Federer just won the Dubai tournament for the 7th time, beating Djokovic surprisingly easily.
And now Federer and Djokovic are really fighting it out for the Indian Wells title.
Novak vs Rafa in the Monte Carlo Semis tomorrow.
Rafa is #5 in the ATP rankings, and probably needs to win this to have a chance at a #4 seed at the French Open.
If he stays number 5, he could face Novak, Fed, and Murray in consecutive matches at Roland Garros.
If he did, and won them all, I may have to consider conceding that he may be the greatest ever. Then again, I guess I already have to agree he’s the greatest ever on clay, so maybe it wouldn’t be such a huge deal.
Make your prediction about Nadal at this year’s French. What percent chance to you give him to win his 10th French Open?
I’d say a 20% chance.
He is definitely not at his best. I’d go like this:
Djokovic - 50%
Federer - 20%
Nadal - 20%
Rest of field? - 10%
Am I wrong? I have not watched the clay court season at all.
I don’t think there is much between Nadal and Djokovic and I have backed Nadal at the current odds. The only other player I could consider putting money on is Kei Nishikori. I don’t think Federer could win a 5 set tournament on any surface other than grass at this stage of his career.
Mahaloth: You came close to Paddy Power odds on Djoker and Nadal
Djoker 10/11
Nadal 9/2
Murray 6/1
Federer 8/1
Never heard of Paddy Power. I take it that it is some kind of betting site?
Yep, Irish bookie. They got odds on nearly everything.
Nadal loses to Djoker in straight sets.
I like Wawrinka… I think this could be a real breakthrough for him… he played so well against Roger…
He did breakthrough last year, winning the Australian Open, but it would be interesting if he wins this one.
Number 20 for Serena! I’m hoping Stan gets number 2 tomorrow. Sigh. No pun intended.
Boy, I was really starting to think Serena was going to choke the French Open away. Safarova was looking really good in that second set.
What pun?
Anyway, I also hope Stan wins, though I am fine with Djokovic finishing the career slam. Stan the Man has basically jumped into that elite group. He’s better than Murray at this point.
Stan is lucky to get to practice with Federer. I imagine that would help up anybody’s game.
Better than Murray? I’m not sure about that. Definitely in the elite group though.
Pretty glad to be wrong though. What a great match.
Yeah, that was hugely entertaining. Well done Stan, the pajama-bottomed man.
Wonderful match and great sportsmanship.
I could see Stan say, “I’m sorry,” as he approached the net.
Djokovic looked like he said, “No, no, no,” and he congratulated Stan on the win.
Very classy ending. I’m glad for Stan the Man.
How much could people win on a Wawrinka bet?