[dfuzioniag]

And by "better", I mean "less little" if you'll excuse my grammar.

Verdasco in the quarters?
Cilic in the semis (VERRRRY interesting matchup, methinks)?
Federer or Djokovic in the final?

[repldoinfo]

And by "better", I mean "less little" if you'll excuse my grammar.

Verdasco in the quarters?
Cilic in the semis (VERRRRY interesting matchup, methinks)?
Federer or Djokovic in the final?

I think I would put it in this order as most likely to beat Rafa:

1. Djokovic (what he showed in Madrid was really impressive)
2. Verdasco (only if he had a stronger head and would be willing to work hard on every point)
3. Federer (match up is tough for him, but maybe after Madrid win, he gained little more confidence)

4. Cilic ( I kinda don't see Cilic beating Nadal at all, although given his wingspan and solid 2 hander, you never know..)

[Menierofe]

Novak. Hands down. And having said that, even Novak doesn't have a chance.

[TypeTeasiaDer]

I think Novak can come really close if not do it. Same with Federer he showed that he adjusted a little bit in Madrid which is a good sign for him.

If either gets to the final and can get the first one or two sets, yeah, I can see it happening.

If Rafa gets in the lead early I don't think they can. Still, have to see how everyone builds (or doesn't) during the lead up.

[altosburg]

I say Novak is the only one who has a shot. No way that Cilic even makes the semifinals, IMO.

[dfuzioniag]

I think I would put it in this order as most likely to beat Rafa:

1. Djokovic (what he showed in Madrid was really impressive)
2. Verdasco (only if he had a stronger head and would be willing to work hard on every point)
3. Federer (match up is tough for him, but maybe after Madrid win, he gained little more confidence)

4. Cilic ( I kinda don't see Cilic beating Nadal at all, although given his wingspan and solid 2 hander, you never know..)

See, to me Cilic has one important advantage, and that is, he has never faced Rafa, which makes him at least intriguing.

I would be mildly enthused to see that matchup.

[dfuzioniag]

I say Novak is the only one who has a shot. No way that Cilic even makes the semifinals, IMO.

Of course, there's that.

[fuslssdfaa]

I'd say Novak, but only if he doesn't retire because he got too worn out playing Fed in the semis. I don't think Cilic is even in the running.

Fed/Djokovic have a better chance if Verdasco can wear Rafa down a little, but still think it will be Rafa biting the trophy on Sunday.

[FelixQY]

Novak

[P1international]

I'd say Novak, but only if he doesn't retire because he got too worn out playing Fed in the semis.

LOL. How hilarious would it be if Djokovic retired in the FO final?

Anyways, I can't decide between Djokovic and Federer. I feel like Djokovic would have the much better chance in a SF, but Federer has the better chance in the final.

[ManituIKOL]

Novak by a mile. But I agree with Moose: he doesn't really have a chance either.

[hacyOrgachbic]

Oh brother.


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