2011 ATP World Tour 250/500 series (inc. AAMI Classic etc)

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ATP World Tour 250 series - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATP_World_Tour_250_series
ATP World Tour 500 series - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATP_World_Tour_500_series

All discussions of 2011 ATP 250/500 events (inc. AAMI Classic at Kooyong) to be discussed here. This excludes the Grand Slam and ATP World Tour Masters 1000 events, and the Davis Cup.

 

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Bernard Tomic gets a wildcard for Brisbane.

http://www.brisbaneinternational.com.au/2010/12/ready-as-hell-ever-be

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[matt_897]

Draw for Brisbane International:

http://www.brisbaneinternational.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/MMDS-1.1.11.pdf

Aussies:
Millman vs. Qualifier
Tomic vs. Mayer
Matosevic vs. Roddick

Millman might have a shot against a qualifier. Tomic could pose some troubles for Mayer given its first match but then again it is very hard to know what to expect. People will get to witness the antics of Matosevic on centre court as well.

 

[roostersgal4eva]

Matosevic vs. Roddick should be fun to watch

 

[hirdy_is_champ]

Draw for Brisbane International:

http://www.brisbaneinternational.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/MMDS-1.1.11.pdf

Aussies:
Millman vs. Qualifier
Tomic vs. Mayer
Matosevic vs. Roddick

Millman might have a shot against a qualifier. Tomic could pose some troubles for Mayer given its first match but then again it is very hard to know what to expect. People will get to witness the antics of Matosevic on centre court as well.

Antics? Hopefully not bad ones....

 

[matt_897]

Antics? Hopefully not bad ones....

He'll probably be a little more toned down for the Aussie summer but some of the stories I have heard on the challenegr circuit is hilarious.

 

[SBI]

He mooned the crowd when during the tournament he won late in the year, didn't he?

 

[hirdy_is_champ]

He mooned the crowd when during the tournament he won late in the year, didn't he?

Lol can you imagine if he did that at a GS? Streakers no longer required. AO would not be impressed

 

[Chris_2593]

Peter Luczak just got through to the final round of qualies in Brisbane with a three set win against Tursunov. Great result really hope he can qualify and win a match or two.

 

[matt_897]

He mooned the crowd when during the tournament he won late in the year, didn't he?

Supposedly, yeah, he did. The source though was Donald Young's mum i think, not the most unbiased source considering the history between the two. A pity they put him on int he night time, won't get to see him.

Good tos ee Jones, Luczak and Ebden getting through the final round of qualies. Ebden and Jones play other, great chance for one of them. Pete has Berankis, talente dup and coming player, might be tough for him.

Looking forward to seeing Bernie in action tomorrow (or later today)

 

[beez]

I'm suprised Channel 7 are showing the Brisbane International, they normally don't start showing the summer of tennis till Sydney.

 

[Chris_2593]

I'm suprised Channel 7 are showing the Brisbane International, they normally don't start showing the summer of tennis till Sydney.

No they always show Brisbane.....

 

[beez]

No they always show Brisbane.....

It's obviously only been the last couple of years, because they used to only show the final(s) of Adelaide on the weekend the Sydney International started.

Ohwell, 1 more of week tennis I guess.

 

[Chris_2593]

It's obviously only been the last couple of years, because they used to only show the final(s) of Adelaide on the weekend the Sydney International started.

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Since they got rid of Adelaide. They have showed Brisbane.

 

[Chris_2593]

Tomic loses 6-2 6-2. He only won 3 points off Mayer's serve thought it would have been closer but Mayer played some awesome tennis.

 

[matt_897]

Thought Tomic showed a real lack of effort there, seemed like`he didn't care, towards of the match I didn't care. Mayer played very well, he's a very good player but Tomic didn't fight much at all.

Pete lost his final round qualies match sadly.

 

[Chris_2593]

Roddick just beat Matosevic 6-3 6-2 not suprised there. Shame we dont get to see the night session.

 

[wally funk]

verdasco gone at brisbane! i know becker's no hack, but still a surprise there.

 

[Chris_2593]

Luczak ended up playing the main draw due to Granollers pulling out. He lost 6-4 6-4 to Kevin Anderson.

 

[pepsi]

Verdasco has only won 2 matches since the US Open. Would not be putting money on him for the open.

 

[Lazarus]

Was Verdasco a one-slam wonder, Baghdatis/Gonzo style? The Aus Open does tend to throw them up.

 

[Rick18]

Gonzo wasn't a one-slam wonder. Had some good results in other slams, and he would have made the French Open final if he hadn't pulled off an impressive choke in the semi against Soderling.

 

[Amazing Bombers]

Was Verdasco a one-slam wonder, Baghdatis/Gonzo style? The Aus Open does tend to throw them up.

Baghdatis made Wimbledon Semi final and Gonzo the French.

 

[Lazarus]

Ok let's just see if they make another final

Also, Baghdatis got flogged in that semi

 

[Rick18]

Gonzo's out injured long-term and he'll have turned 31 by the time he gets back. He doesn't have too long left, so you're really reaching on him.