Simple question really. Who do you all figure to be the favorite to win the upcoming Grand Slam? Obviously most choices will be one of the top three players in the world. Each has seemed unbeatable at one time or another, and each has been playing phenomenal tennis lately. I'll break down each of the top three because that is who I feel will be taking three semi spots.
I'll start with my favorite tennis player, Rafa Nadal. Rafa had a tough start against a huge, tough opponent in the French but went on to dominate and win the slam. I have Rafa as my favorite simply because he is on a role. He just won the French to tie a record and in doing so, kept his number one rank. The only way I see him losing is if he plays Novak. Novak has Rafa's number, but even if they did play i'd put my money on Rafa. Novak just has the best chance to dethrone him.
Speaking of Novak, this tournament will tell us a lot about him as a player. He had such hype going into the French and looked spectacular up until he hit the brick wall known as Roger Federer. The big question mark surrounding Novak is whether or not he will bounce back strong from his disappointing loss. Is he mentally broken? Can he go back to being the dominate force we saw up until the French? So many questions waiting to be answered, and that's why I don't have him as the favorite.
Now onto the dark horse, Roger Federer. Roger also has something to prove in this tournament. It's his best surface and a win here will prove he is still as dangerous as ever. A loss here however, will really tell us that time is catching up with the greatest of all time. That in mind though like I said, it is his best surface so he may surprise me.
So, what do you all think? Will one of the big three take home the title, or will somebody like Murray rise to the occasion? Let me know!
I'll start with my favorite tennis player, Rafa Nadal. Rafa had a tough start against a huge, tough opponent in the French but went on to dominate and win the slam. I have Rafa as my favorite simply because he is on a role. He just won the French to tie a record and in doing so, kept his number one rank. The only way I see him losing is if he plays Novak. Novak has Rafa's number, but even if they did play i'd put my money on Rafa. Novak just has the best chance to dethrone him.
Speaking of Novak, this tournament will tell us a lot about him as a player. He had such hype going into the French and looked spectacular up until he hit the brick wall known as Roger Federer. The big question mark surrounding Novak is whether or not he will bounce back strong from his disappointing loss. Is he mentally broken? Can he go back to being the dominate force we saw up until the French? So many questions waiting to be answered, and that's why I don't have him as the favorite.
Now onto the dark horse, Roger Federer. Roger also has something to prove in this tournament. It's his best surface and a win here will prove he is still as dangerous as ever. A loss here however, will really tell us that time is catching up with the greatest of all time. That in mind though like I said, it is his best surface so he may surprise me.
So, what do you all think? Will one of the big three take home the title, or will somebody like Murray rise to the occasion? Let me know!