2015 Slam Challenge! Australian Open Edition

[Kirijax]

I'll brag a bit about picking Berdych for the semis but Federer, Federer oh my Federer... So far if my calculations are right I have 10 points with Djokovic left to decide my fate. If he wins I'll have 19 points. Whether that's good or bad I have no idea. I'm guessing everyone is right around that. Those brilliant ones who left Federer AND Nadal out of their semifinalists will end up on top but were there any like that? Seems like we all went with one or the other. The rankings after the tournament should be interesting.

Remind me not to pick the French anymore (Gasquet QF, Monfils DK) lol

 

[crystalfire]

i like how none of us expected federer to go deep haha

 

[Fiero425]

i I like how none of us expected Federer to go deep :lolz:

I've been over that record of Roger making QF's and semi's at every major for a while! He's good for a Master here and there; 3 out of 5 with the grind of matches today, I just can't imagine much off grass! Just being realistic; sorry! :angel: :dodgy:

 

[Kirijax]

Now watch us all not pick Federer and he comes out of nowhere and wins the French. :cover

 

[Fiero425]

Now watch us all not pick Federer and he comes out of nowhere and wins the French. :cover

I always thought it was possible, but Roger needed the help of someone like Soderling to take out his major rival! That's ticked me off the most; how gutless players are to not finish Rafa off when they've had so many chances! They've taken him down at Wimbledon of late, but at the FO; nothing! :s :nono uzzled

 

[isabelle]

Now watch us all not pick Federer and he comes out of nowhere and wins the French. :cover

I always thought it was possible, but Roger needed the help of someone like Soderling to take out his major rival! That's ticked me off the most; how gutless players are to not finish Rafa off when they've had so many chances! They've taken him down at Wimbledon of late, but at the FO; nothing! :s :nono uzzled

Backderer should thank King Robin for that. Without him, not RG for the arrogant old Swiss...

 

[Kirijax]

Now watch us all not pick Federer and he comes out of nowhere and wins the French. :cover

I always thought it was possible, but Roger needed the help of someone like Soderling to take out his major rival! That's ticked me off the most; how gutless players are to not finish Rafa off when they've had so many chances! They've taken him down at Wimbledon of late, but at the FO; nothing! :s :nono uzzled

Backderer should thank King Robin for that. Without him, not RG for the arrogant old Swiss...

I still wish Soderling could have won one of those FO finals. He did incredible so well those two years, it's a shame he only came away with two silver trays or whatever it is they give FO finalists.

 

[Kirijax]

So...what are the TTF Challenge Rankings after the Australian Open?

 

[El Dude]

Give me a chance there, Kirijax! I don't have time this morning but will compile them later today. Stay tuned...

 

[Kirijax]

Give me a chance there, Kirijax! I don't have time this morning but will compile them later today. Stay tuned...

Haha, no worries. Thanks for doing it!

 

[El Dude]

OK, here we go...looks like there is a three-way tie for first place. Unfortunately the three are all still equal after the tiebreak system, which should have been thought out further. I would figure out a more comprehensive system, but am worried that if it worked better for me I'd be accused of bias! So I think, unfortunately, we'll have to let go of the individual tournament results (W, F, SF, etc) and just look at point totals.

As always, feel free to double-check the numbers. I'm in a bit of a rush so might have botched something, but will double-check later.

crystalfire 27
El Dude 27
kskate2 27
Kieran 25
sid 25
GameSetAndMath 23
secrettennisjunkie 22
Ftan 21
tented 21
rahulpawar 20
Kirijax 19
Moose 19
rafanoy1992 19
Riotbeard 18
Denisovich 18
AntiPusher 16*
AungAung 15
fashionista 14
MrT 12
mrzz 9
golds girl 8
1972Murat 4

*Note*: AntiPusher's WC was disqualified as Murray was ranked in top 10. Sorry, AP, I should have caught this for you.

Anyhow, there you go. Until next time...

 

[Kieran]

Thanks for doing it, El Dude. :hug

Federer cost us all a bunch of points... :nono

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Thanks for doing it, El Dude. :hug

Federer cost us all a bunch of points... :nono

Yeah and some of us true die hard Rafa fans lost points,cause we stuck with Rafa like glue to win,not like ye of little faith,just wanting points in this competition
Hell I have some catching up to do.

 

[Fiero425]

Thanks for doing it, El Dude. :hug

Federer cost us all a bunch of points... :nono

Yeah and some of us true die-hard Rafa fans lost points cause we stuck with Rafa like glue to win, not like 'ye of little faith' just wanting points in this competition. Hell I have some catching up to do.

:cover :eyepop :nono For anyone who thought Roger or Rafa would make a run here in their advanced years; "mind" with Federer and "body" with Nadal! :lolz: :snicker :laydownlaughing Both breaking down in their own way! This is Nole's era; period! :angel: :dodgy:

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I didn't expect Rafa to make the q/finals quite frankly considering the lack of match practice especially at Grand Slam level.It was a pleasant surprise.

In regards to be being Nole's period? We Gonna See No?.

 

[Kirijax]

Considering my Federer disaster, not bad. Great job crystalfire, El Dude, kskate2!

 

[Riotbeard]

Great showing Murat :snicker

 

[mrzz]

Don't worry, Murat. The future will attest the wisdom of us, the visionaries.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

I am never appreciated in my time....

 

[the AntiPusher]

I feel like Al Gore.. like I got Bush"ed"!:snicker