[Ken Leung]

It takes a lot to be #1 seed, because it would mean constantly winning a lot of matches, and scoring a lot of qualifying points in each one of them.

So, in this year's scoring system, you will need to be smart and let opponent score enough qualifying points for you, while winning. So, it could be up to chances and you are luckly enough to get good partners and good opponents... Or you have absolute control of how the game would go.

Unlike last year, #1 seed might not be the one that can play the finals the best. But you should still be really proud if you are #1 seed after qualifying rounds. Being #1 will mean that you get to pick the best partner you want, and the best third partner after that.

After that, however, it will be a long and hard road to become the champion of the competition, regional or national.