Game Week 9 - Draws

 There are 5 events next week taking place across the globe.  It must be the only week where we have events in 4 continents.

Here are the draws for:

ATP Houston

ATP Estoril

ATP Marrakech

WTA Charleston 500

WTA Bogota will be added when available.

Ostapenko Leads the Way

On April 1st, 2023, Jelena Ostapenko achieved a stunning victory in the Fantasy Tennis League, stunning fans and critics alike with her exceptional performance. The Latvian player, known for her powerful groundstrokes and aggressive style, emerged as the champion of the highly competitive league, beating out a field of talented players to claim the coveted title.

Ostapenko, who has been in top form throughout the season, started the tournament with a series of impressive wins, showcasing her trademark aggressive style and relentless determination on the court. As the competition progressed, she continued to dominate her opponents, displaying her superior skills and tactical acumen to outwit her opponents and secure her place in the final.

In the final, Ostapenko faced off against her toughest challenger yet, a seasoned veteran with a wealth of experience and a reputation for clutch performances in high-pressure situations. Undeterred, Ostapenko rose to the occasion, unleashing a barrage of thunderous groundstrokes and perfectly executed serves to take control of the match.

Despite some fierce resistance from her opponent, Ostapenko remained focused and composed, never losing sight of her goal of clinching the championship. In the end, her relentless attacking game proved too much for her opponent to handle, as Ostapenko sealed the win with a stunning display of power and precision on the court.

Speaking after her victory, an elated Ostapenko thanked her fans for their support, and praised her team for their hard work and dedication. She also expressed her joy at winning such a prestigious tournament, and her excitement at what the future holds for her in the world of tennis.

Overall, Jelena Ostapenko's triumph in the Fantasy Tennis League was a testament to her immense talent, her hard work and her unwavering determination. It was a joy to watch her compete, and we look forward to seeing more great things from her in the years to come. 

FTL Cup - final week of fixtures

 This is the final week of the group stage of the FTL Cup and most of the groups are having an exciting finale. 

How has your team performed in this weeks matchups?

Remember that the Group Winners all get a bye through to the 2nd Round. 

All 2nd placed teams qualify for Round 1.

And 17 lucky losers will join them in round 1 based on the teams scoring the highest points total across the 3 cup weeks.

I can confirm the following dates for the upcoming knockout rounds.

Round 1 - Game Week 11

Round 2 - Game Week 13

Round 3 - Game Week 17

Round 4 - Game Week 21

Quarter Finals - Game Week 24

You can view the live cup standings here.

FTL Standings

SWIATEK WITHDRAWS FROM MIAMI!!!

Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from Miami.  Sadly this withdrawal has come well after the first Main Draw match took place, so the draw will not be eligible to be adjusted.  It sure puts a massive hole in the top part of the draw.  Hard to believe but in an Masters 1000 event played on a hard court, one of the following players Julia Grabher, Claire Liu, Nao Hibino and Martina Trevisan will make the R16!!! 

In terms of FTL, her withdrawal puts many managers into a difficult situation where you are forced to have an Emergency Replacement come in to take her place.  How did you handle your ER selection this week? Did you carefully select who was listed at ER1 and ER2 or did you only concern yourself with your 8 player lineup for the week?  Sadly, a player withdrawing from an event isnt as uncommon as you would think, so its important to make the selection of those ER positions a priority. 

Because we are in the midst of an FTL Cup week, the ER replacement for Swiatek, will probably be a huge part as to who wins their H2H matchup.  It might also be a huge factor in who moves forward for the next round of the FTL Cup.

ATP and WTA schedule and entry lists

 Entry lists have been released for Barcelona and Banja Luka. (Game Week 11)

The ATP/WTA schedule spreadsheet has been updated to show the participants in these events. Miami has also been updated to reflect the most recent withdrawals (Djokovic, Korda, Draper, Krajinovic) and also to include the WTA qualifiers.

The spreadsheet is available here. 

ATP and WTA schedule

Still waiting for entry lists for ATP Munich and WTA Stuttgart which are also being played in Game Week 11. These will be shared when we have them. 

WTA MIAMI MAIN DRAW

 Here are the 4 quarters after the Qualifiers were placed.

Season Leaderboard after Indian Wells

Here is the season leaderboard after Indian Wells.

Metty's Marvels take over top spot from Leander Oldenburger who has dropped 3 places. Силви Георгиев moves up 3 places to 2nd place and Marc Sab moves up an impressive 14 places to 3rd place after his game week win.

Muhammad Aoun Abbas moves up 4 places to 5th and Tricia moved up 5 places to 6th. Faris Haze Muhammed, Martin, Mathew and Anthony complete the top 10.