ATP Tour Finals Contest

[EaglesPhan36]

Last event of the year dudes. We've got quite a bit of traffic that has stuck around post-Slams this season so I decided this will be worth the time involved. Look for some details on what it will involve in the next day or two. Track the last two spots to see who will be involved at the link below.

http://www.atpworldtour.com/Finals/2012.aspx

[yisman]

sounds good

[EaglesPhan36]

All Eight Spots now secure for the Tour Finals

Djokovic
Federer
Murray
Ferrer
Berdych
Del Potro
Tsonga
Tipsarevic

This really looks like it could be phenomenal with that crew depending on health at this point. Think Federer has to still be a favorite since he was smart to take the week off and rest. Djokovic fighting off a virus. Murray looking wonky today. Del Potro with lots of miles logged in the last two weeks - but does get the weekend off [smart] & a darkhorse IMO. Ferrer, Berdych, Tsonga & Tipsarevic all still playing in Paris. Should be a great week next week. Contest format should be posted on Friday.

[EaglesPhan36]

Will have the rules/format up tonight. Decided to wait until they announced the groups. Here they are by the way:

GROUP A
Novak Djokovic (SRB)
Andy Murray (GBR)
Tomas Berdych (CZE)
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)



GROUP B
Roger Federer (SUI)
David Ferrer (ESP)
Juan Martin del Potro (ARG)
Janko Tipsarevic (SRB)

[sando]

I'm in

[EaglesPhan36]

CONTEST RULES
*ENTRY FEE is 6 SBR points. If you are a NON-pro, this can be paid out in increments of two points per day for three days. If you are a pro, pay the 6 points at one time.

*ENTRIES must be submitted via PM to EaglesPhan36 prior to the beginning of the first match on Monday, November 5th. Any entry received after that will not be eligible for the contest and your entry fee will be refunded.

FORMAT
Each entry should include the following:

List the two players who will advance out of each group. List them as #1 and #2 in the order you predict them to finish in.

List the two players who you think will advance to the Final. Remember when they advance out of the group, it pits Group A #1 vs. Group B #2 and Group B #1 vs. Group A #2 ... so it is possible that two players from the same group can meet in the Final.

List the Finals winner + the result + the total number of games played. For example, Federer 2-0 or Federer 2-1.

So your entry should look like this:

Group A: #1 Djokovic, #2 Murray
Group B: #1 Federer, #2 Del Potro
Final: Del Potro v. Federer
Result: Federer 2-1, 33 games

In addition to the entry, I will be posting ONE side and ONE total each day that you can pick for additional points for the contest. I will post these based on lines @ pinnacle Sports. You must play either the side or total each day to be eligible for a payout at the end. You may choose to play both if you want. That will be part of the strategy.

I will post the points system on Sunday.


ENTRY SCORING
15 pts: For each correctly predicted player to advance from their group.
50 pts: Bonus for picking the correct players to advance AND order of finish in their group. This is eligible for both groups, so you can earn 100 points total.
50 pts: Correctly picking the two finalists.
75 pts: Picking the correct winner of the title match.
75 pts: Bonus for picking the correct Finals Winner AND Set Result [2-0. 2-1]

*The total # of games picked in the Final will be used as a tie breaker in the event of two entries being tied for placing.

DAILY SCORING
Each day you are required to pick a side or total from the lines that will be listed.

25 pts: Correct pick on either a side or total
7 pts: Bonus awarded if your daily pick(s) is correct and is listed as + money.
-10 pts: Incorrect pick on either a side or total
-25 pts: Failure to make your daily pick

[DoubleRedDragon]

meh i don't have 3 days to send 2 points a day :P oh well

[EaglesPhan36]

You can send them over the course of the entire week coming up during the tournament. Would prefer them all in a row, but as long as all six get sent by next weekend, I am usually pretty lenient on that.

[makman]

I am in

[EaglesPhan36]

For anyone entering from this point ... try to send them via PM to me. You can post here if you don't have PMs for some reason, but getting them via PM helps everyone to work their own strategy. First match is 8:45am ET on Monday, so those entries need to be in by then.

[EaglesPhan36]

Updated the post above to include the scoring format.

[EaglesPhan36]

Monday, November 5th LINES OF THE DAY

TSONGA +4 [+106]
DJOKOVIC -4 [-119]
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MURRAY-BERDYCH Over 22.5 [-118]
MURRAY-BERDYCH Under 22.5 [+105]

*Remember, to be eligible for the prize payout at the end of the contest - YOU MUST play either a side or total EVERY day during this tournament. You can choose to play both a side & total if you choose, but you are not required to play more than one selection per day.

Please post your DAILY SELECTION(S) in this thread only. Any pick posted after a match has begun will not count.

[EaglesPhan36]

Please note in the scoring format the penalty for not picking one of the lines available each day during the tournament. I decided not to just void entries who "forget" or choose not to play a line for the day. Your entry will continue, but you're going to be heavily penalized for not following the rules.

[sando]

I'll play both

Djokovic -4
Murray/Berdych Over 22.5

[Sport_Fish]

MURRAY-BERDYCH Over 22.5 [-118]

[Cross]

I am in, picks coming soon!

[BB_Mariners]

MURRAY-BERDYCH Over 22.5 [-118]

[Cross]

Tsonga +4
Murray-Berdych over 22.5 -118

[yisman]

I'll do both

TSONGA +4 [+106]

MURRAY-BERDYCH Over 22.5 [-118]

[Inspirited]

so for SFTC the pick is AOR

[makman]

Daily selection for Monday, November 5th

DJOKOVIC -4 [-119]
MURRAY-BERDYCH Under 22.5 [+105]

[PharaohUB]

djokovic -4 [-119]

[Seto]

Tsonga+4 [+106]
Murray/Berdych under 22.5 [+105]

[BobW]

DJOKOVIC -4 [-119]
MURRAY-BERDYCH Under 22.5 [+105]

[matt05man]

Djokovic -4
Murray/Berdych U22.5

[EaglesPhan36]

Good turnout so far. Bump for more entries. Plenty of time to get them in. First match is 8:45am ET this morning. Make sure you read the rules/format above first. PM your entry or PM with any questions.

[EaglesPhan36]

Here's my entry. I will post the others sent later today.

Group A: #1 Murray, #2 Djokovic
Group B: #1 Federer, #2 Del Potro
Final: Murray v. Federer
Result: Federer 2-1, 31 games

Daily Pick: 11-5-12
Murray-Berdych Under 22.5

[EaglesPhan36]

CONTEST ENTRIES


sando
A. 1. Djokovic 2. Murray
B. 1. Federer 2. Ferrer
Final - Federer v Djokovic
Result - Federer 2-0 22 games

Sport_Fish Group A: #1 Djokovic, #2 Murray
Group B: #1 Federer, #2 Del Potro
Final: Djokovic vs Murray
Result: Djokovic 2-1, 33 games

BB_Mariners
Group A: #1 Murray, #2 Djokovic
Group B: #1 Federer, #2 Ferrer
Final: Murray v. Djokovic
Result: Murray 2-0, 19 games

Cross
Group A: #1 Djokovic, #2 Murray
Group B: #1 Federer, #2 Ferrer
Final: Djokovic v. Murray
Result: Murray 2-1, 31 games

yisman
Group A: 1. Djokovic, 2. Murray
Group B: 1. Federer, 2. Del Potro
Final: Djokovic v. Federer
Result: Djokovic 2-1, 28 games

makman
Group A: #1 Djokovic, #2 Murray
Group B: #1 Federer, #2 Del Potro
Final: Djokovic v. Murray
Result: Djokovic 2-1, 31 games

Seto
Group A: #1 Murray, #2 Djokovic
Group B: #1 Federer, #2 Ferrer
Final: Murray vs Federer
Result: Murray 2-0, 22 games

BobW
Group A: #1 Djokovic, #2 Murray
Group B: #1 Federer, #2 Del Potro
Final: Federer v Djokovic
Result: Federer 2-0, 23 games

Pharaoh_UB
Group A: #1 Djokovic, #2 Murray
Group B: #1 Federer, #2 Ferrer
Final: Djokovic v. Federer
Result: Djokovic 2-1, 30 games

EaglesPhan36
Group A: #1 Murray, #2 Djokovic
Group B: #1 Federer, #2 Del Potro
Final: Murray v. Federer
Result: Federer 2-1, 31 games

[EaglesPhan36]

10 entries. 6 pts each. 60 pts. Throwing in 40 of my own for 100 total.

Prize Payout
1st: 60 pts
2nd: 30 pts
3rd: 10 pts

[EaglesPhan36]

Tuesday, November 6th LINES OF THE DAY

FEDERER -4.5 [-119]
TIPSAREVIC +4.5 [+106]
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FERRER-DEL POTRO OVER 22.5 [-114]
FERRER-DEL POTRO UNDER 22.5 [+101]

*Remember, to be eligible for the prize payout at the end of the contest - YOU MUST play either a side or total EVERY day during this tournament. You can choose to play both a side & total if you choose, but you are not required to play more than one selection per day.

Please post your DAILY SELECTION(S) in this thread only. Any pick posted after a match has begun will not count.

[sando]

Wow how similar we all are, no love for Tsonga, Tipsarevic or Berdych and only the big 3 in finals combo's.

2 plays again for me today EP.

Ferrer/Del Potro - Over 22.5
Federer -4.5

[Sport_Fish]

ferrer-del potro under 22.5 [+101]

[makman]

Daily selections for November 6th:

Federer ( -4.5)
Ferrer- Del potro ( over 22.5)

[Cross]

Tipsarevic+4.5
Ferrer - Delpo over 22.5

[BB_Mariners]

Tipsarevic +4.5 [+106]