As Frans final is at 6pm Uk time today, shell be done well before the evening, so the poll WILL be posted sometime later this evening, probably after 9 pm. Nominations will therefore close shortly after Fran is complete and the vote will be posted when Im able to get to it.
Jon, just a heads up -- I'm not sure where you're looking to get the timing of Fran's final, but in three places I've looked, it doesn't seem to be starting until at least 10.30pm UK time (which I suspect may be 6pm local time in Mexico).
As Frans final is at 6pm Uk time today, shell be done well before the evening, so the poll WILL be posted sometime later this evening, probably after 9 pm. Nominations will therefore close shortly after Fran is complete and the vote will be posted when Im able to get to it.
Jon, just a heads up -- I'm not sure where you're looking to get the timing of Fran's final, but in three places I've looked, it doesn't seem to be starting until at least 10.30pm UK time (which I suspect may be 6pm local time in Mexico).
TNNS app - but I read it wrong; it says 6pm local time and I read that is our time, duh. But it then says 1 am UK time , 7 hours gap, so it is way out from what I said, double duh. So lets forget a poll tonight, Ill put it up tomorrow at some time! Haha. Thanks Tanaqui, probably wishful thinking on my behalf as much as anything .
As Frans final is at 6pm Uk time today, shell be done well before the evening, so the poll WILL be posted sometime later this evening, probably after 9 pm. Nominations will therefore close shortly after Fran is complete and the vote will be posted when Im able to get to it.
Jon, just a heads up -- I'm not sure where you're looking to get the timing of Fran's final, but in three places I've looked, it doesn't seem to be starting until at least 10.30pm UK time (which I suspect may be 6pm local time in Mexico).
TNNS app - but I read it wrong; it says 6pm local time and I read that is our time, duh. But it then says 1 am UK time , 7 hours gap, so it is way out from what I said, double duh. So lets forget a poll tonight, Ill put it up tomorrow at some time! Haha. Thanks Tanaqui, probably wishful thinking on my behalf as much as anything .
And of course it wouldnt surprise me if TNNS is showing it wrongly as well - but 1 am BST is their timing.
1. Oliver Bonding, for winning the J500 "Banana Bowl", dropping only one set along the way. Oli is the first British boy to win a J500 event since they were introduced in 2023, having earlier in the week become the first British boy to reach the semis or beyond of a J500 event. Prior to the introduction of J500s, only three other British boys had won any of the equivalent top-level "Grade A" tournaments, the last of them being George Morgan, who won the 2010 Orange Bowl.
2. Alfie Hewett - won the Super series Cajun Classic, beating world number one (Oda) in the final and for a secomd straight week to take his consecutive wins now to 12 matches. Also won the doubles title (w/ Gordon Reid). On 18th March, Alfie also went back to world number one!
3. Luke Hooper (2006) - two J100 singles titles, back to back, at Loughborough
4. Mingge Xu (Mimi) - aged 16 - for winning the doubles title at the W15 in Monastir - her first double tournament outside the UK. And she also reached the quarter final in singles (her fourth tournament abroad, all in Monastir), and then the semifinal in week 12 also in Monastir
5. Olivia Nicholls - for winning the W125 doubles title in Charleston with Olivia Gadecki, her third title of the year. Maintains her ranking well inside the top 100.
6. Andy Murray - for reaching the third round in Miami, and for winning the most matches of the British men over the IW and Miami sunshine swing, beating Goffin, Berrettini and Etchevery, and losing a Herculean match with Machac. Still the biggest heart out there. And doing it with destroyed ankle ligaments at the end of his match.
7. Bella Rebel - just been selected as one of 24 best 12U girls worldwide to compete at the IMG Future Stars event next month. Special mention from @marta_kostyuk. And made the QFs at the Super Auray U12 tournament, losing to the eventual winner, and being the best GB player, despite not being part of the GB team.
8. Katie Boulter - for reaching the last 16 in the Masters 1000 Miami, from a seeding of 24 and enhances her standing as our number one ranked female player.
9. Francesca Jones - has reached the SF in the Mexican WTA 125, beating WRs 137, 110 and 183.
10. Lily Miyazaki - winning her second W75 singles title of the year and moving to a new career-high of 137 and up to GB #4 ahead of Heather.
11. Marni Banks - reached the semi-final in the W75 in Croissy-Beaubourg, France and consequently a new career-high of 252
12. Lucy Shuker - for winning back to back wheelchair doubles titles in Korea, the series 2 Busan Open and then, seeded second, the bigger series 1 Daegu Open.
13. Luke Hooper - born 2006 - won the J100 title in Finland. This is his 3rd J100 title this year - from pretty much nowhere - and he's flying up the rankings
14. Brooke Black - born 2007 - won the J100 title in Finland. Beating the 2nd and 4th seeds along the way. Her first title at this level.
15. Giles Hussey - for winning two M15 titles in the month and reaching a semi, recording a 13-1 in month record- Giles will also enter the top 400 for the first time once all the points are put on.
Just to update a couple of bits I missed out on Brooke's:
1. Oliver Bonding, for winning the J500 "Banana Bowl", dropping only one set along the way. Oli is the first British boy to win a J500 event since they were introduced in 2023, having earlier in the week become the first British boy to reach the semis or beyond of a J500 event. Prior to the introduction of J500s, only three other British boys had won any of the equivalent top-level "Grade A" tournaments, the last of them being George Morgan, who won the 2010 Orange Bowl.
2. Alfie Hewett - won the Super series Cajun Classic, beating world number one (Oda) in the final and for a secomd straight week to take his consecutive wins now to 12 matches. Also won the doubles title (w/ Gordon Reid). On 18th March, Alfie also went back to world number one!
3. Luke Hooper (2006) - two J100 singles titles, back to back, at Loughborough
4. Mingge Xu (Mimi) - aged 16 - for winning the doubles title at the W15 in Monastir - her first double tournament outside the UK. And she also reached the quarter final in singles (her fourth tournament abroad, all in Monastir), and then the semifinal in week 12 also in Monastir
5. Olivia Nicholls - for winning the W125 doubles title in Charleston with Olivia Gadecki, her third title of the year. Maintains her ranking well inside the top 100.
6. Andy Murray - for reaching the third round in Miami, and for winning the most matches of the British men over the IW and Miami sunshine swing, beating Goffin, Berrettini and Etchevery, and losing a Herculean match with Machac. Still the biggest heart out there. And doing it with destroyed ankle ligaments at the end of his match.
7. Bella Rebel - just been selected as one of 24 best 12U girls worldwide to compete at the IMG Future Stars event next month. Special mention from @marta_kostyuk. And made the QFs at the Super Auray U12 tournament, losing to the eventual winner, and being the best GB player, despite not being part of the GB team.
8. Katie Boulter - for reaching the last 16 in the Masters 1000 Miami, from a seeding of 24 and enhances her standing as our number one ranked female player.
9. Francesca Jones - has reached the SF in the Mexican WTA 125, beating WRs 137, 110 and 183.
10. Lily Miyazaki - winning her second W75 singles title of the year and moving to a new career-high of 137 and up to GB #4 ahead of Heather.
11. Marni Banks - reached the semi-final in the W75 in Croissy-Beaubourg, France and consequently a new career-high of 252
12. Lucy Shuker - for winning back to back wheelchair doubles titles in Korea, the series 2 Busan Open and then, seeded second, the bigger series 1 Daegu Open.
13. Luke Hooper - born 2006 - won the J100 title in Finland. This is his 3rd J100 title this year - from pretty much nowhere - and he's flying up the rankings
14. Brooke Black - born 2007 - won the J100 title in Finland, 0 & 0. Beating the 2nd and 4th seeds along the way. Her first title at this level. And also did the doubles, winning the doubles with Flora.
15. Giles Hussey - for winning two M15 titles in the month and reaching a semi, recording a 13-1 in month record- Giles will also enter the top 400 for the first time once all the points are put on.
Luke Hooper had such a great month, he's on the list twice! (At #3 and #13. And, yup, on checking, CD seems to have been responsible for both nominations.)
-- Edited by Tanaqui on Sunday 31st of March 2024 07:18:41 PM
Luke Hooper had such a great month, he's on the list twice! (At #3 and #13. And, yup, on checking, CD seems to have been responsible for both nominations.)
-- Edited by Tanaqui on Sunday 31st of March 2024 07:18:41 PM
love it! I see he actually went 15-0 for the month for 3 titles and a doubles final as well!
I can merge them a bit later, unless CD or someone gets to it first!
1. Oliver Bonding, for winning the J500 "Banana Bowl", dropping only one set along the way. Oli is the first British boy to win a J500 event since they were introduced in 2023, having earlier in the week become the first British boy to reach the semis or beyond of a J500 event. Prior to the introduction of J500s, only three other British boys had won any of the equivalent top-level "Grade A" tournaments, the last of them being George Morgan, who won the 2010 Orange Bowl.
2. Alfie Hewett - won the Super series Cajun Classic, beating world number one (Oda) in the final and for a secomd straight week to take his consecutive wins now to 12 matches. Also won the doubles title (w/ Gordon Reid). On 18th March, Alfie also went back to world number one!
3. Luke Hooper (2006) - two J100 singles titles, back to back, at Loughborough. Then he won the J100 title in Finland. That is his 3rd J100 title this month, for a 15-0 record - from pretty much nowhere - and he's flying up the rankings
4. Mingge Xu (Mimi) - aged 16 - for winning the doubles title at the W15 in Monastir - her first double tournament outside the UK. And she also reached the quarter final in singles (her fourth tournament abroad, all in Monastir), and then the semifinal in week 12 also in Monastir
5. Olivia Nicholls - for winning the W125 doubles title in Charleston with Olivia Gadecki, her third title of the year. Maintains her ranking well inside the top 100.
6. Andy Murray - for reaching the third round in Miami, and for winning the most matches of the British men over the IW and Miami sunshine swing, beating Goffin, Berrettini and Etchevery, and losing a Herculean match with Machac. Still the biggest heart out there. And doing it with destroyed ankle ligaments at the end of his match.
7. Bella Rebel - just been selected as one of 24 best 12U girls worldwide to compete at the IMG Future Stars event next month. Special mention from @marta_kostyuk. And made the QFs at the Super Auray U12 tournament, losing to the eventual winner, and being the best GB player, despite not being part of the GB team.
8. Katie Boulter - for reaching the last 16 in the Masters 1000 Miami, from a seeding of 24 and enhances her standing as our number one ranked female player.
9. Francesca Jones - has reached the SF in the Mexican WTA 125, beating WRs 137, 110 and 183.
10. Lily Miyazaki - winning her second W75 singles title of the year and moving to a new career-high of 137 and up to GB #4 ahead of Heather.
11. Marni Banks - reached the semi-final in the W75 in Croissy-Beaubourg, France and consequently a new career-high of 252
12. Lucy Shuker - for winning back to back wheelchair doubles titles in Korea, the series 2 Busan Open and then, seeded second, the bigger series 1 Daegu Open.
13. Brooke Black - born 2007 - won the J100 title in Finland, 0 & 0. Beating the 2nd and 4th seeds along the way. Her first title at this level. And also did the doubles, winning the doubles with Flora.
14. Giles Hussey - for winning two M15 titles in the month and reaching a semi, recording a 13-1 in month record- Giles will also enter the top 400 for the first time once all the points are put on.
Luke merged into one! I reckon CD has no choice but to vote for Luke here?!
-- Edited by JonH comes home on Sunday 31st of March 2024 10:20:43 PM
1. Oliver Bonding, for winning the J500 "Banana Bowl", dropping only one set along the way. Oli is the first British boy to win a J500 event since they were introduced in 2023, having earlier in the week become the first British boy to reach the semis or beyond of a J500 event. Prior to the introduction of J500s, only three other British boys had won any of the equivalent top-level "Grade A" tournaments, the last of them being George Morgan, who won the 2010 Orange Bowl.
2. Alfie Hewett - won the Super series Cajun Classic, beating world number one (Oda) in the final and for a secomd straight week to take his consecutive wins now to 12 matches. Also won the doubles title (w/ Gordon Reid). On 18th March, Alfie also went back to world number one!
3. Luke Hooper (2006) - two J100 singles titles, back to back, at Loughborough. Then he won the J100 title in Finland. That is his 3rd J100 title this month, for a 15-0 record - from pretty much nowhere - and he's flying up the rankings
4. Mingge Xu (Mimi) - aged 16 - for winning the doubles title at the W15 in Monastir - her first double tournament outside the UK. And she also reached the quarter final in singles (her fourth tournament abroad, all in Monastir), and then the semifinal in week 12 also in Monastir. A new CH of 677 on 01 April.
5. Olivia Nicholls - for winning the W125 doubles title in Charleston with Olivia Gadecki, her third title of the year. Maintains her ranking well inside the top 100 at WR78.
6. Andy Murray - for reaching the third round in Miami, and for winning the most matches of the British men over the IW and Miami sunshine swing, beating Goffin, Berrettini and Etchevery, and losing a Herculean match with Machac. Still the biggest heart out there. And doing it with destroyed ankle ligaments at the end of his match.
7. Bella Rebel - just been selected as one of 24 best 12U girls worldwide to compete at the IMG Future Stars event next month. Special mention from @marta_kostyuk. And made the QFs at the Super Auray U12 tournament, losing to the eventual winner, and being the best GB player, despite not being part of the GB team.
8. Katie Boulter - for reaching the last 16 in the Masters 1000 Miami, from a seeding of 24 and enhances her standing as our number one ranked female player at WR28 as at 01 April 2024
9. Francesca Jones - has reached the SF in the Mexican WTA 125, beating WRs 137, 110 and 183.
10. Lily Miyazaki - winning her second W75 singles title of the year and moving to a new career-high of 138 and up to GB #4 ahead of Heather.
11. Marni Banks - reached the semi-final in the W75 in Croissy-Beaubourg, France and consequently a new career-high of 252
12. Lucy Shuker - for winning back to back wheelchair doubles titles in Korea, the series 2 Busan Open and then, seeded second, the bigger series 1 Daegu Open.
13. Brooke Black - born 2007 - won the J100 title in Finland, 0 & 0. Beating the 2nd and 4th seeds along the way. Her first title at this level. And also did the doubles, winning the doubles with Flora.
14. Giles Hussey - for winning two M15 titles in the month and reaching a semi, recording a 13-1 in month record- Giles will also enter the top 400 for the first time once all the points are put on.
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Some notes added for the new WTA rankings as at 01 April 2024
1. Oliver Bonding, for winning the J500 "Banana Bowl", dropping only one set along the way. Oli is the first British boy to win a J500 event since they were introduced in 2023, having earlier in the week become the first British boy to reach the semis or beyond of a J500 event. Prior to the introduction of J500s, only three other British boys had won any of the equivalent top-level "Grade A" tournaments, the last of them being George Morgan, who won the 2010 Orange Bowl.
2. Alfie Hewett - won the Super series Cajun Classic, beating world number one (Oda) in the final and for a secomd straight week to take his consecutive wins now to 12 matches. Also won the doubles title (w/ Gordon Reid). On 18th March, Alfie also went back to world number one!
3. Luke Hooper (2006) - two J100 singles titles, back to back, at Loughborough. Then he won the J100 title in Finland. That is his 3rd J100 title this month, for a 15-0 record - from pretty much nowhere - and he's flying up the rankings
4. Mingge Xu (Mimi) - aged 16 - for winning the doubles title at the W15 in Monastir - her first double tournament outside the UK. And she also reached the quarter final in singles (her fourth tournament abroad, all in Monastir), and then the semifinal in week 12 also in Monastir. A new CH of 677 on 01 April.
5. Olivia Nicholls - for winning the W125 doubles title in Charleston with Olivia Gadecki, her third title of the year. Maintains her ranking well inside the top 100 at WR78.
6. Andy Murray - for reaching the third round in Miami, and for winning the most matches of the British men over the IW and Miami sunshine swing, beating Goffin, Berrettini and Etchevery, and losing a Herculean match with Machac. Still the biggest heart out there. And doing it with destroyed ankle ligaments at the end of his match.
7. Bella Rebel - just been selected as one of 24 best 12U girls worldwide to compete at the IMG Future Stars event next month. Special mention from @marta_kostyuk. And made the QFs at the Super Auray U12 tournament, losing to the eventual winner, and being the best GB player, despite not being part of the GB team.
8. Katie Boulter - for reaching the last 16 in the Masters 1000 Miami, from a seeding of 24 and enhances her standing as our number one ranked female player at WR28 as at 01 April 2024
9. Francesca Jones - has reached the Final in the Mexican WTA 125, beating WRs 137, 110 and 183.
10. Lily Miyazaki - winning her second W75 singles title of the year and moving to a new career-high of 138 and up to GB #4 ahead of Heather.
11. Marni Banks - reached the semi-final in the W75 in Croissy-Beaubourg, France and consequently a new career-high of 252
12. Lucy Shuker - for winning back to back wheelchair doubles titles in Korea, the series 2 Busan Open and then, seeded second, the bigger series 1 Daegu Open.
13. Brooke Black - born 2007 - won the J100 title in Finland, 0 & 0. Beating the 2nd and 4th seeds along the way. Her first title at this level. And also did the doubles, winning the doubles with Flora.
14. Giles Hussey - for winning two M15 titles in the month and reaching a semi, recording a 13-1 in month record- Giles will also enter the top 400 for the first time once all the points are put on.
------------- Some notes added for the new WTA rankings as at 01 April 2024
Thanks TA, and just updated Fran to reflect final as opposed to semi also. So, nominations closed now. Vote coming later this morning!
1. Oliver Bonding, for winning the J500 "Banana Bowl", dropping only one set along the way. Oli is the first British boy to win a J500 event since they were introduced in 2023, having earlier in the week become the first British boy to reach the semis or beyond of a J500 event. Prior to the introduction of J500s, only three other British boys had won any of the equivalent top-level "Grade A" tournaments, the last of them being George Morgan, who won the 2010 Orange Bowl.
2. Alfie Hewett - won the Super series Cajun Classic, beating world number one (Oda) in the final and for a secomd straight week to take his consecutive wins now to 12 matches. Also won the doubles title (w/ Gordon Reid). On 18th March, Alfie also went back to world number one!
3. Luke Hooper (2006) - two J100 singles titles, back to back, at Loughborough. Then he won the J100 title in Finland. That is his 3rd J100 title this month, for a 15-0 record - from pretty much nowhere - and he's flying up the rankings
4. Mingge Xu (Mimi) - aged 16 - for winning the doubles title at the W15 in Monastir - her first double tournament outside the UK. And she also reached the quarter final in singles (her fourth tournament abroad, all in Monastir), and then the semifinal in week 12 also in Monastir
5. Olivia Nicholls - for winning the W125 doubles title in Charleston with Olivia Gadecki, her third title of the year. Maintains her ranking well inside the top 100.
6. Andy Murray - for reaching the third round in Miami, and for winning the most matches of the British men over the IW and Miami sunshine swing, beating Goffin, Berrettini and Etchevery, and losing a Herculean match with Machac. Still the biggest heart out there. And doing it with destroyed ankle ligaments at the end of his match.
7. Bella Rebel - just been selected as one of 24 best 12U girls worldwide to compete at the IMG Future Stars event next month. Special mention from @marta_kostyuk. And made the QFs at the Super Auray U12 tournament, losing to the eventual winner, and being the best GB player, despite not being part of the GB team.
8. Katie Boulter - for reaching the last 16 in the Masters 1000 Miami, from a seeding of 24 and enhances her standing as our number one ranked female player.
9. Francesca Jones - has reached the SF in the Mexican WTA 125, beating WRs 137, 110 and 183.
10. Lily Miyazaki - winning her second W75 singles title of the year and moving to a new career-high of 137 and up to GB #4 ahead of Heather.
11. Marni Banks - reached the semi-final in the W75 in Croissy-Beaubourg, France and consequently a new career-high of 252
12. Lucy Shuker - for winning back to back wheelchair doubles titles in Korea, the series 2 Busan Open and then, seeded second, the bigger series 1 Daegu Open.
13. Brooke Black - born 2007 - won the J100 title in Finland, 0 & 0. Beating the 2nd and 4th seeds along the way. Her first title at this level. And also did the doubles, winning the doubles with Flora.
14. Giles Hussey - for winning two M15 titles in the month and reaching a semi, recording a 13-1 in month record- Giles will also enter the top 400 for the first time once all the points are put on.
Luke merged into one! I reckon CD has no choice but to vote for Luke here?!
-- Edited by JonH comes home on Sunday 31st of March 2024 10:20:43 PM
Sorry
(You could put Fabio Nestola in instead if you wish - Bob in Spain is "On Leave" but he always puts forward a player when they get their first ranking point, and the lad is still a junior)
1. Oliver Bonding, for winning the J500 "Banana Bowl", dropping only one set along the way. Oli is the first British boy to win a J500 event since they were introduced in 2023, having earlier in the week become the first British boy to reach the semis or beyond of a J500 event. Prior to the introduction of J500s, only three other British boys had won any of the equivalent top-level "Grade A" tournaments, the last of them being George Morgan, who won the 2010 Orange Bowl.
2. Alfie Hewett - won the Super series Cajun Classic, beating world number one (Oda) in the final and for a secomd straight week to take his consecutive wins now to 12 matches. Also won the doubles title (w/ Gordon Reid). On 18th March, Alfie also went back to world number one!
3. Luke Hooper (2006) - two J100 singles titles, back to back, at Loughborough. Then he won the J100 title in Finland. That is his 3rd J100 title this month, for a 15-0 record - from pretty much nowhere - and he's flying up the rankings
4. Mingge Xu (Mimi) - aged 16 - for winning the doubles title at the W15 in Monastir - her first double tournament outside the UK. And she also reached the quarter final in singles (her fourth tournament abroad, all in Monastir), and then the semifinal in week 12 also in Monastir
5. Olivia Nicholls - for winning the W125 doubles title in Charleston with Olivia Gadecki, her third title of the year. Maintains her ranking well inside the top 100.
6. Andy Murray - for reaching the third round in Miami, and for winning the most matches of the British men over the IW and Miami sunshine swing, beating Goffin, Berrettini and Etchevery, and losing a Herculean match with Machac. Still the biggest heart out there. And doing it with destroyed ankle ligaments at the end of his match.
7. Bella Rebel - just been selected as one of 24 best 12U girls worldwide to compete at the IMG Future Stars event next month. Special mention from @marta_kostyuk. And made the QFs at the Super Auray U12 tournament, losing to the eventual winner, and being the best GB player, despite not being part of the GB team.
8. Katie Boulter - for reaching the last 16 in the Masters 1000 Miami, from a seeding of 24 and enhances her standing as our number one ranked female player.
9. Francesca Jones - has reached the SF in the Mexican WTA 125, beating WRs 137, 110 and 183.
10. Lily Miyazaki - winning her second W75 singles title of the year and moving to a new career-high of 137 and up to GB #4 ahead of Heather.
11. Marni Banks - reached the semi-final in the W75 in Croissy-Beaubourg, France and consequently a new career-high of 252
12. Lucy Shuker - for winning back to back wheelchair doubles titles in Korea, the series 2 Busan Open and then, seeded second, the bigger series 1 Daegu Open.
13. Brooke Black - born 2007 - won the J100 title in Finland, 0 & 0. Beating the 2nd and 4th seeds along the way. Her first title at this level. And also did the doubles, winning the doubles with Flora.
14. Giles Hussey - for winning two M15 titles in the month and reaching a semi, recording a 13-1 in month record- Giles will also enter the top 400 for the first time once all the points are put on.
Luke merged into one! I reckon CD has no choice but to vote for Luke here?!
-- Edited by JonH comes home on Sunday 31st of March 2024 10:20:43 PM
Sorry
(You could put Fabio Nestola in instead if you wish - Bob in Spain is "On Leave" but he always puts forward a player when they get their first ranking point, and the lad is still a junior)