History FWTT (Fantasy Womens' Tennis Tour) was born on April 10th, 2000. We are currently in our 17th year of existence - the longest fantasy tennis game EVER.
The first tournament ever held was Hilton Head, which was only a singles tournament. Doubles were introduced the next week in Hamburg. The creator and first director of the game was Alek. It is currently run and managed by VSFan1 aka Joshua L. since January 2009.
Index How to join -> Post #2
Points to send -> Post #3
Tournament Limitations -> Post #4
Rules for Players -> Post #5
Create a FANTASY PLAYER with the following information
Name: Mary Davies
Birth date: May 30, 1984
Nationality: France
Surface Preference: Hard, Clay, Grass
Post it in this thread as a reply!
Note - you do NOT have to play juniors. All new players to the game will be granted direct entry into the pros. Juniors are for those who are interested in running a second player. Please check that sub-forum if you are interested in creating a second player for the game.
What is the purpose of surface preferences?
Surface order determines how many points you will be able to use for a tournament
Your first preference will be 105 points for the tournament
Your second preference will be 102 points for the tournament
Your third preference will be 100 points for the tournament
You can earn additional bonus points by winning events
How do we get a score?
The score is divided between three sets
For example: Here are the points you send
First Set: 45 points
Second Set: 30 points
Third Set: 30 points
Your opponent sends:
First Set: 30 points
Second Set: 60 points
Third Set: 15 points
In this example, you would win 7/5, 3/6, 7/5
How did we calculate this score:
Difference of 61 or more points = 6/0
50 to 60 points = 6/1
40 to 49 points = 6/2
30 to 39 points = 6/3
20 to 29 points = 6/4
11 to 19 points = 7/5
10 or less points difference is a tiebreak
10 = 7/6(0)
9 = 7/6(1)
8 or 7 = 7/6(2)
6 or 5 = 7/6(3)
4 or 3 = 7/6(4)
2 = 7/6(5)
1 = 7/6(6)
0 = 7/6(7) or higher depending on drama
If points in a set or tied, then the player that has the higher surface preference where the event is played will win. If the surface preference is the same, then the higher ranked player will win. If they are tied in rankings, a coin toss will determine the winner.
At Australian Open, Roland Garros, and Wimbledon there is no 3rd set tiebreaker. An extended set will be played in lieu of a 3rd set tiebreaker.
If you face a computer player or a player that sends no points, the above score table is null and void
The score table is a guide and adjustments can be made by the director when needed
1. All new players will start on the pro tour. The junior tour is for players seeking to play with a second player. Please check that sub-forum for all events.
2. When you join the tour, you MUST be at least 17 years old.
3. You are not allowed to change surface preferences after you submit them the first time.
4. You are not allowed to change your player's name unless she 'marries', and so she can only change her SURNAME.
5. Each player may play an unlimited amount of events. However, the 22 best events will only be counted in your ranking.
6. Previous points may be used (if current event is on same surface) for no more than 2 weeks. There is also no guarantee that previous points will be used at all, however if they are kept then every effort will be made to use them. Example: Week 1 - You send points; Week 2 - You don't send and event is on same surface; if Week 1 points were kept they can be used; Week 3 - You don't send and event is on same surface; if Week 1 points were kept they can be used; Week4-You must send new points or you receive 0-0-0
7. If both players send doubles points, the following will apply:
- If neither specify which points to use, the points will be combined and averaged
- If one player specifies which set of points to use, that set will be used
- If both players specify that their set of points should be used, they will again be averaged
8. If neither player sends doubles points, singles points will be averaged (minus any bonus singles points). If one player does not send singles points, 0-0-0 will be used for that person's part of the doubles points.
9. If only one player sends doubles points, that player's points will be used for the team.
10. If you fail to send points for a Grand Slam, Premier 5, or Premier Mandatory Event you will receive 0-0-0 regardless of whether or not previous points are on hand.
11. In the event of a tie in points, the winner of that set shall be the player who has the preference of that surface higher. If there is still a tie, the higher ranked player shall win.
11. If you send too many points, any excess will be deducted from the set in which the set score is closest.