[Mowselelex]

1. Roger - He jumped on this list when he started losing last year. The previous years' perfection was admirable but also predictable. Now we get to see the beauty of his game amid decent competition. Admire his wins so much more now.

2. Elena D. - have loved her since her loss at the US Open. Loved the grace and poise of her runner-up speech. Was thrilled with her gold medal. And now with a real coach and a real serve, my hopes are sky high.

3. Dinara - don't really know why. Maybe it's the little girl face in the big grown up girl body. She was on the edge for so long. I know a lot of people discount the breakthrough she had last year, but I think she's going to stay around the top for a long time.

4. Fabrice - As someone who never quite fit the mold of "how everyone else does it", I love the way he plays. I love his smile. And I love his perseverance. I'll miss him. And next year I suspect his place will be taken by Mario Ancic---cuz if I can't have Goran any more, this is the next best thing.

5. Gonzalez - Gonzo's been a fave from way back. Free swinging, free spirt. Loved his run here a few years ago, and even if he doesn't get back to that form, he's staying on my list.

And I want to mention 2 guys I root for, just becasue. Dr. Ivo and Stepanek. It must be tough to make your living in public and know there are the multitudes out there letting go with zingers about your "freakish" height and looks. They don't seem to attract many fans, so I make sure they have at least one.