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Old 17-05-2008, 22:29   #51 (permalink)
Mr Intensity
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Default Re: ATP Hamburg & WTA Rome 11th-18th May

Nadal v Federer. Here we go again! In Monte Carlo, Federer was very close to Rafa and had good chances in both sets. Still not sre how he didn't take a set and mentally that's a little worrying. However, he is excellent on this clay court and this is certainly his best chance of beating Nadal on clay - just like last year. Federer has looked good this week especially in the semi I thought he was very good against Seppi. Nadal had a big battle with Djokovic and as I've mentioned a few times he does struggle putting in big performances in consecutive days. On clay this is much less of a factor than on hard courts but there is still a chance I feel of it affecting the match. I'm quite tempted to back Federer - although the things I have said in Federers favour already seem to be quite factored into this price. Should be a good final, and I think Federer will take at least a set.

Jankovic v Cornet. Cornet did well to come through a tough match against Chakvetadze, but I think she'll struggle in the final. After a long week and a long semi (albeit with quarter final day off) I think physically and mentally she could be a bit tired. It's also her first Tier 1 final and she's against a very good competitor in Jankovic who seems to be playing really well. She got a walkover against Sharapova (think she would have won anywhere) and is defending her title. Think Jankovic gets it done and should be 2-0.
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