posted Mar 8, 2008

Good points Ruggers - not too mant certainties at present. I wonder if the upsets will continue into MS or even the slams ?

Fascinating year ahead I reckon.

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posted Mar 8, 2008

I had a dream Lopez won. Wonder if its a sign to go betting.

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posted Mar 8, 2008

It's been a very peculiar few months at the top. From Fat Dave's fantastic month in Madrid and Paris to Rafa's peculiar ups and downs in India, Oz and Dubai, Djoko coming down to earth with a bump after the Oz and Roddick finding some confidence and form. What it all shows to me is that the difference between greatness and genius is consistency, and puts Rog's 4 years of utter domination into stark perspective. I think IW and Miami are a bit too soon for him to get back to his physical best but I expect a very strong showing from May onwards.

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posted Mar 8, 2008

"Lopez isn't an aggressive player"

He's one of the few players unafraid to serve and volley

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posted Mar 8, 2008

Murray beats Fed, loses to Davy
Davy beats Murray, loses to Lopez
Roddick beats Djoko, loses to L...

No one seems able to fully back-up their good wins, uncertain times.

When Federer fully recovers fitness/form, he may be able to reinstil some stability.

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posted Mar 8, 2008

I hope Federer can regain health and form; it would be a shame if such a talent fizzled out. However, think of Justine Henin. I think it's fair to say that she has never been quite the player she was before her long battle with a health problem. She did seem to make ill-advised attempts to come back before she was ready. Maybe Fed will be more careful.

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posted Mar 8, 2008

Amen to what you say Belmons. I'm a little worried that in spite of Fed saying the doctors have cleared him to return to 100% practice etc that his body may think otherwise. Time will tell. Anyway, absolutely no consolation prize for me in the Dubai final ...

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posted Mar 8, 2008

Roddick beats Djoko, loses to L...
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Almost a case of the prematures there Ruggers

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posted Mar 8, 2008

Well the idea that Roddick is vulnerable was still illustrated, and consequently the general point of uncertainty remains

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posted Mar 9, 2008

I agree Ruggers, just joking

Though Roddick has improved his all round game he is still dependant on his serve and it will be interesting to see if he can sustain it.

Fine win for him though and he certainly is a fighter.

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