2014 Slam Challenge - US Open Edition

[El Dude]

Alright, here we go: Congratulations to GameSetAndMath who wins the US Open Challenge with 22 points, ahead of a host of runners-up: newcomers (to this year's challenge) Billie, johnsteinbeck, DarthFed, and then myself all with 20 points. A nice achievement considering a last place showing in the rankings.

Here's the final year totals. I'm only including those folks who participated in at least three Slams, and those who only did three have an asterisk (remember, missed Slams still get default points - one less than the lowest score from that round).

77 ftan (AO)
77 El Dude
66 Secrettennisjunkie
63* nehmeth (WIM)
61 Kieran
61 Riotbeard
60* crystalfire
58 Britbox
56 Moxie529
56* TennisFanatic7
55* fashionista (RG)
53* tented
50 kskate2
50* rahulpuwar
46* TsarMatt
43* BounceIt!
41* GameSetAndMath (USO)

So we're left with a first place tie between myself and ftan. The tiebreaker, according to the rules, is the World Tour Finals - I'll have to figure out scoring and then get agreement from ftan.

Now if ftan had only not been late for his Roland Garros picks we wouldn't be in this pickle! But it makes for some fun drama.

Anyhow, fun stuff. Feel free to let me know if you'd like to see anything changed, have any suggestions, etc.

 

[Kieran]

Well done to GSM :clap

And El Dude and Ftan. :clap

 

[tented]

Feel free to let me know if you'd like to see anything changed ...

I'd like to see 25 points added to my score. Thanks!

 

[El Dude]

Feel free to let me know if you'd like to see anything changed ...

I'd like to see 25 points added to my score. Thanks!

Hey next time don't miss one of the Slams and you'll have a shot!

 

[Riotbeard]

Well done to GSM :clap

And El Dude and Ftan. :clap

I don't care whether you are in Kieran, I am competing with you for 5th place. Tie-breaker in the Japan Open. Any time, any where as long as it is the japan open.

 

[Riotbeard]

Calling you out Irishman.

 

[Kieran]

Well done to GSM :clap

And El Dude and Ftan. :clap

I don't care whether you are in Kieran, I am competing with you for 5th place. Tie-breaker in the Japan Open. Any time, any where as long as it is the japan open.

You can have fifth place brother, by all means.

I have my sights set higher. Nehmeth, beware!! :snigger

 

[Kieran]

I think that because Ftan won the Aussie one, that's the tiebreaker right there, no?

 

[ftan]

Alright, here we go: Congratulations to GameSetAndMath who wins the US Open Challenge with 22 points, ahead of a host of runners-up: newcomers (to this year's challenge) Billie, johnsteinbeck, DarthFed, and then myself all with 20 points. A nice achievement considering a last place showing in the rankings.

Here's the final year totals. I'm only including those folks who participated in at least three Slams, and those who only did three have an asterisk (remember, missed Slams still get default points - one less than the lowest score from that round).

77 ftan (AO)
77 El Dude
66 Secrettennisjunkie
63* nehmeth (WIM)
61 Kieran
61 Riotbeard
60* crystalfire
58 Britbox
56 Moxie529
56* TennisFanatic7
55* fashionista (RG)
53* tented
50 kskate2
50* rahulpuwar
46* TsarMatt
43* BounceIt!
41* GameSetAndMath (USO)

So we're left with a first place tie between myself and ftan. The tiebreaker, according to the rules, is the World Tour Finals - I'll have to figure out scoring and then get agreement from ftan.

Now if ftan had only not been late for (his nono:nono) her Roland Garros picks we wouldn't be in this pickle! But it makes for some fun drama.

Anyhow, fun stuff. Feel free to let me know if you'd like to see anything changed, have any suggestions, etc.

Just a minor (major) correction

 

[ftan]

I think that because Ftan won the Aussie one, that's the tiebreaker right there, no?

clapclap I agree Kieren

 

[El Dude]

I apologize for the gender confusion, ftan.

Kieran, I was thinking the same thing - but I've got to stand by my own rules, which is that the tiebreaker is the WTF. I suppose I could do the gentlemanly thing to do and concede victory to ftan, ut what kind of fun would that be?

 

[TsarMatt]

Thanks for doing this again, man!

I'm third last. Embarrassing.

 

[Kieran]

I apologize for the gender confusion, ftan.

Kieran, I was thinking the same thing - but I've got to stand by my own rules, which is that the tiebreaker is the WTF. I suppose I could do the gentlemanly thing to do and concede victory to ftan, ut what kind of fun would that be?

It'd be hilarious,do it! :snigger

 

[Riotbeard]

I apologize for the gender confusion, ftan.

Kieran, I was thinking the same thing - but I've got to stand by my own rules, which is that the tiebreaker is the WTF. I suppose I could do the gentlemanly thing to do and concede victory to ftan, ut what kind of fun would that be?

I lost to a woman?!

[video=youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFT083GhycM[/video]

 

[ftan]

I apologize for the gender confusion, ftan.

Kieran, I was thinking the same thing - but I've got to stand by my own rules, which is that the tiebreaker is the WTF. I suppose I could do the gentlemanly thing to do and concede victory to ftan, ut what kind of fun would that be?

I lost to a woman?!

[video=youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFT083GhycM[/video]

:lolz::lolz::lolz::lolz::lolz:

 

[Riotbeard]

Well done to GSM :clap

And El Dude and Ftan. :clap

I don't care whether you are in Kieran, I am competing with you for 5th place. Tie-breaker in the Japan Open. Any time, any where as long as it is the japan open.

You can have fifth place brother, by all means.

I have my sights set higher. Nehmeth, beware!! :snigger

I am watching you Kieran.

[video=youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAy7tHVOKng[/video]

Mostly just wanted an excuse to post my favorite new youtube videos...

 

[crystalfire]

i have no clue whats happenin or what these videos mean but im lovin it hahaha

 

[GameSetAndMath]

A copy of 2014 US-open-series Media notebook is the prize for the winner.
This way you can always remember you won the challenge.

I received the prize. It is a nice Memorabilia. Thanks.