2015 ATP General Tennis News

[GameSetAndMath]

According to the rules of USO Series, the top 3 players in the standings get bonus money in the US Open depending on how far they go. But, while determining the standings, after simply adding up the points accrued in each tourney, they double the points for those players who participated in three or more tournaments. This tweak was introduced just last year.

The top dogs usually play only the two NA Masters and yet because they are 1000 events, they will usually be end up higher in the standings and so Emirates might have to distribute more money. In order to thwart that they are doubling the points for those who participate in three or more tourneys. This would have the effect of weaker players such as Isner and other American players end up high in the standings of USO Series. As they will not do well at US Open, Emirates will eventually end up paying less money. So, Emirates gets good advertisement without actually spending lot of money. So, USO Series may continue.

But, it has surely become a joke with this point doubling rule.

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

murray is playing Washington next week.

 

[Moxie]

murray is playing Washington next week.

Rrrumph? That's interesting. ($$) Also, probably good move. Why not?

 

[herios]

murray is playing Washington next week.

Rrrumph? That's interesting. ($$) Also, probably good move. Why not?

Because it is very hot in NA and he may be gassed by the final week end in Montreal, or Cincinnati

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

murray is playing Washington next week.

Rrrumph? That's interesting. ($$) Also, probably good move. Why not?

its a lot of tennis with only a weeks break..

Washington500-masters1000-masters1000-weekoff-usopen-daviscupSF.

 

[kskate2]

According to the rules of USO Series, the top 3 players in the standings get bonus money in the US Open depending on how far they go. But, while determining the standings, after simply adding up the points accrued in each tourney, they double the points for those players who participated in three or more tournaments. This tweak was introduced just last year.

The top dogs usually play only the two NA Masters and yet because they are 1000 events, they will usually be end up higher in the standings and so Emirates might have to distribute more money. In order to thwart that they are doubling the points for those who participate in three or more tourneys. This would have the effect of weaker players such as Isner and other American players end up high in the standings of USO Series. As they will not do well at US Open, Emirates will eventually end up paying less money. So, Emirates gets good advertisement without actually spending lot of money. So, USO Series may continue.

But, it has surely become a joke with this point doubling rule.

They're also trying to entice more top players to play 3 tournaments. It's a win-win for everyone involved when the top dawgs show up for a tournament. Don't you think ATL would rather have a Fed, Stan or even Rafa rather than a crop of mediocre American players?

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

^^lolz, that's spooky..last poast as I'm on the main forums page in this thread was me exactly 12hrs ago..then I enter this thread and BOOM you just poast as I arrive.:exclamation:

 

[GameSetAndMath]

According to the rules of USO Series, the top 3 players in the standings get bonus money in the US Open depending on how far they go. But, while determining the standings, after simply adding up the points accrued in each tourney, they double the points for those players who participated in three or more tournaments. This tweak was introduced just last year.

The top dogs usually play only the two NA Masters and yet because they are 1000 events, they will usually be end up higher in the standings and so Emirates might have to distribute more money. In order to thwart that they are doubling the points for those who participate in three or more tourneys. This would have the effect of weaker players such as Isner and other American players end up high in the standings of USO Series. As they will not do well at US Open, Emirates will eventually end up paying less money. So, Emirates gets good advertisement without actually spending lot of money. So, USO Series may continue.

But, it has surely become a joke with this point doubling rule.

They're also trying to entice more top players to play 3 tournaments. It's a win-win for everyone involved when the top dawgs show up for a tournament. Don't you think ATL would rather have a Fed, Stan or even Rafa rather than a crop of mediocre American players?

Yes, in principle the doubling is allowed for everyone who participates in three tourneys. So, you can say they are trying to attract top dawgs. But, it just is not working about that way. Come on, USO Series is there for about a decade now. Tell me a single occasion when a top 10 non-American player played in Atlanta.

 

[kskate2]

I think in the early days of the USO series, Hewitt played there. But truthfully, I can't think of anyone else. The others either played Washington or took the week off.

 

[Fiero425]

According to the rules of USO Series, the top 3 players in the standings get bonus money in the US Open depending on how far they go. But, while determining the standings, after simply adding up the points accrued in each tourney, they double the points for those players who participated in three or more tournaments. This tweak was introduced just last year.

The top dogs usually play only the two NA Masters and yet because they are 1000 events, they will usually be end up higher in the standings and so Emirates might have to distribute more money. In order to thwart that they are doubling the points for those who participate in three or more tourneys. This would have the effect of weaker players such as Isner and other American players end up high in the standings of USO Series. As they will not do well at US Open, Emirates will eventually end up paying less money. So, Emirates gets good advertisement without actually spending lot of money. So, USO Series may continue.

But, it has surely become a joke with this point doubling rule.

They're also trying to entice more top players to play 3 tournaments. It's a win-win for everyone involved when the top dawgs show up for a tournament. Don't you think ATL would rather have a Fed, Stan or even Rafa rather than a crop of mediocre American players?

Yes, in principle the doubling is allowed for everyone who participates in three tourneys. So, you can say they are trying to attract top dawgs. But, it just is not working about that way. Come on, USO Series is there for about a decade now. Tell me a single occasion when a top 10 non-American player played in Atlanta.

What's your point? Sorry to say, ATL is a HELL hole; too hot, too humid, and it's still deep in the SOUTH! What is there to really do outside of playing the tourney? Years ago the corporate office of my job tried to attract me with 2 videos to choose between Sacramento and Atlanta regions after they consolidated and closed the Chicago facility; both with regional data centers! It was "Mardi Gras" in ATL with bright lights, a dance company, and a lot of night life while Sacramento showed aerial shots of cornfields, trees, and the Int'l airport! I well knew what I was getting into and had no intentions of going anywhere near The DEEP SOUTH! I made my choice and spent more than 10 years in Sacramento! Others have to feel the same way; even after they got the Olympics in '96! That terrorist attack didn't help, but validated I made the right decision! :angel: :dodgy: - As for top Americans going and competing; who else is there? Isner's gone down there and won! We haven't had anyone in the top 10 since Roddick and he definitely went more than a few times and won it! :nono :angel: :dodgy:

 

[GameSetAndMath]

ATP has not yet announced the 2016 Calendar. However, the WTA has announced its 2016 calendar on June 10th itself. As some of the events are dual events, we do know the schedule of ATP partially at least.

Next year is special as it is an Olympic year.

The Olympic happens over 10 days and so it will intersect with two weeks of regular ATP schedule.
To minimize the effect it will have on ATP 1000 events, in 2016 they have decided to place the two weeks of Olympics in between Roger's Cup and Cincy. So, the Olympics will not intersect with either one of these Masters.

The 7 weeks gap between Wimbledon and USO will be scheduled (partially as follows).

Week 1 -- Newport / Davis Cup
Week 2 -- Washington DC
Week 3 -- Roger's Cup Toronto
Week 4 -- Olympics
Week 5 -- Olympics
Week 6 -- Cincy
Week 7 -- Winston Salem

Other tourney's such as stupid post-Wimbledon clay tourneys and small HC tourneys need to be placed yet.

This is definitely a much better scheduling than last time when Toronto got washed out due to its intersection with Olympics.

 

[Carol]

I've read that Rafa is 'open' to play the DC in September in Denmark, it would be great

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I've read that Rafa is 'open' to play the DC in September in Denmark, it would be great

He needs to play one DC tie before Olympics to qualify to play there. No wonder that he is "open" to play DC after USO. It was the same situation for Fed and Man as well.

 

[Fiero425]

I've read that Rafa is 'open' to play the DC in September in Denmark, it would be great

He needs to play one DC tie before Olympics to qualify to play there. No wonder that he is "open" to play DC after USO. It was the same situation for Fed and Man as well.

This is what really ticks me off about some players! Serena's like that; plays Fed Cup just to qualify for the Olympics! I wouldn't want her; sounds too mercenary! I'd tell Rafa to "GO FISH!" He's about useless now anyway! Stick with people who really want to play for their country! :nono :angel: :dodgy:

 

[Carol]

I've read that Rafa is 'open' to play the DC in September in Denmark, it would be great

He needs to play one DC tie before Olympics to qualify to play there. No wonder that he is "open" to play DC after USO. It was the same situation for Fed and Man as well.

This is what really ticks me off about some players! Serena's like that; plays Fed Cup just to qualify for the Olympics! I wouldn't want her; sounds too mercenary! I'd tell Rafa to "GO FISH!" He's about useless now anyway! Stick with people who really want to play for their country! :nono :angel: :dodgy:

Fiero, why don't you take a break and try to focus more on your fav instead of to keep critizing others? :nono

 

[Carol]

I've read that Rafa is 'open' to play the DC in September in Denmark, it would be great

He needs to play one DC tie before Olympics to qualify to play there. No wonder that he is "open" to play DC after USO. It was the same situation for Fed and Man as well.

Rafa doesn't need DC to qualify for Rio 16. The ITF holds the Olympic threat over players head to ensure participation. He always has played one tie every year provided he is not injured. And for Olympic rules a former gold medalist gets direct entry to participate
Rafa has already been given the green light for Rio 16, he doesn't have to play DC anymore but he choose to

 

[Kieran]

Is the idea of holding threats over players to get them to play certain events a little problematic?

 

[Carol]

Rafa and Kyrgios will play an exhibition match in NYC in August 26, it's going to be fun

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Rafa and Kyrgios will play an exhibition match in NYC in August 26, it's going to be fun

for whom?

 

[Carol]

Rafa and Kyrgios will play an exhibition match in NYC in August 26, it's going to be fun

for whom?

Probably not for you