FTL2023 - AO

A massive congratulations to both Sabalenka n Djoker for their victories this week.  Its pretty old hat for Djoker (especially at the AO), but a huge accomplishment for Sabalenka, who many of us knew had the talent to win a Slam title, just wasnt sure that she had the nerves to get it done!.. (hint hint Sakkari - it can be done 😉 lol)

I will not lie, Sabalenka tore out my heart this week as she took out 2 of my players (Bencic n Rybakina) but what she did this week was truly special.  Her match with Rybakina is the best womans Slam final in quite some time.  Rybakina's level was soo high that its hard to fathom that she lost, but when Sabalenka hits 17 aces, 50+ winners, keeps the UE count low, n serves over 70%+ for the 2nd n 3rd sets, it was just 2 much to overcome.

Now, Im going to be honest, im not sure what offended me more, Rybakina's court schedule (playing in the parking lot for her first couple of rounds is beyond inappropriate for a Wimbledon champ), Djoker's ridiculous Draw (almost felt rigged), Djoker playing every match at night (not a single match looked competitive on paper) or Djokers gamesmanship.  I am not telling u that Djoker doesnt win this week (he was the best player by a mile), but every player had to adjust between playing day n night matches.  Hell Rybakina will tell you that the court played completely differently depending upon the time of day.  I really have issue with the crazy preferential treatment that Djoker received.  

Now to the FTL side of things.  Leander Oldenburger had a dominant week as he amassed a ridiculous 972 points!   How dominant do u ask? well there was only 2 other managers that were able to stay within 50 points of him, n only 9 managers that were within 100!

Interestingly enough, the entire top 12 had both the mens and womens winners!  Apparently the rest of us that didnt have that should be ashamed n asked what were u thinking!?!?

The top 3 (Australian Army), and Kei TO even managed to have both winners and a finalist (Tsitsipas).

btw Leander was sooo happy with his victory this week that he changed his team name to illustrate his incredible result!!