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Prominent withdrawals: Gonzo, Playstation, ARod, Delpo
1st Quarter: I said it last time, but this time I think there's even more reason to look for Fed to be on a mission. In the last few weeks, he has been fairly overt in his eagerness for the clay court season so that he can defend his Roland Garros crown. That said he faces dangerous opening round opponent in Gulby or Bags. Other seeds in his quarter are Head Samurai, Ljubs and Cilic.
Sleepers: Bags, Nico
Semifinalist: Fed d. Nico (unless Fed suffers from a serious lack of concentration).
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2nd Quarter: It would be very tough to bet against Rafa the Clay Monster and the seeding projects a Fedal semi. Other than Pico, Rafa could face exactly the kind of opponent who troubles him: big tall flat hitters in Berd and Sod. Still, Rafa looked indestructible in Monte Carlo. I'll just say it: Rafa will defend his Rome crown.
Sleepers: Kohli, Stan the Man, Igor A
Semifinalist: Rafa d. Sod
3rd Quarter: Muzz has been in a slump lately losing his last three matches to Kohli, Fish and Sod. Things don't look so good here on his least favorite surface (despite his counterpunching style) as he faces dirt ballers like Ferrer and JCF. Jo Willy has also shown improved form on the red stuff too.
Sleepers: De Bakker
Semifinalist: Jo Willy d. Ferrer
4th Quarter: The Djoker faces the challenge of getting back his serve in the thick of the season. Nando has been playing very "regular" (as the Spanish like to say) making the finals of Monte Caro and winning Barcelona. If Headbanger can get past Rusty, he could stop Nando. Tree showed that a tall American can slide taking the Djoker to five sets in Davis Cup.
Sleepers: Belluci, Rusty
Semifinalist: Nando d. Djoker
Semis: Nando d. Jo Willy, Nadal d. Fed
Finals: Nadal d. Nando
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