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Saturday, May 28, 2011

⇒ Roland Garros 2011 update

Men's draw:
del Potro and Djokovic locked at 1 set a piece (3-6, 6-3) before suspension due to darkness. Dammit!, seems like they stopped play just as del Potro was building momentum. Whoever comes out of the blocks firing quickly (likely Djokovic) will probably take it.

Always liked that del Potro was respectful but never scared--see his breakthrough at Roland Garros 2009; he took eventual champ Federer to 5 sets and led 2 sets to 1 in the semis. Add to that, he dusted Federer in 5 at US Open Finals.

4th round picks: Rafa, Ljubey, Simon, Soderling, Murray, Hot Dog, Falla, Chela, Ferrer d Monfils, Federer d Wawrinka, Montanes d Fognini, winner of del Potro/Djokovic d. Gasquet.

My players: Rafa, Fed, Simon, del Potro.
Rafa to win.

Women's draw:
top 2 seeds (Wozniacki & Clijsters) out.

My players: Sorana, Pavs & Azarenka.
Kvitova could be a threat but I haven't seen her play on clay.
Azarenka to win if she doesn't have a meltdown or go headcase-y.

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