Australian Open 2022 - Men's Draw Challenge

[Moxie]

Ok, this is a tricky year, but don't be daunted by uncertainties. It's fun, and working through the draw gives you a better sense of what is coming. Here is how you play:

Draw Challenge

Pit your wits against fellow members on predicting tennis draws.

www.tennisfrontier.com

If you're new, and have any questions, PM me. Then we can use this thread to poke and pester each other, as the play goes along.

Do play!

 

[Moxie]

Trying to do a quick first pass before bed, waiting to see if those judges come back. Can Murray catch a break in first rounds at Majors? Basilashvili it not a great pull. Then I get to Fritz v. Tiafoe. My heart goes with Frances, but I'm going Fritz. Well, I'll make a bunch of picks, then revisit tomorrow. But Medvedev seems to have a good path, as Rublev has never done well against him.

 

[don_fabio]

Mine is done. I hope we see Zverev Medvedev final. It is turning to be a nice rivalry. They played 12 times so far, 6:6 h2h, but never in a slam.

Top quarter is now open and anyone of Monfils, Alcaraz, Berettinni, PCB could reach SF.

 

[Moxie]

Mine is done. I hope we see Zverev Medvedev final. It is turning to be a nice rivalry. They played 12 times so far, 6:6 h2h, but never in a slam.

Top quarter is now open and anyone of Monfils, Alcaraz, Berettinni, PCB could reach SF.

I have to redo mine, and I think it would be better over coffee in the morning. Yes, a world of opportunity in the top quarter. PCB seemed to be trending, until a recent loss, and Monfils just won a tournament in Adelaide, though he has an injury scare. I'm always with @kskate2 on pulling for Berrettini. World of opportunity there, though, and I'd be happy for any of those.

 

[tented]

Just did mine. We’ll see. It’s always tricky in a GS to predict the upsets.

 

[Moxie]

I haven't thought about the Dark Horses yet, but a lot of people on TC and ESPN are touting Alcaraz for the future. Probably not yet, though. I always forget what we decide determines a Dark Horse. Monfils and PCB probably too highly ranked? I can see it as a year for Dark Horses and spoilers to feature, but not to win the tournment.

And here we go!

 

[don_fabio]

I haven't thought about the Dark Horses yet, but a lot of people on TC and ESPN are touting Alcaraz for the future. Probably not yet, though. I always forget what we decide determines a Dark Horse. Monfils and PCB probably too highly ranked? I can see it as a year for Dark Horses and spoilers to feature, but not to win the tournment.

And here we go!

I have Alcaraz to reach semis. I had Monfils, PCB and Berettinni and at the end decided for the young spaniard. Crucial match is Alcaraz - Berettinni, whoever wins that one, probably goes far. That is just my feeling.

 

[Moxie]

I have Alcaraz to reach semis. I had Monfils, PCB and Berettinni and at the end decided for the young spaniard. Crucial match is Alcaraz - Berettinni, whoever wins that one, probably goes far. That is just my feeling.

This is a quarter that we can lay a beer on, as I think I went differently. (Haven't checked your picks yet, but you did just say.) I won't be sad if Alcaraz comes through. I fact, I'll be thrilled. Just wasn't ready to bet on him yet. So I've got my eye on you for this quarter.

 

[tented]

Sooo … I checked the rankings, and I’m tied in 15th place.

 

[Moxie]

Sooo … I checked the rankings, and I’m tied in 15th place.

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And Don Fabio is on top! I was on top for one minute last night...I should have taken a screen shot.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Sooo … I checked the rankings, and I’m tied in 15th place.

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Tented...remember is it how you finish that matters

 

[tented]

Tented...remember is it how you finish that matters

It’s still not going well at all. I’m third from last.

 

[tented]

Congrats to @Moxie who’s currently in first place.

EDIT: First place in the men’s and women’s draw challenges.

 

[Moxie]

This is not meant to be a brag, but to give you a laugh. I looked at the draw challenge, just because I'm still half-asleep and trying to distract myself while the caffeine kicks in. To my surprise, I am on top, and I thought, what did I do? Come to find out, I had picked Shapovalov to win that match, and then completely forgotten. I think I just changed it at the last minute out of spitefulness and shut the draw and forgot about it. I guess no one else picked him.

 

[tented]

This is not meant to be a brag, but to give you a laugh. I looked at the draw challenge, just because I'm still half-asleep and trying to distract myself while the caffeine kicks in. To my surprise, I am on top, and I thought, what did I do? Come to find out, I had picked Shapovalov to win that match, and then completely forgotten. I think I just changed it at the last minute out of spitefulness and shut the draw and forgot about it. I guess no one else picked him.

In the words of Yoda: “Strong your spitefullness is, young Padawan.”

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

It’s still not going well at all. I’m third from last.

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Yikes.....Keep The Faith!

 

[tented]

Congrats to @Moxie for winning the draw challenge!

 

[Moxie]

Thanks! And you finished #2...see how fortunes change?

 

[the AntiPusher]

Congrats to @Moxie for winning the draw challenge!
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Wait just a minute..I have 288 points..

 

[tented]

Wait just a minute..I have 288 points..

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What group do you belong to? I don’t see you listed in the one Moxie and I belong to. Here‘s the list: