehul(42, SRI)

Dang he's an old fart. Been running him for nearly three decades now. Doubles is at 347th, so it's basically equalized now for him. Endurance is no better than a decent first-year junior. He's just ... well, he's old. But still getting out there in the futures circuit.

179(J). Amrik Kasaravalli(16, SRI)

After the first-round exit in his first attempt, Kasaravalli has won three straight tier-4 juniors events. Won't be long before he starts eyeing the next level. Skill has been trained up enough to get him close to the desired ratio. The 'growing pains' stage appears to be behind him.

04-11-2018, 02:50 PM	#768
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	Q2 Top Player Rankings 1. Mateo Kaspar(29, FRA) -- 15,610 Kaspar has come up short in the last two Slams, losing to different players at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. It's clear now his reign of terror is beginning to fade. He's got five losses on the year already, more than he lost in the previous three combined, and it's only halfway over. 2. Ritwik Dudwadkar(28, SRI) -- 12,470 A first-ever Wimbledon title, in which he came back from two sets down to stun King Kaspar, is definitely going to be a highlight of this season. RG was a surprise in the other direction, as he played Chinaglia as tough as anyone before losing a four-set battle in the SFs. Overall though, Dudwadkar has actually probably been the year's top player at 54-4 overall. If he can continue to be a threat to Kaspar even on hardcourts and get another win or two, it's possible that gap might continue to close, even as both players are declining. 3. Guus Dircx(28, NLD) -- 7,090 The personification of consistency, and sort of the forgotten man in this Era of Kaspar. He's won only a single Masters, but has 66 or more wins six straight years and probably a seventh here. 4. Gilberto Chinaglia(25, ITA) -- 5,345 Just a hair above the pack for the coveted 4th spot, Chinaglia is the flavor of the month after battling past Pargeter and Dudwadkar, then easing through Kaspar in the final to win at Roland Garros. He's a clay specialist and with that has earned his moment in the sun. Should be a force on that surface for at least a couple more years. 5. Karl Kaspar(23, FRA) -- 5,190 Kaspar's quality results continue as he claws his way upwards. Semifinalist at RG, QFs at Wimbledon. I expect Karl to be 4th by the end of the year, and then we'll see if he can make any inroads against the other top players. Just a matter of time before he takes Mateo's throne I think. 6. Gregory Mackenzie(26, USA) -- 5,040 A SF appearance at Wimbledon is his highlight on the year. Mackenzie has been anywhere from 4th to 8th in this volatile grouping. 7. Dick Blake(27, USA) -- 4,920 8. Hsuang-tsung Teng(28, NZL) -- 4,525 A hard fall after being a solid #4 for years. 9. Stuart Pargeter(25, USA) -- 4,450 I'm surprised at Pargeter being down here, but he's got exacdtly 10 fewer points than he did at the start of the season ... when he was 7th. Once again it's just brutal competition. 10. Cristian Castegali(26, MEX) -- 4,020 Castegali has a lead of exactly a thousand points over the next-closest player. In other words, this Top 10 is here to stay for a while. 12. Matthew Panter(27, USA) Looks like his days of being an important factor are done. 13. Tristan Allende(24, USA) Pretty much just held his spot, +1 from the last rankings. Allende figures to make a strong push upwards to close the year though on the US hardcourts. 14. Kenneth Brasher(23, GBR) Somebody tell him he's not really this good. 15. Hamal Sbai(25, MOR) Still waiting for ... something? I'm not sure what. Thought he'd be up a bit more by now. 16. Hugo Cordova(24, USA) 17. Serge Cardone](26, FRA) 18. Veini Aikio(24, FIN) Don't miss the forest for the trees. 6 straight in a row here on page 2, just jockeying for position much like the 4th-9th ranked guys are. 19. Prakash Mooljee(34, SRI) Several years older than all but Besson, who is falling much more quickly. Gotta hand it to the 'geezer' here, and his new management. 21. Chad Duncan(23, GBR) Making the Brits happy. 23. Adam Hagans(23, GBR) Ok, really happy. 24. Lucas Kaspar(23, FRA) Of course. 26. Esteban Cortina(26, ESP) Such as he is, the new hope of Spain. 27. Stanley Edleman(22, USA) +2 from the last set. Again for the Americans, it's the upcoming set where they'll make or break their seasons. 28. Henri Sorel(24, CAN) 31. Ugljesa Svajnovic(22, CRO) Oh, hello there. The 'third wheel' from Chiba's class doesn't want to be left behind in the Challengers. 32. Sushant Chiba(22, SRI) Just barely has his foot in the door after making the third round(expected) at both RG and Wimbledon. At the first he lost to Dudwadkar in straight sets -- a tough matchup. On the grass it was almost as tough, drawing 6th-seeded Blake and a four-set loss included ending up on the wrong side of two tiebreakers. So he's knocking on the door of being able to shoot up the rankings I feel -- but not quite there yet. 331. Anil Mehul(42, SRI) Dang he's an old fart. Been running him for nearly three decades now. Doubles is at 347th, so it's basically equalized now for him. Endurance is no better than a decent first-year junior. He's just ... well, he's old. But still getting out there in the futures circuit. 179(J). Amrik Kasaravalli(16, SRI) After the first-round exit in his first attempt, Kasaravalli has won three straight tier-4 juniors events. Won't be long before he starts eyeing the next level. Skill has been trained up enough to get him close to the desired ratio. The 'growing pains' stage appears to be behind him.