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can_squasher · Prolific Contributor Joined: 25 Jul 2007 Posts: 56

I noticed on the home page that Isabelle Stoehr had scored an "upset" over Samantha Teran at the Texas Open. Teran was seeded three places higher, but Stoehr is ranked two places above her in the May rankings. What gives? Do WISPA make all their draws so far in advance that at least a 5 place ranking swing could take place from the time of the draw to the actual event?

Run-away-from-danger Boy · Prolific Contributor Joined: 29 Jun 2007 Posts: 140

It's hardly a shocker. I guess the report exaggerates the headlines so we would read it?

I actually found the 27-0 score line a little disturbing. For a quarter final of a $27,000 event, this should be unheard of. Wee is ranked 21 in the world! How could she possibly get skunked like that by anybody? Was she injured? If she made a genuine effort and the result is a true reflection of the difference of playing standard, then WISPA has a long way to go.

whitty · Heavy Contributor Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 42

27-0! injured or not. in my opinion no fellow sportsman or woman should 27 love a player. i agree the job needed to be done and then get off court fresh for you next match. but i think its a poor show to disrespect an oppenent in that way.
a little harsh i feel
most of you guys may disagree

stevecubs · Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 2:22 pm Post subject:

Wispa do heir draws a month in advance, so there's almost always a renkings update in between the draw and the actual event.

I'll try to find out if there's anything behind that 27/0 scoreline (it's nt unknown for some walkovers or retirements to be reported like that)

Lucas · Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 2:30 pm Post subject:

I watched the match between Lengthorn and Wee. There was no apparent injury, I also wouldn't say Wee tanked the match, she seemed to be trying hard but was completly out classed by a better opponent.

stevecubs · Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 2:52 pm Post subject:

Thanks Lucas. If you or anyone else there would like to provide some details on the matches (we're just getting the bare results) that would be much appreciated ...

Run-away-from-danger Boy · Prolific Contributor Joined: 29 Jun 2007 Posts: 140

HACKER · Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 10:42 pm Post subject:

Totally agree. If it's your profession and you can beat someone 27-0 then go for it. What if she'd given her a couple of points and got herself injured? Then she'll wish she'd have won 27-0.

Someone ranked 21 in the world not getting a point of someone who is not even in the top few herself is ridiculous.

Adam Hildred · Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 6:29 am Post subject:

The thing with letting someone get a point is that they can then get 2, then 3, then 4... Then a game.

Being the master of losing games from being well clear, I can only imagine what it would be like to do it when there's prize money resting on it!
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