2022 U.S. Open Suicide Draw Pool: How it Works

[AcesAnnie]

I love suffering through a match alongside the player I am cheering for. That to me adds more excitement to watching it.

[ashkor87]

Only problem I may pick a player I don't like much, and then suffer ..worst of both worlds!

[ponchi101]

Pick a player you hate. If s/he wins, you still get your victory. If they lose, you savor their defeat.
Nah, it never works that way. It can always ruin a portion of the day

[AcesAnnie]

I don't think I actually hate any of the players. I certainly admire everyone of the players talents they have for the game of tennis. Now some of the behaviors they exhibit on the court, I choose not to like very much. I still can't say I actually hate the player though.

I guess I will take this game as I take my own tennis game, as something I enjoy doing and for fun. No pressure or anything that is going to ruin my day. I can go onto the court and play like crap and still have loads of fun and get great exercise while doing it. I think that mindset is the way to go. Even with running now, I am that way. Back in the day however, I was not that way with my running.

[ashkor87]

Once I pick someone, whether in SP or just a plain conversation, I get inordinately committed to that player, and have difficulty enjoying what is actually happening in the tournament ..when the ego gets involved, suffering and torment follows..!!

[ponchi101]

I thought it was the only one...

[ashkor87]

I will enter only the women's SP this year and only for one day..the honor of picking Serena!

[ponchi101]

C'mon, be a sport. Enter the men's too.
Pick the highest seed of the day, see how long you last. Do that experiment

[ashkor87]

I am 'evolving away' from SP !!