I've started the Qatar Classic well this year with a solid 3-0 win over Chris Ryder. As expected, it's bloody hot out here but the air con brings the court back to a somewhat normal temperature. Being based in Europe a lot of the year, it's good to come to these countries sometimes to see a bit of the sun!
I played well with very few unforced errors. Next up is the No.1 seed Karim Darwish at 5pm local time. If anyone fancies watching live web streaming, go to http://www.247.tv/. There were a couple of upsets in the first round but no amazing results.
Here's mine and room mate Stewart Boswell's predictions for the 2nd round:
PILLEY BOSWELL
Pilley Pilley
Lincou Lincou
Ramy Ramy
Tarek Willstrop
Boswell Boswell
Matthew Matthew
Barker Barker
Gregory Gregory
So there you have it folks! Obviously there's no favourtism for room mates here. I've thrown in Tarek as a bit of an upset against Willstrop - big call, I know, but the little speedster is playing out of his skin lately and could move the big fella around.
