billnepill
Hall of Fame
1. Rafael Nadal - He is a question mark after the 2 consecutive losses against Djokovic on clay. Granted Rome's clay is similar to Rolland Garros', the latter is a slam and is played 3/5 sets. Nadal has won 5 RG titles so far, so he is the man to beat even with Djokovic's run.
2. Novak Djokovic - 39 consecutive wins, 4 victories against Nadal, 3 against Federer. The guy is on fire since the beginning of the year. A great confidence source as it is, this is also a source of trouble. Can he keep it up? Isn't he physically and mentally tired because of the expectations? EVERYONE would want to break Novak's streak, so this is a great motivation for his early opponents, not to mention the big dogs.
3. Roger Federer - Is he still in the equation? Whereas most people can make a point he couldn't beat Djokovic and Nadal this year, he had his chances most of the times he played those two. The problem with Federer is lack of CONSISTENCY. If he can keep up his best level he will be in the equation. Faster Babolat balls can benefit him as well.
4. Andy Murray - He's got his confidence back after the AO depression phase. He showed he can push Djokovic and Nadal on clay, so watch out for Murray in the SF! In the final .. not so sure
5. David Ferrer - Based on results, he should be ranked probably before Murray. As much as I like Ferrer I don't believe he has slams in him. I guess, his biggest match will be against Federer at this Roland Garros and he may be remembered for this match.
6. Robin Soderling - Crap clay results, but they are not saying much. Soderling in the last couple of years has reached two finals at Roland Garros. This is saying enough about his clay court skills. He is also somewhat not in the conversation this time which makes him more dangerous in my opinion.
7. Del Potro - Del Potro's enigmatic abilities on clay! He was very impressive against Federer 2 years ago and probably should have won that SF. But that was 2 years ago. Today he is struggling with injuries and showed some glimpses of his formal self before he injured himself AGAIN. Anyways, we will see how he is doing in the first rounds of the competition.
I don't see others with a realistic chance of winning the French Open. I wish someone else could win the whole thing! Someone like let say Dolgopolov :shock:
2. Novak Djokovic - 39 consecutive wins, 4 victories against Nadal, 3 against Federer. The guy is on fire since the beginning of the year. A great confidence source as it is, this is also a source of trouble. Can he keep it up? Isn't he physically and mentally tired because of the expectations? EVERYONE would want to break Novak's streak, so this is a great motivation for his early opponents, not to mention the big dogs.
3. Roger Federer - Is he still in the equation? Whereas most people can make a point he couldn't beat Djokovic and Nadal this year, he had his chances most of the times he played those two. The problem with Federer is lack of CONSISTENCY. If he can keep up his best level he will be in the equation. Faster Babolat balls can benefit him as well.
4. Andy Murray - He's got his confidence back after the AO depression phase. He showed he can push Djokovic and Nadal on clay, so watch out for Murray in the SF! In the final .. not so sure
5. David Ferrer - Based on results, he should be ranked probably before Murray. As much as I like Ferrer I don't believe he has slams in him. I guess, his biggest match will be against Federer at this Roland Garros and he may be remembered for this match.
6. Robin Soderling - Crap clay results, but they are not saying much. Soderling in the last couple of years has reached two finals at Roland Garros. This is saying enough about his clay court skills. He is also somewhat not in the conversation this time which makes him more dangerous in my opinion.
7. Del Potro - Del Potro's enigmatic abilities on clay! He was very impressive against Federer 2 years ago and probably should have won that SF. But that was 2 years ago. Today he is struggling with injuries and showed some glimpses of his formal self before he injured himself AGAIN. Anyways, we will see how he is doing in the first rounds of the competition.
I don't see others with a realistic chance of winning the French Open. I wish someone else could win the whole thing! Someone like let say Dolgopolov :shock:
