[Mr Intensity]

Federer v Seppi. This could be a little bit interesting. Seppi had a major wobble against Kiefer but still played really well as he has done all week. H2H is 1-0 to Federer 7-6 7-6 in Monte Carlo last year but it should be mentioned that was Federer's first match on clay that season. Can't see past Federer, but the handicap will be worth looking at.

Nadal v Djokovic. Got to be Nadal for me. He's been awesome in his last two matches and after not winning Rome he's sending a message this week that he's still the top dog. Djokovic has been OK this week, but nothing special. Doing the Rome/Hamburg double is incredibly difficult and I can't see him coming through here. I don't think he's served well this week, and I just see Nadal being all over him. Vamos Nadal!

Cornet v Chakvetadze. Very interesting match here. Chak has been in shocking form this year and despite getting some wins this week she still doesn't seem to be playing too well. She's had 3 tough 3 setters this week and up against someone in the form of Cornet I think she's really struggle. Cornet has come through qualifying and had great wins over Schiavone and Kuznetsova without dropping a set. Got a walkover against Serena which could be a big plus after 5 matches in this tournament. She has been excellent on clay this year and is improving rapidly. Based on form Cornet has to be a big favourite. The concern is that this is a really big match for Cornet and the chance to reach her first Tier 1 final. However, I'm not that concerned as she looks like a winner and is ready to hit the big time.

Sharapova v Jankovic. Another interesting one and I'm surprised to see Jankovic as such a big dog. Sharapova has struggled all week and had a pretty late - and long - match with Schnyder. Everyone knows she's not as her best on clay and Jankovic should have a big edge in movement. Jankovic has looked good this week and got an excellent win over Venus in the last round. Jankovic destroyed the field in this tournament last year beating a pretty tough draw of Paszek, A Bondarenko, Dementieva, Schnyder and Kuznetsova without dropping a set. Should be up for a big effort to defend her title and I think she'll get it done.