Naturally Roger Federer will be the favourite. Do you think he can win it again? I think he can do it, and if he does I hope that he will go on to win the other 3. I would like to see someone in my lifetime win all 4 majors in 1 year. Would be quite the achievement, and the reason I would like to see him do it, is because he is so genuine, and sort of South African.
So, GOOD LUCK ROGER!!!
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A brief look at the strengths and weaknesses of the leading men after the Australian Open draw was announced on Friday:
1-Roger Federer (Switzerland): Classic single-handed backhand has his fans drooling and all-court mastery leaves pundits salivating. An exquisite squash-style shot he conjured at the French Open last year sums up talent of the man. As for weaknesses? -- he does not understand the meaning of the word.
2-Rafael Nadal (Spain): The muscular Mallorcan is the only man able to sustain any form of challenge to Federer. Has the ability to flatten opponents with his fearsome forehand groundstrokes. A supreme athlete, he employs speed and an aggressive approach to win through. A niggling thigh strain could prove to be his undoing.
3-Nikolay Davydenko (Russia): Can adapt to playing on many different surfaces as he proved by winning titles on clay, hardcourt and indoor carpet in 2006. His swift coverage around the court helps him to run opponents ragged. He could be forced out of the Open after suffering a possible stress fracture in his right foot.
4-Ivan Ljubicic (Croatia): Backs up a powerful serve with a stylish one-handed backhand. Reached his first slam semifinal in Paris and would do well to live up to his seeding.
5-James Blake (US): Late bloomer who plays his best tennis on hard courts. Will be one of the in-form players going into the tournament after his run at the Sydney International.
6-Andy Roddick (US): His thunderbolt serve has always been a powerful weapon but he has often struggled to back that up with other constructive shots. Seems to be more fired up since hiring Jimmy Connors as his coach and his groundstrokes can do real damage when he is on song.
7-Tommy Robredo (Spain): Has an ominous forehand and has achieved his best results on clay even though he grew up on hard courts. A run to the Auckland final should bode well for his chances at the Open provided he does not arrive exhausted.
8-David Nalbandian (Argentina): Can play on all surfaces as he proved by reaching the Wimbledon final on his debut appearance despite growing up on clay. Gifted on both flanks, he thrives on facing the big names in the sport but is prone to losing his concentration when facing lower-ranked players. A knee problem could keep him out of the Open.
1-Roger Federer (Switzerland): Classic single-handed backhand has his fans drooling and all-court mastery leaves pundits salivating. An exquisite squash-style shot he conjured at the French Open last year sums up talent of the man. As for weaknesses? -- he does not understand the meaning of the word.
2-Rafael Nadal (Spain): The muscular Mallorcan is the only man able to sustain any form of challenge to Federer. Has the ability to flatten opponents with his fearsome forehand groundstrokes. A supreme athlete, he employs speed and an aggressive approach to win through. A niggling thigh strain could prove to be his undoing.
3-Nikolay Davydenko (Russia): Can adapt to playing on many different surfaces as he proved by winning titles on clay, hardcourt and indoor carpet in 2006. His swift coverage around the court helps him to run opponents ragged. He could be forced out of the Open after suffering a possible stress fracture in his right foot.
4-Ivan Ljubicic (Croatia): Backs up a powerful serve with a stylish one-handed backhand. Reached his first slam semifinal in Paris and would do well to live up to his seeding.
5-James Blake (US): Late bloomer who plays his best tennis on hard courts. Will be one of the in-form players going into the tournament after his run at the Sydney International.
6-Andy Roddick (US): His thunderbolt serve has always been a powerful weapon but he has often struggled to back that up with other constructive shots. Seems to be more fired up since hiring Jimmy Connors as his coach and his groundstrokes can do real damage when he is on song.
7-Tommy Robredo (Spain): Has an ominous forehand and has achieved his best results on clay even though he grew up on hard courts. A run to the Auckland final should bode well for his chances at the Open provided he does not arrive exhausted.
8-David Nalbandian (Argentina): Can play on all surfaces as he proved by reaching the Wimbledon final on his debut appearance despite growing up on clay. Gifted on both flanks, he thrives on facing the big names in the sport but is prone to losing his concentration when facing lower-ranked players. A knee problem could keep him out of the Open.
I went weak at the knees.