Australian Open 2011 SIM - Predictions & Results

by **Baghdad Baghdatis** » Sun, 16 Jan 2011 19:01

ITST,

Another year has dawned and there is no sign of the interest declining in this great site. In fact with the draw about to be published on Monday 17th January there is an impressive 47 competitors out of a possible 48 draw with one player nursing an injury - whether he will be fit tomorrow will be announced at the opening media conference in the morning.

After an exciting close to the 2010 season the tour finals saw IlluvBilval take the season ending title at the 02 arena, pipping Puttu Puttuu in an exhilarating final that had the crowd on their feet. With no time to rest the professionals are back and everyone is talking about the Australian Open, the Melbourne peach with temperatures at an all time high of 107 oF.

2010 saw the title won by Anteros who after a short spell on the MSS decided to call it time on his career. However with new faces on the tour and the talent stronger than ever who will be crowned 2011 Australian Open Champion and set the pace for the rest of the field in 2011?

The Top 10 seeds:

1. Noberto H (Rnk 1)

The new world number 1 has accumulated 11 titles and is the backbone of the draw. A formidable opponent who will ensure that the title is not taken by his opponent without a fight. With poor form at the seasoning ending championships he will be eager to stamp is mark again and what better place than at the Rod Laver arena...

2. IluvBillval (Rnk 2)

The new world number 2 has accumulated 8 titles and even more scary is just how many he could of won had he played a full season. Many are predicting IluvBillbval to dominate this season and few would argue. With consistent big stage wins, a 80.6% 2010 W/L record and the US Open title under his belt he is the bookies favourite.

3. Baghdad (Rnk 3)

The Iraqi seasoned player has returned after 5 months in isolation - the former world number 1 retired at the top and quoted in a press conference that he wanted to spend more time with the family with his tennis future uncertain. However he returns but at 32 years old many would say his best days are behind him - but with 10 titles and a slam under his belt he is hungry to win again but knows the competition is fiercer than ever.

4. Amazing Zizou (Rnk 5)

The wizard enjoyed a solid 2010 season with 2 titles and 7 finals. He showed what the pundits have been saying all along when he came in touching distance at the Flushing Meadows Final in September, losing in 5 hard fought sets to IluvBillval. The Frenchman is keen to impress and silence his critics once again.

5. Puttu Puttuu (Rnk 7)

5 titles and a 70.1% W/L record capped off an impressive 2010 season. Just losing to the new world number 2 at the O2 arena the Englishman is back and in great shape. Rumours are echoeing around the locker room with talks of a new coach and equipment - whatever the outcome rest assured that Puttuu with be ready to wrestle with the best.

6. Minnesot AS (Rnk 8) - 1 title, 66.4%, strong groundstrokes
7. Mack2300 (Rnk 11) - 1 title, 52.66%, quick mover
8. The Specialist09 (Rnk 12) 0 title, 55.7%, dark horse
9. Fedfan (Rnk 14) - 2 titles (Chall), 50%, all rounder
10. The Cooler618 (Rnk 16) 0 titles, 41.2%, American junior

With SIM legends missing from the draw including the likes of Djarvik (hamstring) and EPOX FR (wrist) the crowd are hoping so see new hopefuls fill their void - what ever the outcome, it is going to be one heck of a 2 weeks....

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Please post your predictions including any other players from the full field and post results of interest and feel free to discuss!

GAME ON

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Baghdad aka Baghdad SIMbad aka Baghdad kebab

by **ILuvBillVal** » Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:41

I had to vote for you man. There's no better player at keeping their head above the water, even when the waves are crashing down! ;-)

by **JJ_DUBZ_87** » Mon, 17 Jan 2011 03:04

I'm going with Noberto! I am new to the tour, but looking at the stats from last year, he's got the experience... more like the Federer of the bunch. ILuvBillVal is more of the Nadal, so he's equally if not more dangerous.

It'll be interesting to see their rivalry intensify this year.

by **Coolhand Texas** » Mon, 17 Jan 2011 03:10

I think I could be a dangerous floater this tourney

by **jayl0ve** » Mon, 17 Jan 2011 06:25

I would frickin murder you all if I actually played

(jk jk)

by **Hamburgerboy27** » Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:47

I vote for Baghdad,Norberto and ILuvBillVal :wink:

My Quarterfinals:

Norberto-Mack2300
Zizou-RAE1980(maybe,maybe,maybe,maybe Hamburgerboy27) :wink:

Minnesot-Baghdad
Puttu/Specialist-IluvBillVal

Semy Finale:
Norberto-Zizou
Baghdad-ILuvBillVal

Finale:Norberto-ILuvBillval

Winner in 5 Sets after a 7:6,6:7,6:7,7:6,7:6 Score is.......i not sure :lol:

by **riley108** » Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:46

i will reighn champion lol

by **Hamburgerboy27** » Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:10

Hamburgerboy27 wrote:I vote for Baghdad,Norberto and ILuvBillVal

My Quarterfinals:

Norberto-Mack2300
Zizou-RAE1980(maybe,maybe,maybe,maybe Hamburgerboy27)
Minnesot-Baghdad
Puttu/Specialist-IluvBillVal

Semy Finale:
Norberto-Zizou
Baghdad-ILuvBillVal

Finale:Norberto-ILuvBillval

Winner in 5 Sets after a 7:6,6:7,6:7,7:6,7:6 Score is.......i not sure

Sorry HamburgerBoy27 but the 2 Quarterfinale must i Change,you out after one off the best Sim Matches ever and a great crime Match...but your Opponent was too strong and have fighting for every point to fall dead

2 Quarterfinale Zizou-Rae(maybe,maybe,maybe Fedfan)

Now is all right :wink:

by **Saarbrigga** » Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:22

RAE told me his match vs. Hamburgerboy was about 110 minutes (from 8 pm cet to 9:50 pm cet). :shock:

Question: Did you some breaks after each set or was it really 110 minutes (netto)?

by **Q. Reese** » Sun, 23 Jan 2011 08:18

I was following the end year championship very closely. I am going to go with IluvBillVal. That's who I voted for. Don't let me down man!

by **fedfan** » Sun, 23 Jan 2011 22:31

riley108 wrote:i will reighn champion lol

Seen you just took out Mack in 4. Looks like you have been making big improvement on xbox as well as PS3.

by **riley108** » Sun, 23 Jan 2011 22:51

xbox ts3 is harder to play, in my opinion the players movement is stiff your man doesnt move as freely as the ps3 version,, but yes took mack2300 out in 4 very very hard sets,, we both held serve the whole way through the match we both had break chances but never converted,,, the tie breaks could of gone either way but luckily for me the last 3 went my way

by **Hamburgerboy27** » Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:31

Niten Doraku wrote:RAE told me his match vs. Hamburgerboy was about 110 minutes (from 8 pm cet to 9:50 pm cet).

Question: Did you some breaks after each set or was it really 110 minutes (netto)?

No paused,have play all the Time...was a fighting Match by EVERY point with great and long Rallys :wink:

Great Perfomance Riley108 :wink:

by **jayl0ve** » Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:36

Amazing Zizou and I had a 120 minute doubles match in TS2 once

Actually I'll have to ask him how long it was, it might have been 150 minutes.

by **Hamburgerboy27** » Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:38

Nice

But about 2 hours is too long for a Match...i need my smoking paused every hour or earlier :lol:

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