Pick ’Em Fantasy Doha Epee

I’m trying out a new feature where I recommend picks for fantasy fencing. I make no guarantees on the accuracy of my picks; on the other hand, I am at the top of the leaderboard. This week there are only two events, Doha men and Doha women. Let’s get started!

Doha Men

1-10

Just close your eyes and pick someone. This top ten is stacked. I personally am going with Kano, but any of Cannone, Di Veroli, Siklosi, or Minobe are safe bets too. Koch won champs last year.

11-20

I’m torn here between Bayard and Komata, both of whom I have good feelings about. Bayard did better in Vancouver, so I’m going with him. Other options that jump out at me are recent top-tenner Rodriguez, Pereira, and Limardo Gascon. Elsayed is the cynical pick. Top tip for this row - the first six are guaranteed a spot in the 64, so that’s free points.

21-30

I’d pick Borel if he was in the 1-10 slot. Having him all the way down here is a steal. Other options: Vancouver champ Midelton, Israeli phenom Cohen, another Limardo.

Doha Women

1-10

I’m a huge Moellhausen fan. Song fences like she has an extra inch on her French grip, Candassamy won Worlds, and Fiamingo makes it work despite being a foot shorter than everyone else.

11-21

Xiao shone in her hometown event, taking names all through Vancouver, but I wasn’t extremely impressed with her fencing. I’m going to take a swerve here and go with Ndolo. Holmes in one last hurrah is another good option.

21-30

Hsieh posts some fun vlogs, and I like her fencing. Kirpu is underrated for this slot, although not as badly as Borel, and everyone else is about the same level - a threat, but not a big one.

For reference, thats: Kano, Bayard, Borel, Moellhausen, Ndolo, Hsieh for me. Good luck to everyone!