US Open 2018

Loopadoop · Nov 18, 2018

hazzaa96 said:
Cheers for the updated info Loopadoop. Any idea who has entered of late?

All the top USA Clubs are represented:

CA - Swan Warriors, ICC, World Champions, Alameda
NY - New York Indoor Sports, Lily Yip, Wang Chen, Topspin
TX - Houston International
NC - Triangle
OH - Samson Dubina

Kanak Jha may go deep in the Men's Singles this year due to his recent International experiences.

Other noted USA entries: Lily Zhang, Lily Yip, Wang Chen, Yue Wu, Alguetti brothers, Lady Ruano, Oliver Mader

Loopadoop · Nov 20, 2018

December 17-22

Presently 494 entries

Final entry deadline December 1st

Some Noted USA Entries - Dave Sakai, Homer Brown, Larry Bavly, Angela Guan

Loopadoop · Nov 29, 2018

December 17-22

Presently 520 entries

Final entry deadline December 1st

Loopadoop · Dec 1, 2018

December 17-22

Presently 534 entries

Final Entry Close

Final entry deadline December 1st

Loopadoop · Dec 5, 2018

December 17-22

Total entries 555 probably the lowest in the past 10 years

I like the location in December. Next year if here again, I am going.

pgpg · Dec 5, 2018

Loopadoop said:
December 17-22

Total entries 555 probably the lowest in the past 10 years

I like the location in December. Next year if here again, I am going.

What stopped you this year? Given low attendance, chances that it will be in Orlando again next year are rather low.

Takkyu_wa_inochi · Dec 5, 2018

is Adam Bobrow playing ?

Loopadoop · Dec 5, 2018

Takkyu_wa_inochi said:
is Adam Bobrow playing ?

Didn't see Bobrow listed.

Loopadoop · Dec 6, 2018

pgpg said:
What stopped you this year? Given low attendance, chances that it will be in Orlando again next year are rather low.

Didn't have enough advance notice

Vince64 · Dec 6, 2018

hazzaa96 said:
Cheers for the updated info Loopadoop. Any idea who has entered of late?

Entry count is 554. Smallest turnout in maybe 25-30 years

Der_Echte · Dec 6, 2018

VINCE !!!

TTD Goon Squad welcomes Vince, a bonified Ponger and TT former.

Anyone wanna hate on his posts better check themselves.

TTD will be better with Vince and a lot who have yet to join.

Loopadoop · Dec 6, 2018

Vince64 said:
Entry count is 554. Smallest turnout in maybe 25-30 years

What does this tell us, Vegas aka Sin City vs Orlando aka family atmosphere, the type of people TT attracts ?

Der_Echte · Dec 6, 2018

MY wife isn't into a city of sin types of gambling, gaming, or whatever kinda stuff, but she is on my case about driving her down there for a long weekend.

Vince64 · Dec 6, 2018

Maybe nothing. Remember 2018 WVC was held this year in USA. Of the 4000+ that attended roughly 800 were from the USA. Also Joola teams was just held witn 1000 players. Plus the Nationals witn their 600-700 players. Not everyone can attend all the big tournaments . Also I just checked Expedia. New York to Orlando 12/16- 12/22 staying at one of the tournament hotels was 751. New York to Vegas same dates staying at the Westgate was 334. What’s sad is based on my quick count there are are entries from California entered than there are from Florida.

tropical · Dec 6, 2018

Distance and weather probably dictate the crowd turnout. It is too cold in Vegas at this time and Orlando is too far for me.

Vince64 · Dec 6, 2018

tropical said:
Distance and weather probably dictate the crowd turnout. It is too cold in Vegas at this time and Orlando is too far for me.

I don’t think 52 (current temp)in Vegas is considered sub artic weather conditions

Der_Echte · Dec 6, 2018

Factors affecting decision to enter seem to be...

Cost... total cost of flights hotels meals and tourney. US Open 2018 costs on average 600 USD more than it did at Vegas. This is a huge factor.

Desire... some players only do one or two or zero big tourneys

Format or Events... Some players want to play and lose vs top players. Some want to watch top players. Some want to play a lot of matches. Some want to play vs higher rated players. Some like the tracks... some hate on it.

Location... Some want venue to be close to home... Some dont care about distance.

Friends... Some go to tourney only if certain friends go... if one or more dont go, then the individual might choose not to go.

Venue play conditions... some hate concrete... some dont care. Some hate bad light or light colored walls. Guess what, Vegas venue has light color walls in direct conflict with tourney guide sanctioning specs...

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tropical · Dec 6, 2018

Vince64 said:
I don’t think 52 (current temp)in Vegas is considered sub artic weather conditions

Here is from Google: The Las Vegas Weather in December is cold, with wind and occasional precipitation." High is 58 but low could be 32 (freezing).

I personally traveled to LV multiple times in the past when it was close to Xmas and weather was cold (to me as I live in SF Bay area.)

Loopadoop · Dec 6, 2018

Weather Forecast Dec 17-22

Orlando
High high 60's Low mid 50's

Las Vegas
High mid 50's Low mid 30's

For a Vacation your choice ?

Der_Echte · Dec 6, 2018

In California, when the temps get below 15 Celcius, the County declares an emergency and the City issued Ski Parkas for Californians to cope as best they can.

Personally. I laugh my luvin azz off every time I see a Californian act all silly around temps that are nowhere near cold or freezing. In the military, I had to sleep outside in minus 20 and lay down on ground for hours waiting for a pretend enemy... I am still sround.

Having said that, it can get downright cold at 15 Celcius in San Fransisco when cold, wet fog rolls in and the wind kicks up a tiny bit... a sudden 10 degree drop with moisture can really snap heat from you if you do not have a jacket and hat.

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