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Hi everyone, going to try something different as these stories are pretty popular as we've seen in the past with football stories. I'm using a text based tennis simulator and what it allows you to do is add players to it and then simulates tournaments. You are randomly added to tournaments by the sim and I have little control over what you enter or how you go, but it's pretty good for a basic sim.

I was hoping to get people to sign up and then I could turn it into an interactive story. Don't worry if I start before you sign up, players can be added at any time :)

All I need is a name and a country, if you want to add up to three players so we've got more to add to the sim, then that's great.

Can you beat the likes of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic? Sign up and find out! It runs through an actual year with actual tournaments and is ongoing! Not with doubles or mixed doubles or Davis Cup, but all the other tournaments are realistic. I'll aim to start tonight so hopefully can get a couple if possible, but again sign up at any time.

Players:
Peter Williams - Australia
Ralf Landgraf - Austria
Dom Sharples - Great Britain

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We're here in sunny Brisbane for the opening tournament of the tennis calendar and of course the Australian summer of tennis. We welcome three new faces to the ATP Tour this season with our Aussie favourite Peter Williams joining Englishman Dom Sharples and Austrian Ralf Landgraf. All three will be wildcards in the next three events as they strive to make their names known on the world stage.

Ralf Landgraf will have a baptism of fire up first, coming up against number one seed and world number four, Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka. Dom Sharples also has a tougher than hoped first match against eleventh seed Federico Delbonis, while Peter Williams has the easiest of the three newcomers, taking on 225th ranked Elias Ymer in the first round. Wawrinka is the overwhelming favourite for the tournament, with the number two seed Richard Gasquet ranked 22 places lower at 26.
 
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Sharples and Williams perfect performances in round one

WILDCARDS Dom Sharples and Peter Williams started off in the best possible fashion at the Brisbane International, not dropping a single game in easy 6-0 6-0 victories over their respective opponents. Sharples performance was scintillating considering he was taking on the world number 60, defeating Argentinian Federico Delbonis with ease. Williams also had no troubles disposing of Swede Elias Ymer 6-0 6-0. Meanwhile Austrian Ralf Landgraf battled hard against number one seed Stan Wawrinka but ultimately faded in the final set. He took the Swiss talent to three sets, losing the first in a tiebreaker before shocking the crowd with a second set win of 7-5. Wawrinka was far too strong after that, spurred on by the challenge to win the final set 6-0.

Round 1:


[1] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) defeated Ralf Landgraf (AUT) 7-6 5-7 6-0
Peter Williams (AUS)
defeated Elias Ymer (SWE) 6-0 6-0
Dom Sharples (GBR) defeated [11] Federico Delbonis (ARG) 6-0 6-0

Round 2 matches:

Peter Williams (AUS) vs. [3] Ivo Karlovic (CRO)
Dom Sharples (GBR) vs. Louk Sorensen (IRE)
 
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BOTH WILDCARDS ADVANCE TO ROUND 3

AUSTRALIAN young gun Peter Williams showed his first round match was no fluke, knocking off third seed Ivo Karlovic 6-4 6-1 to advance to the third round. The 27th ranked Croatian with the big serve was favoured to knock out the unknown Aussie, but was stunned in straight sets by the hard hitting Victorian.

In the other match, British up and comer Dom Sharples almost made it two matches without dropping a game in his huge 6-1 6-0 win over lowly Irishman Louk Sorenen. Sharples was the talk of the tournament after disposing of eleventh seed Federico Delbonis in the opening round 6-0 6-0 and now he moves through to the third round.

Round 2:

Peter Williams (AUS)
defeated [3] Ivo Karlovic (CRO) 6-4 6-1
Dom Sharples (GBR) defeated Louk Sorensen (IRE) 6-1 6-0

Round 3 matches:

Peter Williams (AUS) vs. [14] Ricardas Berankis (LIT)
Dom Sharples (GBR) vs. Stephane Robert (FRA)
 
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WILLIAMS AND SHARPLES BOOK QUARTER FINAL SPOT

THE underdog bandwagon has rolled on for another match as Australian wildcard Peter Williams and British counterpart Dom Sharples have moved through to their respective quarter finals. Both are just one win away from facing off against each other in a semi-final. While it is still against the odds, both have been playing superbly this tournament.

Williams overcame Ricardas Berankis after the Lithuanian 14th seed was strong early, winning the first three games before Williams won 12 of the next 14 to win 6-3 6-2. Sharples again had no trouble disposing of his opponent with a huge 6-2 6-0 win over Stephane Robert of France.

Round 3:

Peter Williams (AUS)
defeated [14] Ricardas Berankis (LIT) 6-2 6-3
Dom Sharples (GBR) defeated Stephane Robert (FRA) 62- 6-0

Quarter Finals:

Peter Williams (AUS) vs. [15] Alejandro Gonzalez (COL)
Dom Sharples (GBR) vs. [2] Richard Gasquet (FRA)
[1] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. [7] Pablo Carreno Busta (ARG)
[13] Robin Haase (NED) vs. [4] Leonardo Mayer (ARG)
 
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FINALS SPOT ON OFFER AS WILLIAMS AND SHARPLES REACH SEMIS

BOTH have shocked crowds, but only one will make it through to the final game of the tournament with Australian wildcard Peter Williams meeting British talent Dom Sharples in the semi-final. The pair made it through after straight sets wins over their opponents with Williams defeating 15th seed Alejandro Gonzalez 6-2 6-4, while Sharples can do no wrong belting Frenchman Richard Gasquet 6-0 6-2.

Sharples has been installed as favourite for the clash, having dropped just five games in four matches, running away with every contest knocking off the second and eleventh seeds to reach the semi-finals. The winner of the wildcards semi-final will meet either number one seed Stan Wawrinka or number four seed Leonardo Mayer in the final.

Quarter Finals:

Peter Williams (AUS)
defeated [15] Alejandro Gonzalez 6-2 6-4
Dom Sharples (GBR) defeated [2] Richard Gasquet (FRA) 6-0 6-2
[1] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) defeated [7] Pablo Carreno Busta (ARG) 6-1 6-1
[4] Leonardo Mayer (ARG) defeated [13] Robin Haase (NED) 6-1 3-6 6-4

Semi Finals:

Peter Williams (AUS) vs. Dom Sharples (GBR)
[1] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. [4] Leonardo Mayer (ARG)
 
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BRITISH VICTORY AS SHARPLES MOVES THROUGH

THEY say what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger and for Brit Dom Sharples, a shock 6-1 first set loss to Australian wildcard Peter Williams was enough to sting the 303rd ranked Englishman into action. He turned the tables in the second set to win a tight one 7-5 before holding off the Australian 6-3 in the third.

Sharples will now face the daunting task of number one seed Stan Wawrinka to complete the maiden fairytale and win the Brisbane International. Wawrinka has been equally impressive in this tournament and disposed of fourth seed Leonardo Mayer in straight sets.

Semi Finals:

Peter Williams (AUS)
defeated by Dom Sharples (GBR) 6-1 5-7 3-6
[1] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) defeated [4] Leonardo Mayer (ARG) 6-4 7-5

Final:

Dom Sharples (GBR) vs. [1] Stan Wawrinka (SUI)
 
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FAIRYTALE COMPLETE AS SHARPLES TOPPLES WAWRINKA

HE might only be one tournament into his pro career but British youngster Dom Sharples already has a cult following after winning the Brisbane International yesterday. The star talent shocked the tennis world by defeating number one seed Stan Wawrinka 6-1 7-5 in the final to take home the title. Ranked almost 300 places below the Swiss star, Sharples withstood second set nerves to hold on and claim victory.

The win has seen Sharples rise a massive 108 places from 303rd to 195 ahead of the Heineken Open next week. He will be looking to improve his ranking even further with another good showing there.

Final:

Dom Sharples (GBR) defeated [1] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) 6-1 7-5
 

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http://playasport.com/tennis/tennissimulation.html

It's a really basic text simulator, but it's pretty fun to kill boredom. The first year often you over achieve, but it's even more fun when you add lots of players because literally you can end up from grand slam winners to blokes/girls (WTA Tour available too) who can't get inside the top 100.
 
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ANOTHER TOUGH DRAW FOR YOUNGSTERS

BRISBANE International winner Dom Sharples has drawn 16th seed Go Soeda in the opening round of the Heineken Open. He will be confident he can continue to rise up the rankings with a victory against the 102nd seed having defeated world number four Stan Wawrinka in the final of the Brisbane International.

In the other matches, Austrian Ralf Landgraf will look to get his first win of his ATP career with victory against world number 86 and 12th seed Robin Haase. Australian Peter Williams also faces a seed, drawn against Croatia's Ivan Dodig, seeded 15th in the tournament.

Round 1:

Dom Sharples (GBR) vs. [16] Go Soeda (JPN)
Ralf Landgraf (AUT) vs. [12] Robin Haase (NED)
Peter Williams (AUS) vs. [15] Ivan Dodig (CRO)
 
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ALL THREE ADVANCE THROUGH FIRST ROUND

GREAT Britain's Dom Sharples continues to be a force to be reckoned with as he rises up the rankings, disposing of 16th seed Go Soeda in the first round of the Heineken Open. Sharples had no problems winning 10 of the last 12 games to run away the 6-2 6-2 winner to advance to the next round.

In the other matches, Austria's Ralf Landgraf did it tough against Netherland's Robin Haase in a tough second set to fight out a win 6-2 7-6 (2). Australia's Peter Williams got home against Ivan Dodig in a similarly tight match, 6-3 7-6 (5) to advance through to the second round. All three players will face lower ranked opponents in the second round having defeated the seeds.

Round 1:

Dom Sharples (GBR) defeated [16] Go Soeda (JPN) 6-2 6-2
Ralf Landgraf (AUT) defeated [12] Robin Haase (NED) 6-2 7-6 (2)
Peter Williams (AUS) defeated [15] Ivan Dodig (CRO) 6-3 7-6 (5)

Round 2:

Dom Sharples (GBR) vs. Victor Hanescu (ROM)
Ralf Landgraf (AUT) vs. Nikolay Davydenko (RUS)
Peter Williams (AUS) vs. Maximo Gonzalez (ARG)
 
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WILLIAMS PRODUCES STUNNING COMEBACK TO DOWN GONZALEZ

AUSTRALIAN young gun Peter Williams has come back from 5-2 down in the third set to post a 6-3 4-6 7-5 victory against Argentinian Maximo Gonzalez in the second round of the Heineken Open. Williams had it far from his own way in the clash after winning the first set, but managed to get the upperhand late to run over the top of the 103rd ranked player.

In the other matches, Britain's Dom Sharples trailed Romania's Victor Hanescu 3-0 in the first set before winning 12 of teh next 13 games to run out the 6-3 6-1 winner. Ralf Landgraf had a much easier time against Russian veteran Nikolay Davydenko. Ranked not much higher than him, Dvydenko was no match for the Austrian with Landgraf winning 6-1 6-0.

Round 1:

Dom Sharples (GBR) defeated Victor Hanescu (ROU) 6-3 6-1
Ralf Landgraf (AUT) defeated Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) 6-1 6-0
Peter Williams (AUS) defeated Maximo Gonzalez (ARG) 6-3 4-6 7-5

Round 3:

Dom Sharples (GBR) vs. [7] Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP)
Ralf Landgraf (AUT) vs. [4] Donald Young (USA)
Peter Williams (AUS) vs. [2] Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP)
 
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CLOSE CALLS FOR SOME AS TRIO ADVANCE TO QUARTERS

DOM Sharples, Ralf Landgraf and Peter Williams all advanced to the last eight but had far from walkovers in a challenging round of matches. Sharples managed to overcome seventh seed Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-4 2-6 6-4 in a tight game that looked to be going the Spaniard's way when he was 4-2 up in the third set.

Williams played out a massive second set tiebreaker after a comfortable first set, but was unable to get it in straight sets losing 14-12 in the tiebreaker before steadying to win the third set 6-2. Landgraf did not need a third set to move through to the quarter finals, but he was entrenched in a superb battle with fourth seed Donald Young, winning 6-3 6-4.

Round 3:

Dom Sharples (GBR) defeated [7] Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) 6-4 2-6 6-4
Ralf Landgraf (AUT) defeated [4] Donald Young (USA) 6-3 6-4
Peter Williams (AUS) defeated [2] Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP) 6-2 6-7 (12) 6-2

Quarter Finals:

Dom Sharples (GBR) vs. [13] Edouard Roger-Vasselin (FRA)
Ralf Landgraf (AUT) vs. [6] Federico Delbonis (ARG)
Peter Williams (AUS) vs. [8] Thomaz Bellucci (BRA)
[5] Jan-Lennard Struff (GER) vs. [10] Jarkko Nieminen (FIN)
 
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TRIPLE TREAT FOR NEWCOMERS

RALF Landgraf has joined Dom Sharples and Peter Williams in the semi-finals after a strong perfomance against sixth seed, Argentina's Federico Delbonis. Landgraf had no problems disposing of Delbonis, producing a straights sets win to move through to his first semi-final. Now he will face Williams in the semi-final after the Australian saw off the challenge of Brazillian Thomaz Bellucci with a 4-6 6-2 6-3 win, recovering from losing the first set for hte second week in a row to win. Meanwhile Dom Sharples will be looking to move through to his second consecutive final after he defeated 13th seed Edouard Roger-Vasselin of France, 7-5 6-2. He will face Finland's Jarrko Nieminen for a spot in the decider.

Quarter Finals:

Dom Sharples (GBR) defeated [13] Edouard Roger-Vasselin (FRA) 7-5 6-2
Ralf Landgraf (AUT) defeated [6] Federico Delbonis (ARG) 6-3 6-0
Peter Williams (AUS) defeated [8] Thomaz Bellucci (BRA) 4-6 6-2 6-3
[5] Jan-Lennard Struff (GER) defeated by [10] Jarkko Nieminen (FIN) 6-4 2-6 4-6

Semi Finals:

Dom Sharples (GBR) vs. [10] Jarrko Nieminen (FIN)
Ralf Landgraf (AUT) vs. Peter Williams (AUS)
 
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WILLIAMS AND SHARPLES RIVALRY TO ADD ANOTHER CHAPTER

FOR the second time in as many weeks, Australia's Peter Williams and Great Britain's Dom Sharples will face off, this time for the Heineken Open title. Sharples won the last battle in last week's Brisbane International semi-final and as the higher ranked opponent, will be favoured to make it two victories.

Sharples moved through to his second consecutive ATP Tour final after knocking off Finland's Jarrko Nieminen without too much fuss, 6-4 6-4. Meanwhile Williams joined him in the final with a tight 6-3 7-6 victory over Austrian wildcard Ralf Landgraf in the other semi-final.

Semi Finals:

Dom Sharples (GBR) defeated [10] Jarrko Nieminen (FIN)
Ralf Landgraf (AUT) defeated by Peter Williams (AUS) 3-6 6-7 (4)

Final:

Dom Sharples (GBR) vs. Peter Williams (AUS)
 
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WILLIAMS CLAIMS TITLE IN THRILLING FINAL

AUSTRALIA'S Peter Williams has evened the ledger with Britain's Dom Sharples after downing the Englishman in three enthralling sets. It took a tiebreaker to decide the first set, with Williams winning 7-5 in the tiebreaker to edge ahead early.

Sharples hit back with a 6-3 second set win to ensure a deciding set, which went down to the wire. Both players were at 5-5 before Williams broke serve then held his own to secure victory 7-6 3-6 7-5 and win his first title, denying Sharples of two consecutive titles. Both players will look ahead to the Sydney International, where Williams will return back to his homeland.

Final:

Dom Sharples (GBR) defeated by Peter Williams (AUS) 6-7 (5) 6-3 5-7
 
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ATP Rankings after Heineken Open

1. Novak Djokovic (SRB)
2. Roger Federer (SUI)
3. Rafael Nadal (ESP)
4. Stan Wawrinka (SUI)
5. Kei Nishikori (JPN)
6. Andy Murray (GBR)
7. Tomas Berdych (CZE)
8. Milos Raonic (CAN)
9. Marin Cilic (CRO)
10. David Ferrer (ESP)
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135. Dom Sharples (GBR)
153. Peter Williams (AUS)
303. Ralf Landgraf (AUT)
 
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN QUALIFICATION ON THE LINE FOR WILDCARDS

AN equally strong performance in teh Sydney International by either Dom Sharples or Peter Williams will see them shoot into the top 100 players and automatically qualify for the Australian Open in a fortnight. Sharples begins his campaign against Australian Matthew Ebden, while Williams has a tough encounter first up against the fine wine Tommy Haas. Austrian Ralf Landgraf will be keen to get some vital ranking points when he faces Belgian Steve Darcis.

Round 1:

Dom Sharples (GBR) vs. Matthew Ebden (AUS)
Ralf Landgraf (AUT) vs. Steve Darcis (BEL)
Peter Williams (AUS) vs. [15] Tommy Haas (GER)
 
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ALL THREE ADVANCE THROUGH TO ROUND 2

THE ATP Tour's three up-and-coming stars have progressed through to the second round without too much trouble. Both Dom Sharples and Ralf Landgrafs opponents won just three games against them in straight set routs, with Sharples' opponent Matthew Ebden being the first opponent ranked lower than the Brit.

In the other match, Peter Williams managed to secure a straight sets win over 15th seed Tommy Haas after a challenging second set that saw both players trade blows. The trio will move through to the second round and look to move into the last 16 with victory.

Round 1:

Dom Sharples (GBR) defeated Matthew Ebden (AUS) 6-1 6-2
Ralf Landgraf (AUT) defeated Steve Darcis (BEL) 6-0 6-3
Peter Williams (AUS) defeated [15] Tommy Haas (GER) 6-2 6-4

Round 2:

Dom Sharples (GBR) vs. Marsel Ilhan (TUR)
Ralf Landgraf (AUT) vs. [5] Benjamin Becker (GER)
Peter Williams (AUS) vs. Jesse Huta Galung (NED)
 
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SHARPLES SHOW SPIRIT IN GRITTY WIN

TALENTED Brit Dom Sharples had the most challenging match of the young trio, despite still advancing through to the round of 16. He looked home and hosed early against Turkey's Marsel Ilhan, racing to a 5-0 lead before losing the next five games and eventually being forced into a tiebreak before winning 7-2 in the tiebreak. In the second set, he found himself 2-5 down before winning the last five games of the match to secure a straight sets win.

Both the other two young guns had an easier time, although Ralf Landgraf had some nervous moments in a closee 6-4 6-3 win over Benjamin Becker, ranked 40 in the world. Peter Williams had no trouble against the lowly ranked Jesse Huta Galung, winning 6-1 6-3 to advance to the round of 16.

Round 2:

Dom Sharples (GBR) defeated Marsel Ilhan (TUR) 7-6 (2) 7-5
Ralf Landgraf (AUT) defeated [5] Benjamin Becker (GER) 6-4 6-3
Peter Williams (AUS) defeated Jesse Huta Galung (NED) 6-1 6-3

Round 3:

Dom Sharples (GBR) vs. [16] Marcos Baghdatis (CYP)
Ralf Landgraf (AUT) vs. [13] Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP)
Peter Williams (AUS) vs. [2] Kevin Anderson (RSA)
 
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TWO REMAIN AS WILLIAMS IS BUNDLED OUT

PETER Williams bid farewell to the Sydney International after going down to number two seed and world number 16 Kevin Anderson. The South African proved a little too strong, winning in an entertaining three set contest to get up 4-6 6-4 7-5 which went down to the wire across three hours.

In the other matches, Austrian Ralf Landgraf had to work hard to secure a quarter final berth, defeating Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-1 4-6 6-4. Brit Dom Sharples had no such troubles, embarrassing 16th seed Marcos Baghdatis 6-0 6-1.

Round 3:

Dom Sharples (GBR) defeated [16] Marcos Baghdatis (CYP) 6-0 6-1
Ralf Landgraf (AUT) defeated [13] Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) 6-1 4-6 6-4
Peter Williams (AUS) defeated by [2] Kevin Anderson (RSA) 6-4 4-6 5-7

Quarter Finals:

[1] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) vs. [8] Vasek Pospisil (CAN)
Dom Sharples (GBR) vs. [14] Andre Golubev (KAZ)
Ralf Landgraf (AUT) vs. [3] David Goffin (BEL)
[10] Bernard Tomic (AUS) vs. [2] Kevin Anderson (RSA)
 
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SHARPLES AND LANDGRAF BOOK SEMI PLACES

BOTH Dom Sharples and Ralf Landgraf have booked their place in the Sydney International semi finals after winning their respective quarter finals. Sharples knocked off Kazahkstan's Andre Golubev 6-1 6-4, while Landgraf had an equally as impressive straight sets win over third seed, David Goffin of Belgium. Landgraf saluted 6-3 6-1 to move through to face 10th seed Bernard Tomic who upset second seed Kevin Anderson. Meanwhile Sharples will face top seed Feliciano Lopez in the other semi-final. The Brit will be looking to make it three finals from as many tournaments.

Quarter Finals:

[1] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) defeated [8] Vasek Pospisil (CAN) 3-6 6-4 6-2
Dom Sharples (GBR) defeated [14] Andre Golubev (KAZ) 6-1 6-4
Ralf Landgraf (AUT) defeated [3] David Goffin (BEL) 6-3 6-1
[10] Bernard Tomic (AUS) defeated [2] Kevin Anderson (RSA) 6-4 6-4

Semi Finals:

[1] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) vs. Dom Sharples (GBR)
Ralf Landgraf (AUT)
vs. [10] Bernard Tomic (AUS)
 
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SHARPLES AND LANDGRAF BOOK SEMI PLACES

A STUNNING performance from British young star Dom Sharples has seen him destroy world number 14, Feliciano Lopez 6-0 6-1 in a complete domination in just over an hour. It is the third time he has made the final in as many starts and has guaranteed himself a place in the Australian Open main draw in doing so. Meanwhile Austrian Ralf Landgraf will face off against Sharples after defeating Bernard Tomic 7-5 6-2 in teh other semi-final. It will be Landgraf's first final while Sharples will be looking to win his second title.

Semi Finals:

[1] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) vs. Dom Sharples (GBR) 6-0 6-1
Ralf Landgraf (AUT) vs. [10] Bernard Tomic (AUS) 7-5 6-2

Final:

Dom Sharples (GBR) vs. Ralf Landgraf (AUT)
 
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TWO POINTS SEPARATES SHARPLES FROM LANDGRAF

AN 8-6 tiebreaker was the difference between Dom Sharples and Ralf Landgraf as the Brit took home his second title in three tournaments. He is unbeaten on Australian soil and now moves into the top 100 ahead of the Australian Open. In the final he destroyed Landgraf in the opening set 6-0 before dropping his first set for the tournament 6-4 then regrouping to lead early in the third. Landgraf hit back to level the scores and then force a turnover before Sharples prevailed 8-6 in the tiebreaker.

Final:

Dom Sharples (GBR) defeated Ralf Landgraf (AUT) 6-0 4-6 7-6 (6)
 
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