Agreed. Even if he faces Novak in the final.
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Does anyone know how a tournament determines whether it was a success? How does not having the top player translate to a reduction in financial gain? Assume ticket sales aren’t a factor since capacity is capped by the virus. It is all tv viewership? How is that measured?
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At this stage, the tickets are sold and the TV rights secured. The absence of any player won’t affect the income….
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Absolutely. Certainly happier than seeing Novak, Medvedev, or even Tsitsipas.
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The Event can still end up having a huge cross to bear if they make the wrong decision! Technically there is no right or wrong decision since this has gotten so big making international news all day long! Remember, Novak's the #1 player in the world! It was easy to give Renata the boot; not even a fight was put up! This stall isn't helping! Taking away his Visa in the 3rd round would end up looking even more punitive than kicking him out now! It could happen! I'm just shocked to see this happening so late in the game!
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If they're going to take away his visa, it should happen today or tomorrow. That, however, may not make him leave the country, or prevent him playing some or all of the tournament. His expensive lawyers can block his expulsion. But I do agree that, if they're going to yank his visa, they should get on the stick, and do it in the next 48 hours. They're already looking weak on the issue. If they wait longer, Djokovic and his fancy-pants lawyers will really have made them look like chumps.The Event can still end up having a huge cross to bear if they make the wrong decision! Technically there is no right or wrong decision since this has gotten so big making international news all day long! Remember, Novak's the #1 player in the world! It was easy to give Renata the boot; not even a fight was put up! This stall isn't helping! Taking away his Visa in the 3rd round would end up looking even more punitive than kicking him out now! It could happen! I'm just shocked to see this happening so late in the game!
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I will do the draw challenge at some point this weekend, but have no excitement for it at this time. Not just because Djokovic might be out, but because he has taken all the air out of enthusiasm. Sorry to say.
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I'll wait for the last moment taking into account the time zone difference. It killed my enthusiasm too. Well, I'm pretty sure there will be good matches and Rafa is back, so that's a bonus as Novak is facing early ticket to home.
I guess Kecmanovic will play LL and Rublev stays where he is, that will be a late withdrawal for Novak. Kecmanovic to at least R2 is a good bet
@Moxie was kind enough to take a moment to answer my question about the draw on the other thread.I'll wait for the last moment taking into account the time zone difference. It killed my enthusiasm too. Well, I'm pretty sure there will be good matches and Rafa is back, so that's a bonus as Novak is facing early ticket to home.
I guess Kecmanovic will play LL and Rublev stays where he is, that will be a late withdrawal for Novak. Kecmanovic to at least R2 is a good bet
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Let's not be too depressed to play the draw challenge. You're my stalwart. If Novak withdraws before Monday, Rublev takes his slot, if play has started on Monday, it will be a LLI'll wait for the last moment taking into account the time zone difference. It killed my enthusiasm too. Well, I'm pretty sure there will be good matches and Rafa is back, so that's a bonus as Novak is facing early ticket to home.
I guess Kecmanovic will play LL and Rublev stays where he is, that will be a late withdrawal for Novak. Kecmanovic to at least R2 is a good bet
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Actually, I think I should restate this. Or we should check, as it could impact our draw challenge,and millions of dollars are at stake there. lol. Once the schedule is made for Monday, then they won't slot Rublev in...it will go to a LL. I think that's right. So time is running out.
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Thnx. I think luck is smiling upon Kecmanovic since he hasn't won like 5 matches in last year or so. Remember he came looking like a solid young player a few years ago.
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