2013 Dubai general discussion - ATP

[tennis_pro]

It's a pretty strong field out there, Fed, Djoko, Berdych, Juan Martin, Jo - 6 of the top 10 players if I'm not mistaken. Who takes the title?

[veroniquem]

Wow impressive field for a 500. How come Murray is not playing??

[underground]

Strange to see Murray not defending his points. Federer should be glad he has a tiny breathing space as he only needs to make the final now to increase the gap between points.

If all things go to planned it should be Djokovic V Federer. Hopefully with the fast courts in Dubai Roger wouldn't go out early like in Rotterdam, but he's been in South Africa this week so you never know travelling may be tiresome for him.

As for the others I expect Berdych to make the semi, and Delpo as well but it's possible he may run out of gas (he didn't last year).

If you put Djoker and Fed in this court I will definitely go for Fed anyday (bar 2011 Djoker), but due to the current circumstances I would say Djokovic is the favourite.

[Gonzo_style]

Originally Posted by underground

but he's been in South Africa this week so you never know travelling may be tiresome for him.

He will travel with canoe?

[Mainad]

Originally Posted by veroniquem

Wow impressive field for a 500. How come Murray is not playing??

He decided to take February off to concentrate on getting as fit as possible for IW and Miami (given he's had disappointing results at both in the last 3 years, especially at IW).

[veroniquem]

Originally Posted by Mainad

He decided to take February off to concentrate on getting as fit as possible for IW and Miami (given he's had disappointing results at both in the last 3 years, especially at IW).

Thanks! Interesting gamble. If he wins both masters, he'll be #1 in the race ranking Worth a shot, I suppose.

[rainingaces]

Originally Posted by Mainad

He decided to take February off to concentrate on getting as fit as possible for IW and Miami (given he's had disappointing results at both in the last 3 years, especially at IW).

Lets not be naive about this he obviously was not paid enough. He has points to defend.

[mariecon]

Originally Posted by Mainad

He decided to take February off to concentrate on getting as fit as possible for IW and Miami (given he's had disappointing results at both in the last 3 years, especially at IW).

How can not playing help in that endeavour? He's going to bomb out in the 2nd round from lack of match play.

[Beryl]

Djokovic and Federer should be the favourites, but the rest depends on what happens in Marseille. Delpo will be playing his third tournament in a row (winning Rotterdam, still in Marseille), and Berdych and Tsonga are also still going strong in Marseille. I imagine there could be a few strategic tanks with an eye on Indian Wells.

[ultradr]

Originally Posted by Beryl

Djokovic and Federer should be the favourites, but the rest depends on what happens in Marseille. Delpo will be playing his third tournament in a row (winning Rotterdam, still in Marseille), and Berdych and Tsonga are also still going strong in Marseille. I imagine there could be a few strategic tanks with an eye on Indian Wells.

+1,

But very interested in crashes between Djokovic, Federer, Del Potro and Tsonga.

[Warmaster]

I think Djokovic will win it. Federer hasn't convinced me yet in 2013 and he doesn't have last year's motivation (to get back to #1) either.

[spinovic]

I'll take Djokovic over Delpo in the final, if they're on opposite sides of the draw.

[Relinquis]

Federer to win.. He will really want to get this one after Rotterdam.

is the draw out?

Great line-up. Should be a lot of fabulous tennis. Llodra and Davydenko will go far. Both 'in-form'.

[Clarky21]

Djesus will win the title without dropping a set.

[marc45]

Originally Posted by Clarky21

Djesus will win the title without dropping a set.

you really need to stop using the word Will..you're single-handedly killing it, and others may need it someday

[always_crosscourt]

Originally Posted by Clarky21

Djesus will win the title without dropping a set.

Yeah, you tried to jinx it but it's happening for real. Well done.

[cc0509]

Originally Posted by tennis_pro

It's a pretty strong field out there, Fed, Djoko, Berdych, Juan Martin, Jo - 6 of the top 10 players if I'm not mistaken. Who takes the title?

Djokovic will likely win the title. Federer has looked awful so far this year.

[Relinquis]

i'm starting to question if Tipsarevic should be in these polls anymore...

[librarysteg]

I always vote for Novak, and I'm always afraid he'll lose. Just excited to see him back on the courts after what feels like a long break. I do think the guys who have been playing in tournaments the last two weeks are bound to be getting a little tired so hopefully the long break works in his favor.

[Duncan Bell]

Great field for a 500, and it's all live on UK tv, which is great news for me. Looking forward to this, and almost disappointed Novak is playing (actually more disappointed Murray isn't), as otherwise I think it'd be much more of a close tournament. Fully expect Nole to win, but hoping a Tsonga/del P can spring an upset.