week |41| CH : Barcelona, Quito, Sacramento

[Patrik77]

Barcelona $25K+H (CL)
1 Montanes, Albert ESP 69
2 Hernandez, Oscar ESP 72
3 Starace, Potito ITA 107
4 Vicente, Fernando ESP 112
5 Di Mauro, Alessio ITA 121
6 Ramirez Hidalgo, Ruben ESP 122
7 Portas, Albert ESP 123
8 Ventura, Santiago ESP 135
9 Mazarakis, Vasilis GRE 139
10 Marin, Juan Antonio CRC 142
11 Brzezicki, Juan Pablo ARG 149
12 Navarro Pastor, Ivan ESP 151
13 Aldi, Francesco ITA 164
14 Calatrava, Alex ESP 165
15 Van Gemerden, Melle NED 171
16 Faurel, Jean-Christophe FRA 172
17 Luzzi, Federico ITA 181
18 Galimberti, Giorgio ITA 191
19 Cipolla, Flavio ITA 192
20 Lopez, Marc ESP 201
21 Ferreiro, Franco BRA 204
22 Mirnegg, Marco AUT 205
23 (SE)
24 (SE)
25 (WC)
26 (WC)
27 (WC)
28 (WC)
29 (Q)
30 (Q)
31 (Q)
32 (Q)

Alternates
1 Koellerer, Daniel AUT 208
2 van Scheppingen, Dennis NED 211
3 Gimeno-Traver, Daniel ESP 212
4 Galvani, Stefano ITA 215
5 Bolelli, Simone ITA 221
6 Tenconi, Tomas ITA 234
7 Gremelmayr, Denis GER 236
8 Guez, David FRA 238
9 Eitzinger, Rainer AUT 240
10 Op der Heijde, Melvyn NED 241
11 Eschauer, Werner AUT 242
12 Machado, Rui POR 252
13 Dell'Acqua, Massimo ITA 257
14 Fraile, Gorka ESP 258
15 Lorenzi, Paolo ITA 264

Quito $25K+H (CL)
1 Berlocq, Carlos ARG 115
2 Pashanski, Boris SCG 118
3 Capdeville, Paul CHI 132
4 Lapentti, Giovanni ECU 133
5 Daniel, Marcos BRA 147
6 Delgado, Ramon PAR 150
7 Garcia, Adrian CHI 155
8 Alves, Thiago BRA 163
9 Guzman, Juan-Pablo ARG 173
10 Roitman, Sergio ARG 190
11 Gonzalez, Santiago MEX 194
12 Weiner, Glenn USA 197
13 Armando, Hugo USA 206
14 Del Potro, Juan Martin ARG 209
15 Rojer, Jean-Julien AHO 223
16 Vemic, Dusan SCG 226
17 Junqueira, Diego ARG 243
18 Squillari, Franco ARG 244
19 Hartfield, Diego ARG 246
20 Ungur, Adrian ROM 248
21 Vassallo Arguello, Martin ARG 256
22 Moraru, Gabriel ROM 265
23 Falla, Alejandro COL 270
24 Joseph, Lesley USA 278
25 (WC)
26 (WC)
27 (WC)
28 (WC)
29 (Q)
30 (Q)
31 (Q)
32 (Q)

Alternates
1 Mertl, Jan CZE 281
2 Montcourt, Mathieu FRA 287
3 Villagran, Cristian ARG 289
4 Petzschner, Philipp GER 296
5 Patriarca, Damian ARG 304
6 Odesnik, Wayne USA 305
7 Melo, Marcelo BRA 307
8 Crivoi, Victor ROM 313
9 Gil, Frederico POR 315
10 Miranda, Ivan PER 317
11 Klec, Ivo GER 323
12 Gonzalez, Pablo COL 327
13 Costa, Francisco BRA 330
14 Dabul, Brian ARG 333
15 Engel, Lucas BRA 337

Sacramento $50K (H)
1 Saretta, Flavio BRA 108
2 Murray, Andy GBR 110
3 Tipsarevic, Janko SCG 127
4 Reynolds, Bobby USA 128
5 Lu, Yen-Hsun TPE 134
6 Sa, Andre BRA 148
7 Morrison, Jeff USA 159
8 Sela, Dudi ISR 160
9 Vahaly, Brian USA 161
10 Gambill, Jan-Michael USA 166
11 Bogomolov Jr., Alex USA 170
12 Delic, Amer USA 177
13 Baker, Brian USA 178
14 Okun, Noam ISR 180
15 Guccione, Chris AUS 184
16 Dancevic, Frank CAN 188
17 Fruttero, John Paul USA 202
18 Kendrick, Robert USA 207
19 Ram, Rajeev USA 213
20 De Voest, Rik RSA 214
21 Prpic, Filip SWE 224
22 Mamiit, Cecil USA 227
23 Chadaj, Adam POL 228
24 Baccanello, Paul AUS 230
25 (WC)
26 (WC)
27 (WC)
28 (WC)
29 (Q)
30 (Q)
31 (Q)
32 (Q)

Alternates
1 Gremelmayr, Denis GER 236
2 Mankad, Harsh IND 239
3@ Russell, Michael USA 239
4 Cakl, Tomas CZE 247
5 Todero, Nicolas ARG 254
6 Taino, Eric USA 259
7 Healey, Nathan AUS 266
8 Bozoljac, Ilia SCG 269
9 Amritraj, Prakash IND 271
10 Fleishman, Zack USA 276
11 Mertl, Jan CZE 281
12 Mlynarik, Zbynek AUT 293
13 Jenkins, Scoville USA 294
14 Petzschner, Philipp GER 296
15 Levy, Harel ISR 301

[R. Jayakrishnan]

Thanks Patrik .. Jay

[Patrik77]

Now you can concentrate on the withdrawals for next week...

[Guest]

Bogomolov Jr OUT until Nov 10 - doping suspension.

http://sports.yahoo.com/ten/news?slug=r ... &type=lgns

[ovg]

the itf website this week has the "official" article about the Bogomolov doping.

[Fee]

I really have to object to the use of the word 'doping' in this case. He used a prescription inhaler for his asthma and that was it. He was suspended because he failed to fill out the necessary paperwork in advance to get permission to use it. He's out for 6 weeks.

[Guest]

Fully agree with Fiona; we shouldn't use "doping" for this case. Still, we should use "doping" for the Puerta case. He was also suspended for anti-asthma medication. However, he got a 6-month suspension (4 times longer).
Also, we shouldn't use "doping" for the Oliver diuretic case. Still, we should use "doping" for the Canias case. He was also suspended for diuretics. However, he got a 2-year suspension (8 times or so longer than Oliver?).
The difference? We apply the word "doping" to one and not to the other. Lexical differences, other things being equal, produce different sanctions. Or, different sanctions, other things being equal, produce lexical differences. Or maybe both differences have a common cause: the three letters within the () at the end of the player's name.

[Guest]

and in English.....

[Elikian]

In English: The other guest says: If there is (ARG) behind your name it's doping, and if not, then it's incorrectly filled out paperwork.

[Guest]

The other guest must be a bureaucrat.Why didn't he or she say that in the first place

[Guest]

because if he or she says that then...it's doping

[Guest]

You can object all you want, but the fact is the ITF ruled that Bogomolov committed a "doping offense":

http://www.itftennis.com/abouttheitf/ne ... p?id=15682

[ovg]

Thanks for posting the exact link to the ITF web site that I mentioned in my previous post. I'm still learning computer and I don't know how to do that.
Guest, I wish you'd register so we could know something about your point of view.
I am American, so I feel just fine calling the Bogomolov case "doping."
As you so correctly point out - that's what the ITF calls it.
Tremendous problems are being created by inconsistent administration of punishments for the same banned substances (not always performance enhancing as we know). Possibly list of banned substances is too large??
Could there be some discussion about what could possible help your tennis and what has a neutral or negative effect (for instance, those players who tested positive for marijuana - besides being "illegal" in US, would one really play better high?)

[Elikian]

Yes, it has been reported that players who are high on marihuana perform better. They have less tension (nerve) and in general just have sharper senses. I forgot who reported this, but it's been known.

[Fee]

Dr. Dean Edell has stated before that athletes who test positive for marijuana use should get to keep their medals/trophies/whatever because it is technically a depressant/relaxant that should NOT enhance your performance. Of course, some people react differently to certain drugs (a good cup of coffee usually makes me quite sleepy and beer sometimes keeps my husband awake), and it is possible that a small bong hit before a match would relax away a few nerves without affecting your reflexes and response/reaction times, but what professional athlete would want to take the time to figure all of that out?

As for Alex, I'll just consider it a 'dopey' offense, since it was his responsibility to make sure his paperwork was in order. It is an expensive lesson for him to learn, and the punishment most definitely exceeds the crime.

[R. Jayakrishnan]

Early update:

Sacramento CH - Bogomolov, Dancevic, Y-H.Lu, Prpic OUT; Gremelmayr, Mankad, Russell, Cakl IN

No withdrawals at Barcelona and Quito challengers.

Jay

[Guest]

As for Alex, I'll just consider it a 'dopey' offense, since it was his responsibility to make sure his paperwork was in order. It is an expensive lesson for him to learn, and the punishment most definitely exceeds the crime.

Would you say the same about the other asthma-related case, i.e., Puerta's?

[R. Jayakrishnan]

I just read the whole transcript of the Alex Bogomolov "doping" judgement. I am with Fiona on this. Jesus, this was a sad sad situation. I have rarely seen such an apologetic judgment on a case - it even says this -

ITF Anti-Doping Programme Administrator (“APA”), convened a Review Board. By 5 April 2005 all three Review Board members had reached the conclusion that there was a case to answer. However the Review Board members harboured doubts about whether the player should be charged with a doping offence. A discussion took place about whether the player could perhaps obtain a retroactive TUE in respect of his use of salbutamol on 13 January 2005. After some time the conclusion was reluctantly reached that this was impossible on the facts and under the rules contained in the Programme.

Basically the judgement notes so many facts such as that Salbutamol does not in any way enhance the performance of the athlete, that Bogomolov had earlier applied and got the medical exemption for its use, etc. The issue was simply that he (along with his doctors and others) did not take the expiry date of the exemption seriously. Basically they thought it could be done retroactively anyway, etc etc... All a big mistake!

It came down to basically the idea that "Penalty for the offense is basically the default and not an exception" - which meant they had to impose the penalty. ITF itself not spared for their less-than-perfect ways of informing the player of the expiry of the exemption and its seriousness, though the blame goes to Alex.

The judgement in Alex's case basically is this -- "sorry man, we have to fine you. We understand how you and everybody around you caused this situation, and we know the stuff you took was no "dope", but there is nothing we can do" ....

Yes, the Puerta situation (I read that judgment in its entirety too) was similar. Except that the substance found Clenbuterol, was a performing enhancing substance. The player was judged to have been unaware of it, and it was taken under emergency situations etc too. Also, Puerta had never asked for exemption for its use, unlike Alex who had done it once earlier.

I mean, really, they need to start classifying some of these cases (Alex and Puerta particularly) differently. It is very sad to read the judgements, and how the media runs with the stories of "Doping".

Jay

[Fee]

My crystal ball tells me that a young phenom and a tanned torso will be pulling out of Sacramento by the end of the week...

[R. Jayakrishnan]

Young phenom, OK, I can guess ... Tanned Torso? .. That applies to quite a few, right? .. Well, how do I know anyway - I don't look at the torsos much .. Not that there is anything wrong with that

Jay

[R. Jayakrishnan]

Update:

Sacramento (No SE spots)
OUT: Bogomolov, Dancevic, Y-H.Lu, Prpic (and Cakl from ALT)
IN: Gremelmayr, Mankad, Russell, Todero
NEXT: Todero, Healey, Bozoljac, Amritraj, Fleishman, Mertl, Mlynarik, Jenkins

Barcelona (Two SE spots to be cleared)
No withdrawals from Main or Alt.

Quito (No SE spots)
OUT: J-P.Guzman
IN: Mertl
NEXT: Montcourt, Villagran, Petzschner, Patriarca, Odesnik, M.Melo, Crivoi, Gil

Jay
Jay

[Guest (MikeH)]

A young phenom with a tendency for chucking up on court?? Looks like Murray is going to try for Masters Series wild cards for Paris and Madrid and his decision to play in Belgium this week means he is almost a certainty to miss Sacramento.

Whisper it...he's better than Tim

Keep up the good work everyone

[Fee]

Murray signed up for Challengers for the next 3 weeks, so he either plays them or stays home. He can't play a tour event until October 24th (Basel, Lyon, St Petersburg). He can only go to Madrid as a spectator. With his current ranking, he should be able to get into Paris qualies, I don't think the French will give him a main draw WC (but stranger things have happened).

Jay, JanMike may pull from Sacto, but considering he dropped 25 places this week, he might do some math and realize he needs to get as many points as possible, wherever possible, even if it kills him. Let me know if you want photos of Harsh. I use film, so it may take a while to get them to you, but you will have them for historical use, at least .

[pubillet]

Any name for the WC's to barcelona ?

[R. Jayakrishnan]

Would be great to get those Harsh Mankad pictures, Fiona - when you get time ... Thanks! Jay

[R. Jayakrishnan]

Update:

Sacramento (No SE spots)
OUT: Baker, Bogomolov, Dancevic, Y-H.Lu, Prpic (and Cakl from ALT)
IN: Gremelmayr, Mankad, Russell, Todero, Taino
NEXT: Healey, Bozoljac, Amritraj, Fleishman, Mertl, Mlynarik, Jenkins, Petzschner

Barcelona (Two SE spots to be cleared)
No withdrawals from Main or Alt.

Quito (No SE spots)
OUT: J-P.Guzman (and Odesnik from ALT)
IN: Mertl
NEXT: Montcourt, Villagran, Petzschner, Patriarca, M.Melo, Crivoi, Gil, Miranda

Jay

[Guest]

Baker again out, is he resting or havinf an injury?

[R. Jayakrishnan]

Update:

Sacramento (No SE spots)
OUT: Baccanello, Baker, Bogomolov, Dancevic, Y-H.Lu, Prpic (and Cakl from ALT)
IN: Gremelmayr, Mankad, Russell, Todero, Taino, Healey
NEXT: Bozoljac, Amritraj, Fleishman, Mertl, Mlynarik, Jenkins, Petzschner, Levy

No change at Barcelona and Quito.

Jay

[R. Jayakrishnan]

Update:

Sacramento (No SE spots)
OUT: Baccanello, Baker, Bogomolov, Dancevic, Y-H.Lu, Prpic (and Cakl from ALT)
IN: Gremelmayr, Mankad, Russell, Todero, Taino, Healey
NEXT: Bozoljac, Amritraj, Fleishman, Mertl, Mlynarik, Jenkins, Petzschner, Levy

Barcelona (Two SE spots to be cleared)
OUT: Starace
IN: Koellerer
NEXT: van Scheppingen, Gimeno-Traver, Galvani, Bolelli, Tenconi, Gremelmayr, Guez, Eitzinger

Quito (No SE spots)
OUT: J-P.Guzman (and Odesnik from ALT)
IN: Mertl
NEXT: Montcourt, Villagran, Petzschner, Patriarca, M.Melo, Crivoi, Gil, Miranda

Jay

[Fee]

Jay, is Baccanello in or out of Sacto?

Sorry - My mistake .. Cut and pasted wrongly .. Edited/corrected .. Baccanello is out .. Jay

[Guest]

Is Derer in Alt List?

[R. Jayakrishnan]

Update:

Sacramento (No SE spots)
OUT: Baccanello, Baker, Bogomolov, Dancevic, Gambill, Y-H.Lu, Prpic (and Cakl, Mertl from ALT)
IN: Gremelmayr, Mankad, Russell, Todero, Taino, Healey, Bozoljac
NEXT: Amritraj, Fleishman, Mlynarik, Jenkins, Petzschner, Levy, Rettenmaier, Odesnik

No change at Barcelona and Quito.

Jay

[R. Jayakrishnan]

Update:

Quito (No SE spots)
OUT: J-P.Guzman, G.Lapentti (and Montcourt, Odesnik from ALT)
IN: Mertl, Villagran
NEXT: Petzschner, Patriarca, M.Melo, Crivoi, Gil, Miranda, Klec, P.Gonzalez

No change at Sacramento and Barcelona from above.

Jay

[R. Jayakrishnan]

Updates:

Sacramento (No SE spots)
OUT: Baccanello, Baker, Bogomolov, Dancevic, Gambill, Y-H.Lu, Prpic (and Gremelmayr, Cakl, Mertl, Petzschner from ALT)
IN: Mankad, Russell, Todero, Taino, Healey, Bozoljac, Amritraj
NEXT: Fleishman, Mlynarik, Jenkins, Levy, Rettenmaier, Odesnik, Miranda, Bloomfield

Barcelona (Two SE spots to be cleared)
OUT: Starace
IN: Koellerer
NEXT: van Scheppingen, Gimeno-Traver, Galvani, Bolelli, Tenconi, Gremelmayr, Guez, Eitzinger

Quito (No SE spots)
OUT: J-P.Guzman, G.Lapentti (and Montcourt, Odesnik, Petzschner, from ALT)
IN: Mertl, Villagran
NEXT: Patriarca, M.Melo, Crivoi, Gil, Miranda, Klec, P.Gonzalez, F.Costa

Jay

[R. Jayakrishnan]

One last-minute update (no changes at the other two challengers):

Sacramento (No SE spots)
OUT: Baccanello, Baker, Bogomolov, Dancevic, Gambill, Y-H.Lu, Murray, Prpic (and Gremelmayr, Cakl, Mertl, Petzschner from ALT)
IN: Mankad, Russell, Todero, Taino, Healey, Bozoljac, Amritraj, Fleishman
NEXT: Mlynarik, Jenkins, Levy, Rettenmaier, Odesnik, Miranda, Bloomfield, Klec

Jay

[Fee]

Well, Kendrick never pulled out and the word around here is that he is not able to play. We'll see what happens.

I think its okay for me to list the WC - Scoville Jenkins, Sam Querrery, Sam Warburg (recent Stanford grad and from Sacramento) and I think the 4th one is Odesnik. I'm only one day into this tournament and I'm already wiped out, but today was the longest day with the 9 pm check in and everything.

[Fee]

Is Derer in Alt List?

He's in the Sacramento qualie draw.

[Eric49]

Can someone give us the links for the draws?

[Guest]

Barcelona Q -- http://www.atptennis.com/posting/2005/2154/QS.pdf
Quito Q -- http://www.atptennis.com/posting/2005/589/QS.pdf
Sacramento Q -- http://www.sutterlawn.com/Qualifying%20 ... 20Tree.pdf


Barcelona -- http://www.atptennis.com/posting/2005/2154/MDS.pdf
Quito -- http://www.atptennis.com/posting/2005/589/MDS.pdf