2008 TT Calendar


Date Tournament Surface Draw(S/QS/D/QD) Manager

31/12/2007 Gold Coast H 32/16/16/8 tennis2006
31/12/2007 Auckland H 32/16/16/8 Gigi.
07/01/2008 Sydney H 32/16/16/8 DomenicDemaria
07/01/2008 Hobart H 32/16/16/8 Sunny_Boy
14/01/2008 Australian Open S H 128 Bubba08
14/01/2008 Australian Open D H 64
21/01/2008 Waikololoa (USA) H 32/16/16/8 Jeronimo
28/01/2008 Fed Cup - -- Hantu
28/01/2008 Belfort (France) C 32/16/16/8 HenryMag
04/02/2008 Open gaz de France H 32/16/16/8 tennis2006
04/02/2008 Pattaya H 32/16/16/8 meelis13
11/02/2008 Antwerp D 32/16/16/8 Hantu
11/02/2008 Vina del Mar CL 32/16/16/8 dizoo
18/02/2008 Doha H 64/32/32/16 James
18/02/2008 Bogota CL 32/16/16/8 Tourniquet
25/02/2008 Dubai H 32/16/16/8 tennis2006
25/02/2008 Acapulco CL 32/16/16/8 Drake1980
25/02/2008 Memphis IH 32/16/16/8 In The Zone


Date Tournament Surface Draw(S/QS/D/QD) Manager

03/03/2008 Bangalore H 32/16/16/8 Jeronimo
03/03/2008 Las Vegas 50k H 32/16/16/8 libre83
10/03/2008 Indian Wells H 64/32/32/16 MH0861 - In The Zone
17/03/2008 Redding 25k H 32/16/16/8 fencer
24/03/2008 Miami H 64/32/32/16 In The Zone -Ruisantos
31/03/2008 Torhout 75k H 64/32/32/16 meelis13
07/04/2008 Amelia Island GC 32/16/16/8 Aleksz
07/04/2008 Monzon RC 32/16/16/8 kooki
14/04/2008 Charleston GC 64/32/32/16 საქართველო
14/04/2008 Estoril RC 32/16/16/8 Ruisantos
21/04/2008 Fed Cup Semifinals -- ----------
21/04/2008 Dothan 75k RC 32/16/16/8 meelis13
28/04/2008 Fes RC 32/16/16/8 meelis13
28/04/2008 Prague IH 32/16/16/8 James




Date Tournament Surface Draw(S/QS/D/QD) Manager

05/05/2008 Berlin RC 64/32/32/16 Bubba08
12/05/2008 Rome RC 64/32/32/16 James
19/05/2008 Istanbul RC 32/16/16/8 Geo Tennis Fan/Rik.
19/05/2008 Strasbourg RC 32/16/16/8 Chris 84
26/05/2008 Roland Garros S RC 128 In The Zone
26/05/2008 Roland Garros D RC 64
02/06/2008 Tiro A Volo Rome 75k RC 32/16/16/8 libre83
09/06/2008 Birmingham G 32/16/16/8 Jeяonimo
09/06/2008 Barcelona RC 32/16/16/8 kooki
14/06/2008 Eastbourne G 32/16/16/8 libre83
16/06/2008 's-Hertogenbosch G 32/16/16/8 Rik.
23/06/2008 Wimbledon S G 128 Ruisantos
23/06/2008 Wimbledon D G 64
30/06/2008 Cuneo 100k RC 32/16/16/8 libre83


http://www.sonyericssonwtatour.com/tournaments/

A few tips before asking for tournaments:

- posters asking for tournaments of their country/city will be favoured for time-zone reasons, so obviously Australians will be favoured in January.
- reliable ppl/managers who already proved their abilities in the past will be favoured.
- don't ask for 34242 tournaments, you may not even get one.
- a manager can run 2 tournaments max every 2 months (if at some point we are desperately lacking of manager this may change though :$).
- don't pm me for getting a tournament, it doesn't make you look more friendly or whatever.
- a deadline will be set for making the tournament thread, if you are late and without a proper excuse, you may be replaced.
- every application is considered.
- it may take a couple of days before you get a proper answer.
- ....

(feel free to make some suggestions)

Reserved 3

Reserved 4

I probably didn't need 4 posts. :lol:
Whatever.

Plz, don't spam this thread with useless stuff. :)

Edit: I have to give credit to Labamba from mtf, I shamelessly copied his format. :o

Edit2: I added 2 itfs.

Edit3: Sizes of the draw are probably not definitive.

I want Bogota challenger if possible please ;)

I would like to run 1 of theses:

Paris, Antwerp or Dubai...

Pattaya please :)

I would like to do Memphis, please. :)

I would like to run Belfort, please.

31/12/2007 Auckland H 32/16/16/8

Can I run this plz? :)

I have holidays and I aint planning on going anywhere I guess :shrug:

If not, then

07/01/2008 Hobart H 32/16/16/8

plz.

I could also help out in AO :wavey:

If possible can i do Doha?

Open Gaz de France and Dubai please :)
This 2 weeks I won't be busy for sure :D

I would like to run Antwerp, the only Belgian tournament. :)
Thanks.

If possible I would like to run Antwerp.

I would like to run Antwerp, the only Belgian tournament. :)
Thanks.

If possible I would like to run Antwerp.

:p

:p

Libre also wants to run 1 of 3 events, which other manager wants too. :p
But Libre has not run a tournament before, he should better start with a Tier III/IV. ;)

Auckland is mine :armed: :lol:

:p

:shrug:

This thread is to see who wants what. We will see what happens. It is not the first to claim it that will automatically get it.

Can I do Hobart?
I'm from Australia so the time zone is perfect for me

Woo, I didn't expect so many replies. :D

I want Bogota challenger if possible please ;)
How come?
Bogota is not a challenger right.
Plus, you are such a controversial poster.

I would like to run 1 of theses:

Paris, Antwerp or Dubai...
I think you should start with tierIII/tierIV.

Pattaya please :)
Yes. :D

I would like to do Memphis, please. :)
Yes. :D

I would like to run Belfort, please.
Yes. :D

31/12/2007 Auckland H 32/16/16/8

Can I run this plz? :)

I have holidays and I aint planning on going anywhere I guess :shrug:

Hold on a bit plz.

If possible can i do Doha?
Hold on plz.

Open Gaz de France and Dubai please :)
This 2 weeks I won't be busy for sure :D
I wanted to run OGF. :p
Oh well, let's wait and see for this one.

You have Dubai though. :D

I would like to run Antwerp, the only Belgian tournament. :)
Thanks.
Yes. :D

If possible I would like to run Antwerp.
Sorry, but Hantu is Belgian so he seems to be the best choice.
You are such a good manager, that would be great if you could offer your help for something else. :D


Can I do Hobart?
I'm from Australia so the time zone is perfect for me
Yes. :D

ok ...

ok ...
Edit: Actually it's stupid to wait that much and I may not have other volunteer. Even if you can be really annoying as a poster I think you are a good manager.

You can run Auckland.

Sorry, but Hantu is Belgian so he seems to be the best choice.
You are such a good manager, that would be great if you could offer your help for something else. :D


Ok, fair enough. I have no problem with that. I guess Doha would be possible for me to run.

I wanted to run OGF. :p
Oh well, let's wait and see for this one.

You have Dubai though. :D


You can take OGF if you really want to ;)

If needed I can run Gold Coast, but let's wait one week to decide that, maybe there will come an Aussie who wants to run it. :p

Edit: Actually it's stupid to wait that much and I may not have other volunteer. Even if you can be really annoying as a poster I think you are a good manager.

You can run Auckland.

Thnx ;)

:rolls:

Edit: Actually it's stupid to wait that much and I may not have other volunteer. Even if you can be really annoying as a poster I think you are a good manager.

You can run Auckland.

:angel: Yes, i dont know why i typed challenger :smash:

So, can i run the colsanitas cup please! :) I will do my best ;) ill give a 100%

Thanks for Antwerp, Alex. :)
Sorry James. :hug:

The Australian Open hours are perfect for me with all my down time. I can help with running a quarter or the doubles, too. Let me know. :)

Ok, fair enough. I have no problem with that. I guess Doha would be possible for me to run.
Thanks, you have Doha.


:angel: Yes, i dont know why i typed challenger :smash:

So, can i run the colsanitas cup please! :) I will do my best ;) ill give a 100%
And you quote the wrong post. :o
Let's wait and see for Bogota ok. :)

You can take OGF if you really want to ;)

If needed I can run Gold Coast, but let's wait one week to decide that, maybe there will come an Aussie who wants to run it. :p
I have to be sure I am available before. :unsure:

Yeah an Aussie would be better.
Like you said, let's just wait one more week.

The Australian Open hours are perfect for me with all my down time. I can help with running a quarter or the doubles, too. Let me know. :)
I am still not sure how we should organize the AO. :help:
It seems that the 4 managers format is too confusing for some players. :shrug:

Didnt Ruisantos ask for Doha before? :scratch:

He's one of the most experianced Managers, I'd understand if you prefered James over me, but I see nth good in taking Doha from him .

Didnt Ruisantos ask for Doha before? :scratch:

He's one of the most experianced Managers, I'd understand if you prefered James over me, but I see nth good in taking Doha from him .

Where did he prefer me over you? I did not see that.

I will leave Doha to Ruisantos then. I can run something in March, April, so I'll wait until then.

he didnt. I meant that you're the more experienced manager, so it would be obvious to prefer you over me to run a tier I but I see no differecne between you and Ruisantos

Where did he prefer me over you? I did not see that.

I will leave Doha to Ruisantos then. I can run something in March, April, so I'll wait until then.

I would prefer to run it with you :)

he didnt. I meant that you're the more experienced manager, so it would be obvious to prefer you over me to run a tier I but I see no differecne between you and Ruisantos

I don't know why Ruisantos was initially not accepted. You will have to ask Bubba.

I would prefer to run it with you :)

Sure, I'll assist you, if that is needed.

Thanks, you have Doha.



And you quote the wrong post. :o
Let's wait and see for Bogota ok. :)

That was more like, lets wait and see you behave for the beggining of the season :p. but im ok with it :lol:

I don't know why Ruisantos was initially not accepted. You will have to ask Bubba.
Actually I just forgot Ruisantos wanted to run Doha.
If you want to run it with him that's fine with me. :shrug:

Actually I just forgot Ruisantos wanted to run Doha.
If you want to run it with him that's fine with me. :shrug:

He runs it. I will only assist if it is needed.

I am still not sure how we should organize the AO. :help:
It seems that the 4 managers format is too confusing for some players. :shrug:

Maybe two for the singles, splitting the draw in two? And one person does the doubles? :shrug:

who will run the Gold Coast ?
maybe me ;p

who will run the Gold Coast ?
maybe me ;p

there is no one yet, I said I will run it if no one wants to run it.
But I prefer someone else to run it :p
So if you want? :p

because somebody should make a thread ;)
time are going ;p

because somebody should make a thread ;)
time are going ;p

I agree
Do you not want to run it? :p

if u want u can:)

I want Gold Coast, i can do it :wavey:

Rik wanna run it you and me?? :) Ill do thread if you want..

:spit:

Fasten your seatbelts people

:spit:

Fasten your seatbelts people

At all.. :rolleyes:

you wanna run it with me? :)

No, I don't have time ;)

Ouch OK!

Rik wanna run it you and me?? :) Ill do thread if you want..

First we have to get it from Bubba, I will open the thread if we get it, if you don't mind. ;)
And I still prefer it to run the tournament by someone else. ;)

James if you are really interested in doing Doha i won't mind as I have my fun doing the ranks already...

James if you are really interested in doing Doha i won't mind as I have my fun doing the ranks already...

You claimed it first, so it's yours for now, unless you do not want to run it.

You claimed it first, so it's yours for now, unless you do not want to run it.

:shrug:

:shrug:

I did not write that in a difficult language, now did I? :p

First we have to get it from Bubba, I will open the thread if we get it, if you don't mind. ;)
And I still prefer it to run the tournament by someone else. ;)

Sorry didnt get that!

You mean that if you run it, it would be with someone else than me? or You will run it with me, but you prefer someone else to run it?

BTW.. I have all the thread done just waiting for someone of the board to giveme the tournament, so i can click submit new thread :help:

I did not write that in a difficult language, now did I? :p

The problem is that i don't know if i have tests that week...I can tell you in a week, do you mind? :p

Rik, you were supposed to help me :shout:

The problem is that i don't know if i have tests that week...I can tell you in a week, do you mind? :p

Ok, just wanted to make sure if you really did not want it.

who will run the Gold Coast ?
maybe me ;p

I want Gold Coast, i can do it :wavey:

A big NO to both of you.


First we have to get it from Bubba, I will open the thread if we get it, if you don't mind. ;)
And I still prefer it to run the tournament by someone else. ;)
Can you open the thread please?
If you can't find an assistant other than the two above posters I'll help you.

Maybe I do some small tournament ?? :)

A big NO to both of you.



Can you open the thread please?
If you can't find an assistant other than the two above posters I'll help you.

I think I can do it, only I wouldn't be able to help Gigi. now.
I will make the thread now ;)

A big NO to both of you.



Can you open the thread please?
If you can't find an assistant other than the two above posters I'll help you.

You as almost the God of TT :lol: need to be mean to other players? you actually need to be rude?

Why those hard feelings against us?.. You can be of the board but it dosent give you the right of treating us in that way, im sorry, but its just not right

You as almost the God of TT :lol: need to be mean to other players? you actually need to be rude?

Why those hard feelings against us?.. You can be of the board but it dosent give you the right of treating us in that way, im sorry, but its just not right
If I was the God of TT you wouldn't even have the balls to complain, and that is clearly not the case.

I wasn't rude, I just pointed out the obvious and what a lot of ppl think. You know that your behaviour on this messageboard is not too appreciated, and to tell you the truth I was still hoping for some changes, but you keep on acting like a spoiled child again and again.

I didn't want to be the one who say 'yes' or 'no' in the manager part of this game, but at some point someone has to represent the authority otherwise it's the anarchy. Last year at the same time no one seemed to care about that, so I found myself being what you call a "tt god" for the manager stuff (this name is extremly irritating btw).

I am open to welcome an old player to take the decisions with me of course. :D
So far no one seemed interested. :sad:

And stop to put in bold what I type, it's ridiculous and it doesn't help the reading.

So now youre gonna tell me how i should type?

Im sorry if this sounds rude but ill type as i want :shrug:..

And yes you're right, there should be someone else working in the management part with you, someone with experiences running tournaments.. to my mind comes ruisantos who is the total opposite of you.. would be nice to have someone of the players side..

I agree with Alex :D

I agree with Alex :D

Thats not a secret :kiss:

youre my hater #1

So now youre gonna tell me how i should type?

Im sorry if this sounds rude but ill type as i want :shrug:..

And yes you're right, there should be someone else working in the management part with you, someone with experiences running tournaments.. to my mind comes ruisantos who is the total opposite of you.. would be nice to have someone of the players side..

Bubba is a player too, isn't he? And he has experience managing tournaments too.

Ok. Acapulco? I will at home that week, so I will have time to run...:)

Anyone for Sydney? :wavey:

So now youre gonna tell me how i should type?

Im sorry if this sounds rude but ill type as i want :shrug:..

And yes you're right, there should be someone else working in the management part with you, someone with experiences running tournaments.. to my mind comes ruisantos who is the total opposite of you.. would be nice to have someone of the players side..
:)

I still play in tt, not as much as I used to, but I still play.
I also run a couple of tournaments in the past.

Anyone for Sydney? :wavey:
Yeah.
If we are really desperate I can try to run it, but it's a shitty timezone for me. :unsure:

:)

I still play in tt, not as much as I used to, but I still play.
I also run a couple of tournaments in the past.


Yeah.
If we are really desperate I can try to run it, but it's a shitty timezone for me. :unsure:

And I think we will have the same at the AO :scared:

If really needed I would be able to help for Sydney, but at the AO I really have no time.

Once again im available to any help that is needed :wavey: however if seems that alex refuses to accept my help of any kind.. well thats his pride :shrug:

So if you need help running, sydney, ao, pattaya, bogota, fes, istambul, cincy, or ANY tournament just let me know :lol:

ill keep looking this thread frequently.. ;)

I will run Sydney. Im on holidays so I have spare time to kill :lol:

I can help out, with the caviat that I have a life :lol: Just let me know if you need me. :)

I will run Sydney. Im on holidays so I have spare time to kill :lol:
Ok, thank you.

Who will be doing the Australian Open?

I am only asking because if we are doing qualies on separate days, we may need to use the 3 days of qualifying the week before the Open. If we do this, we need the thread, etc. to be opened and organized long before then.

I don't mind helping but I am not sure I can handle being the lead role.

How will qualies be run? The size of the main draw? I know these were things we discussed in the offseason but we never finalized.

Can I do Acapulco? I will at home that week, so no time problem...:)

Who will be doing the Australian Open?

I am only asking because if we are doing qualies on separate days, we may need to use the 3 days of qualifying the week before the Open. If we do this, we need the thread, etc. to be opened and organized long before then.

I don't mind helping but I am not sure I can handle being the lead role.

How will qualies be run? The size of the main draw? I know these were things we discussed in the offseason but we never finalized.

I think an 64 MD (56 direct entries, 8 Qualifiers) should be enough if you look to the first weekst of this year tournaments.

I think Q has to start next Thursday (2 rounds), as we have no qualfing on one day anymore, so then I think the thread has to be up very fast.

128 players, we said MD as the real ones, but never bigger..

128 players, we said MD as the real ones, but never bigger..

with 50 byes :tape: :help:
128 is still to big here, I don't have a problem to have a 128 draw, but then the MD should be full, and not full of byes. ;)

no :p.we wont have byes if we do a 128 MD maybe for the top 16 seeds ;)!

we said As real as possible, never bigger.. idk my opinion only...

no :p.we wont have byes if we do a 128 MD maybe for the top 16 seeds ;)!

we said As real as possible, never bigger.. idk my opinion only...

first there will have to be found a manager for it :lol:

Can i run Bogota?

i can run bogota or vina del mar
is almost the same time as here in brazil

=)

I asked for bogota first people :wavey:

I can do an AO quarter of singles or doubles

James you can do Doha as i think i don't know the rules now :rolleyes:

James you can do Doha as i think i don't know the rules now :rolleyes:

Ok, if you are sure about it, I will run Doha. Relax though, in the end it's only a game. ;)

Ok, if you are sure about it, I will run Doha. Relax though, in the end it's only a game. ;)

if you need help just ask :)

I know it's only a game but i simply don't agree with that rule..the closer thing can have many perspectives..

Sometimes i lose myself in this game... this has to change :tape:

if you need help just ask :)

I know it's only a game but i simply don't agree with that rule..the closer thing can have many perspectives..

Sometimes i lose myself in this game... this has to change :tape:

Just move on to the next event, it's no good wondering what might have been.

If I need help, I will certainly ask you (although at that time you may need to remind me again). :p

Just move on to the next event, it's no good wondering what might have been.

If I need help, I will certainly ask you (although at that time you may need to remind me again). :p

:rolls: Ok ;)

Don't forget Doha is a 64 draw event ;)

AO has to start around Wednesday, and still no thread and manager. :unsure:

Don't forget Doha is a 64 draw event ;)

AO has to start around Wednesday, and still no thread and manager. :unsure:

I will take that in account. Thanks for the reminder.

I am available to help out on the AO, if needed, by the way.

I will take that in account. Thanks for the reminder.

I am available to help out on the AO, if needed, by the way.

I can't help at the AO, I'm very busy around that time. If I would have more time during the AO I would have helped for sure. :sad:

It looks many are able to help, but no one want to be the manager. :lol:

i can run bogota or vina del mar
is almost the same time as here in brazil

=)
Did you change your username, or do you have an account on mtf?

It's hard to find a lead manager. :(
I will do the AO thread this evening.
I don't know how many assistants I'll take, it depends on the size of the MD.

Btw, I am not sure whether it's better to have a 128 players draw or a 64 players draw. For example this week we have approximatively 85 players playing in GC and in Auckland combined. A draw with 30 byes (or more) sounds stupid imo, but qualifications with 30 players is not ideal either.

:scratch:

Alex byes for the 32 seeds? :shrug:

Just idea..

It's hard to find a lead manager. :(
I will do the AO thread this evening.
I don't know how many assistants I'll take, it depends on the size of the MD.

Btw, I am not sure whether it's better to have a 128 players draw or a 64 players draw. For example this week we have approximatively 85 players playing in GC and in Auckland combined. A draw with 30 byes (or more) sounds stupid imo, but qualifications with 30 players is not ideal either.

:scratch:

Do what you think it's the best ;)
But we are getting more and more players, so RG can have a 128 draw for sure.

Alex byes for the 32 seeds? :shrug:

Just idea..

and then 2 players have to play qualifing :lol:
just byes for top .., just how many players will play decides that then I think. ;)

i need to know if the AO managers will need the ranks from after Sydney...If you need them in the Saturday the tournament ends i can do them..if not needed i will end them on Monday ;)

i think AO with new rankings would rock!! :rocker2:

Ok, so let's go for the 128 players draw, we'll follow the AO's schedule and start on Monday.

i need to know if the AO managers will need the ranks from after Sydney...If you need them in the Saturday the tournament ends i can do them..if not needed i will end them on Monday ;)
If it's not too much work that would be great, otherwise I'll just take the last ranking before Sydney.

So you will the main manager?

I thin you could take 3 managers, so you can do 4 quarters and divide them by colors.. :) Its my idea however alex that is so up to you :p.

There should be 1 day of qualies also just in case, cause there are many newcomers this season.

BTW 80 players so far this week for Sydeny/Hobart ;) thats pretty good

There should be 1 day of qualies also just in case, cause there are many newcomers this season.

it wont be needed, we need 86 players for a 128 draw with 32 byes :)

And if 7 more wanna commit, what do you do? :rolleyes:

And if 7 more wanna commit, what do you do? :rolleyes:

Yes Jero :rolleyes:
Then only the top 25 gets a bye in my opinion ;)

Singles
TT 1st Round - Monday
TT 2nd Round - Tuesday
TT 3rd Round - AO R64
TT 4th Round - AO R32
TT Quarterfinals - AO R16
TT Semifinals - AO QF
TT Final - AO SF + F

Doubles:
TT 1st Round - AO R64
TT 2nd Round - AO R32
TT Quarterfinals - AO R16
TT Semifinals - AO QF
TT Final - AO SF + F

This would be a good and nice schedule for the Australian Open :)

I think it should be a 128 draw if we get 96 players. If less, then a 64 with qualies.

I think it should be a 128 draw if we get 96 players. If less, then a 64 with qualies.

it's already decided that it's going to be a 128 draw
if it would be a 64 draw, the deadline should be Wednesday, otherwise Friday or Saterday. ;)

Shall we leave the decision making to Bubba as manager?

Shall we leave the decision making to Bubba as manager?

Yes and he took the decision already (128 draw) ;)

In that case we can leave the further details to him as well. He is quite capable in doing so. If he needs help I am sure he will ask for it.

Ok, so let's go for the 128 players draw, we'll follow the AO's schedule and start on Monday.


If it's not too much work that would be great, otherwise I'll just take the last ranking before Sydney.

Ok so Ranks after Sydney i think i can do them ;)

Singles
TT 1st Round - Monday
TT 2nd Round - Tuesday
TT 3rd Round - AO R64
TT 4th Round - AO R32
TT Quarterfinals - AO R16
TT Semifinals - AO QF
TT Final - AO SF + F

Doubles:
TT 1st Round - AO R64
TT 2nd Round - AO R32
TT Quarterfinals - AO R16
TT Semifinals - AO QF
TT Final - AO SF + F

This would be a good and nice schedule for the Australian Open :)
Yeah, that's what I wanted to do. :D

it's already decided that it's going to be a 128 draw
if it would be a 64 draw, the deadline should be Wednesday, otherwise Friday or Saterday. ;)
I think it's already too late to do a 64 players draw with qualies on Wednesday (it's my fault, I know).
At this point the best option seems to be a 128 players draw which would start on Monday.

don't like the idea with 128 draw and 30 byes :tape:

No one wants to run the Waikololoa itf tournament during the second week of the AO?
If someone wants to run another itf tournament which would be on the same week I really don't mind, just let me know.

don't like the idea with 128 draw and 30 byes :tape:
Maybe it won't be that bad. :unsure:

Maybe it won't be that bad. :unsure:
we will see :p

it will be: "Great idea with the bigger draw Alex :yeah:" or "It was really bad :o" :p


I hope he first one ;)

don't like the idea with 128 draw and 30 byes :tape:

i suck in picks during the first day so it's perfect for me :lol:

we will see :p

it will be: "Great idea with the bigger draw Alex :yeah:" or "It was really bad :o" :p


I hope he first one ;)
Actually it wasn't my idea, but if it goes wrong they will all point their fingers at me like 'thanks dumbass'. :lol: :scared:

No, alex, that wont happen, it will come out great :)..

Once again im free to help that week, although i dont know if you will take me for waikoloa challenger..

Jero is making a good work running the Hopman Cup in MTF...He didn't make errors..maybe a challenger would be good to give him a chance..

Some day i want be manager , can i be assistant in one challenger?if is not possible is okey

No, alex, that wont happen, it will come out great :)..

Once again im free to help that week, although i dont know if you will take me for waikoloa challenger..
It's the new year, let's do something crazy: you can run the waikoloa itf tournament! :D

(it's not a joke :lol: )

Good luck! :)

Jero is making a good work running the Hopman Cup in MTF...He didn't make errors..maybe a challenger would be good to give him a chance..
Well, we'll see.
If he mess up this tournament he won't have a second chance. :p

About TB's: I think the who's closer to the real score should be clarified for once and before the AO...there are atleast 2 ways to see who's the closer and all are different..

It's the new year, let's do something crazy: you can run the waikoloa itf tournament! :D

(it's not a joke :lol: )

Good luck! :)

WTF!?

Thanks a lot :D

BTW Where i create the thread? Here in the tennis tipping subforum or in challengers or i ask a MOD to create a subforum here in TT for challenges like in TT?

Yes, im doing the thread NOW! :lol:

WTF!?

Thanks a lot :D

BTW Where i create the thread? Here in the tennis tipping subforum or in challengers or i ask a MOD to create a subforum here in TT for challenges like in TT?

Yes, im doing the thread NOW! :lol:

Excitment in the air :lol:

A sub-forum inside this forum for TT Challengers like in MTF would be cool..

Anyway it was decided in the 2008 changes that it should be posted in this forum

Yep, maybe we should ask to have a sub-forum, otherwise just do it in the TT section.

I'll ask for it and lemme see what awnser i can get

I just received some terrible news this morning. My grandmother has become quite ill and I will be leaving tomorrow with my family to go interstate to look after her. I'm not quite sure how long my family plans to stay but I am guessing that it would be a while. I cant run Sydney any more. I will update todays matches but will be unable to do the rest :sad:

I just received some terrible news this morning. My grandmother has become quite ill and I will be leaving tomorrow with my family to go interstate to look after her. I'm not quite sure how long my family plans to stay but I am guessing that it would be a while. I cant run Sydney any more. I will update todays matches but will be unable to do the rest :sad:
Ok I understand, real life is much more important of course.
Hopefully your grandmother will recover, good luck to her and your familly. :hug:

Ok I understand, real life is much more important of course.
Hopefully your grandmother will recover, good luck to her and your familly. :hug:

Thanks :) I just found out that Im not flying out until Monday so I will continue to run the event until then. It will help take my mind off things.

WTF!?

Thanks a lot :D

BTW Where i create the thread? Here in the tennis tipping subforum or in challengers or i ask a MOD to create a subforum here in TT for challenges like in TT?

Yes, im doing the thread NOW! :lol:

Good luck with it Jero :D

Alex thread is up :wavey:

http://www.wtaworld.com/showthread.php?p=12228316

COMMIT THERE FOR CHALLENGER WAIKOLOA! IN CASE YOU LOSE HERE EARLY, IF YOU STILL ALIVE FOR THEN, YOU CAN WITHDRAW ANYWAYS FROM WAIKOLOA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's too early imo, but whatever.

Did you change your username, or do you have an account on mtf?

my username was zuruba87
i have an account on MTF
but i never used

= ~

I will attempt to run my First TT Tournament at Acapaulco with the help of ~CANUCK~ if it's still available.

Can I do Acapulco? I will at home that week, so no time problem...:)
The timezone of Drake1980 seems to be better, sorry.

i can run bogota or vina del mar
is almost the same time as here in brazil

=)
I'll give you a proper answer after the AO, just wait a bit more plz.

I will attempt to run my First TT Tournament at Acapaulco with the help of ~CANUCK~ if it's still available.
You have the green light, good luck!

Is there someone interested by the fed cup?

If no one wants to do it, I guess I can. Need to re-read the FC rules and it should be okay.
It would be nice if someone could do this with me, I probably won't be there for the final in Sep.

Thanks :D

Omg thats so unfair, three of my favourite posters are all running TT tournaments starting 25 Feb, I'll have to say no to two of them :tears:

I thought i asked first for Bogota and = timezone :shrug:

Waikoloa's Thread is up.. Read Post 7 please :)!

Can i run Open gaz de France ?
hehe

When we start commiting for Fed Cup? :wavey:

Can i run Open gaz de France ?
hehe

Bubba wanted to run that, altough he wasn´t sure he was able to, and I already asked for it. ;)
But I have already 2 tournies :lol:

Bubba wanted to run that, altough he wasn´t sure he was able to, and I already asked for it. ;)
But I have already 2 tournies :lol:
I think I should give up this tournament, I won't have enough time to run it properly.
If before the end of this week no reliable poster has volunteered, you can run it tennis2006.

When we start commiting for Fed Cup? :wavey:
I hope to have the thread opened today. A few things I have to check - mainly about which countries are allowed to play.

Anyway it's on Sat+Sun so it will be available more than one week before.

Hey :wavey:

During the Sony Ericcsson Open i dont have school (Holy Week - Easter - Not sure name in english :p.)

So can i run the Sony Ericcsson Open please? :wavey:

:spit:

:ignore:

I hope those are "Supportive Smilies"

Jeronimo was flawless when he ran waikoloa

Hey :wavey:

During the Sony Ericcsson Open i dont have school (Holy Week - Easter - Not sure name in english :p.)

So can i run the Sony Ericcsson Open please? :wavey:

Edit: Nvm what I said.

I don't know if it's a good idea Jeronimo.

What about first starting to run tier III wta tournaments like Bogota?

It seems everyone hates Jeronimo, hes accually a really great guy :worship:

It seems everyone hates Jeronimo, hes accually a really great guy :worship:

I agree, if he was Gay I would totally be in Venezuela right now (unless crudhead chavez won't let me in)

It seems everyone hates Jeronimo, hes accually a really great guy :worship:
I don't hate him.

I just need someone for Bogota :lol:

Thanks Guys.. Sure Alex..

May i run Bangalore please? I dont wanna run Acapulco since it begins on FEb25 and i end running Belgrade CH on Mtf the 17th so i only have 5 days between tournaments and its not enough so i dont wanna run tow tourneys that close, so if you dont mind, ill have Bangalore Open Plz!!

Thanks Guys.. Sure Alex..

May i run Bangalore please? I dont wanna run Acapulco since it begins on FEb25 and i end running Belgrade CH on Mtf the 17th so i only have 5 days between tournaments and its not enough so i dont wanna run tow tourneys that close, so if you dont mind, ill have Bangalore Open Plz!!

we are not even commiting for this tournament yet :rolleyes:

we are not even commiting for this tournament yet :rolleyes:

Yes, we are...Look at the 1st page.

May I run Fes again?

Also I would like to manage one challenger. Either Dothan 75k (21/04/2008) or Patra 50k.

we are not even commiting for this tournament yet :rolleyes:

:rolleyes:

I would like to run Estoril or Prague (maybe both).

Thanks Guys.. Sure Alex..

May i run Bangalore please? I dont wanna run Acapulco since it begins on FEb25 and i end running Belgrade CH on Mtf the 17th so i only have 5 days between tournaments and its not enough so i dont wanna run tow tourneys that close, so if you dont mind, ill have Bangalore Open Plz!!
Some ppl may not be too happy about that, but ok for Bangalore. :p

May I run Fes again?

Also I would like to manage one challenger. Either Dothan 75k (21/04/2008) or Patra 50k.
Yes for Fes.

What about running both Dothan and Patra? :D
It's too itfs, so I think it shoud be fine.
Let me know if it's too much.

I would like to run Estoril or Prague (maybe both).
I've added you on both Estoril and Prague, let me know if you want to drop one of them.

I've added you on both Estoril and Prague, let me know if you want to drop one of them.

I will see if others are interested. In that case I will drop one. There might be Portoguese or Czech posters who prefer to run their home event.

What about running both Dothan and Patra? :D
It's too itfs, so I think it shoud be fine.
Let me know if it's too much.



No problem, I can manage both.

Meelis, wont an OOP for the greek tourney be hard to find? :unsure:

I will see if others are interested. In that case I will drop one. There might be Portoguese or Czech posters who prefer to run their home event.

Rui said me some time ago he wanted to run Estoril, but I don't know if he still wants.

Rui said me some time ago he wanted to run Estoril, but I don't know if he still wants.

If he still does, he is free to run it. I would not want to keep him from running a home event.

Rui said me some time ago he wanted to run Estoril, but I don't know if he still wants.

ok, then I won't apply for it. :)
Then Rui can run his home tournament.

Meelis, wont an OOP for the greek tourney be hard to find? :unsure:

It probably will not be a problem, but...

Finding OOP for St.Petersburg-Vsevolozhsk could be real problem. Maybe it would be wise to replace it with Tenerife 25k or Redding 25k?

Also I believe that week of March 3rd challenger should be Las Vegas 50k, since Torhout 75k is same week as Patra (not March 3rd). Torhout tournament seems to have really nice webpage, with all the info needed and it is higher tier than Patra. So maybe Torhout should be run instead of Patra? I am ready to run either one.

:rolleyes:

Come on you two no arguing, I love both of you :kiss:

Thanks Alex :bounce:

In a different note i remember Rui told me that he REALLY wanted to manage Estoril :shrug:

I hope he can get it

In a different note i remember Rui told me that he REALLY wanted to manage Estoril :shrug:

I hope he can get it

I already said that he can run it, if he wants it. I do not want to stop him from running his home event.

Finding OOP for St.Petersburg-Vsevolozhsk could be real problem. Maybe it would be wise to replace it with Tenerife 25k or Redding 25k?

Also I believe that week of March 3rd challenger should be Las Vegas 50k, since Torhout 75k is same week as Patra (not March 3rd). Torhout tournament seems to have really nice webpage, with all the info needed and it is higher tier than Patra. So maybe Torhout should be run instead of Patra? I am ready to run either one.
Ok ok, so Torhout instead of Patra.



BTW, that would be nice if Ruisantos could confirm for Estoril.

I guess you can put me there...

It is already done. :D

Bubba, Doha has a 64 MD ;)

Bubba, Doha has a 64 MD ;)

Same is Charleston.

If we have 64 MD+16 QD, then Bogota and Estoril will really struggle to get any players :unsure:

Yes, but it is a Tier I. And I think to only allow the rich to get richer ( the top players ) and the poor to get poorer ( lower ranked players ). How will people ever move up?

The real draws should be the TT draws. And people can decide which tournament to play. That's how I feel.

I think we should keep the size of the draws as the real ones.

Yes, but it is a Tier I. And I think to only allow the rich to get richer ( the top players ) and the poor to get poorer ( lower ranked players ). How will people ever move up?

The real draws should be the TT draws. And people can decide which tournament to play. That's how I feel.

I agree.

If we don't have enough players for Estoril and Bogota, then one of these tournaments will just be scrapped.

who will run Bogota?

Just thought I would let you guys know that I will be the one opening the thread for Acapulco. Drake will still be doing most of the work, but just thought I would give you guys a heads up just in case you were wondering what the hell is going on :)

who will run Bogota?
No one so far, so it will probably be cancelled.

I would run but I'm travelling that week. :(

Anyone for Fed Cup? I took it because no one wanted it, ran it in a disastrous way - just like Antwerp -, don't want to be a TT manager anymore. Thanks a lot. (And no overacting here, I just don't have time.) ;)

I don't know about Fed Cup, because I wasn't at home during that weekend, but in Antwerp I don't see the any disaster so far.

who will run Bogota?

I will, if thats alright?

I will, if thats alright?

who are you?
Renaud or gulzhan from MTF? :p

He's Snowwy. :p

He's Snowwy. :p

oh :lol:

I don't know about Fed Cup, because I wasn't at home during that weekend, but in Antwerp I don't see the any disaster so far.

2 Q rounds in 1 day!!!!!!!

who are you?
Renaud or gulzhan from MTF? :p

He's Snowwy. :p

How did you know :p

Anyway, let me know if I can, Ill get the thread up ASAP

2 Q rounds in 1 day!!!!!!!

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Lol did you want to start MD in Wednesday?

2 Q rounds in 1 day!!!!!!!

So?? What's the drama?? Hantu could't invent OOP just like that...

It was already 0:30 CET and the OOP wasn't out yet, so Ben made the right decision, I think.

How did you know :p

Anyway, let me know if I can, Ill get the thread up ASAP

You were snowwy here aswell. :shrug:

How did you know :p

Anyway, let me know if I can, Ill get the thread up ASAP

I think you can make it right now, as there is not someone else who wants to run it. ;)

2 Q rounds in 1 day!!!!!!!
Please, with your "!!!!". You removed players from your draw. Not much better. :o

I would run but I'm travelling that week. :(
This username is an outrage. :o :p

Anyone for Fed Cup? I took it because no one wanted it, ran it in a disastrous way - just like Antwerp -, don't want to be a TT manager anymore. Thanks a lot. (And no overacting here, I just don't have time.) ;)
What a bastard! :speakles:

Just kidding. :p

I will, if thats alright?
Hummm ok, let's give you a chance. :p
Good luck!

What a bastard! :speakles:

Just kidding. :p
Well, just ask Jeronimo or Wojtek for instance, they'll tell you my decision is the right one...

So, no one wants Fed Cup?

When is it exactly? :confused:

I like the username, and some :weirdo: already took my old username, I'm almost sure who.

Week of Apr 21 + Sep 8.

I can run it on 21st April if noone else can, but almost no chance in september.

is it ok if a manager also plays the tournament his running?! :confused:
i really would like to give it a shot to run a tournament..:)

the next tier III tournament not taken is istanbul & strasbourg..can i run one of them ;)

We'll have Memphis next week won't we?

is it ok if a manager also plays the tournament his running?! :confused:
i really would like to give it a shot to run a tournament..:)

the next tier III tournament not taken is istanbul & strasbourg..can i run one of them ;)

we are not signing up for those tournies yet ;)

Can I run one or two of these?

Tenerife/Redding 25k
ESP 75k

Memphis thread up. Sorry for not being so early like the others. Been a little busy.

Can I run one or two of these?

Tenerife/Redding 25k
ESP 75k
What about Las Vegas 50k instead?

It's sooner and we have yet to find a manager.

Just a quick question, what are the requirements to be allowed to start playing TT, do you need a minimum post amount or a certain amount of time as a poster.

100 posts - 3-month membership.

100 posts - 3-month membership.

Does the person need to have both, or just 1?

Ok. I will make Las Vegas... I Try to make the thread now...

Does the person need to have both, or just 1?
Both. ;)

Where can I find old finals results?

Where can I find old finals results?

the TT event wasn't played last year ;)

I did the Bangalore thread now real tournament is

24 MD, 4 Q and 4WCS

We'll only play qualies sunday and Monday so im not sure if

24 and 8Q (32 people Q)

or

28 and 4 Q (16 people Q)

I think ill go 28, and 4 since there are Las vegas

I think post #1 will answer your question. It's a 32 draw for MD, 16 draw in Q. Should there not be enough players, adjust the schedule and/or draw size after deadline.

Thanks James

If 2 players go 0/4 how do the TBs work?

Is it countback?

If 2 players go 0/4 how do the TBs work?

Is it countback?

No.

TB1 is used to separate players even when both players get the winner of TB1 wrong.

still no managers for IW and Miami :scared:
sorry but I can't run it :sad:

OMG, i really cant for IW.. i can for miami, i can help running miami.

me and ITZ want to run Miami.

i can help running too..:p
miami or IW..

hopefully Bubba will come soon here again

Rui i'll help you and paul :)

how many managers will Miami have them? :spit:
3/4? :tape:

too many for Miami and no one for IW. :tape:

i can help running too..:p
miami or IW..

I don't think it's smart to run such a big event if you didn't run any tournament before. ;)

I don't think it's smart to run such a big event if you didn't run any tournament before. ;)

i'll just help ;)
i wouldnt run the whole tournament:p

Can I reserve Charleston please? :) Its on Easter holidays, so If I wont go anywhere, I can run it!! :D

Rik, wanna run it together? ;)

how many managers will Miami have them? :spit:
3/4? :tape:

What about ITZ/Rui for singles

and Rik/Jero for doubles? :shrug:

Can I reserve Charleston please? :) Its on Easter holidays, so If I wont go anywhere, I can run it!! :D

Rik, wanna run it together? ;)

Watch out while im around..

I may steal from you..

i'll just help ;)
i wouldnt run the whole tournament:p

Help means reciving picks of at least 64 players :p.


128 for singles / 2 = 64

64 couples / 2 = 32 couples * 2 = 64 players.

Maybe wait a bit obssesion..

Can I reserve Charleston please? :) Its on Easter holidays, so If I wont go anywhere, I can run it!! :D

Rik, wanna run it together? ;)

Sorry but no, I hate those timezones.
And I also have school that time, so updates would be the next day from the day before. :sad:

EDIT: maybe, I can't say that at this time, maybe I'm busy then, maybe not. ;)

What about ITZ/Rui for singles

and Rik/Jero for doubles? :shrug:

only if you really really need me and there is no one else who can do it. :p
I just hate working with this timezones :o

Help means reciving picks of at least 64 players :p.


128 for singles / 2 = 64

64 couples / 2 = 32 couples * 2 = 64 players.

Maybe wait a bit obssesion..

thats ok for me..

i have vacation on march til june:cool:..and boredom strikes me at these days :help:

only if you really really need me and there is no one else who can do it. :p
I just hate working with this timezones :o

i wont be able to run all doubles by myself :shrug:

So if its not with you :kiss: then im not doing it :lol: unless someone appears :p..

no, there's no need of 4 managers..

it's me for singles or doubles and itz for the other.

we know what happened last year in some slams.it was so confusing with 4 managers.