BARCLAYS ATP WORLD TOUR FINALS 2010 - ROUND ROBIN

GROUP A

Tomas  Berdych will be a man on revenge against Rafael Nadal. One could see the agony on his face at the prize distribution ceremony at Wimbledon. He did not cry like Roger Federer did at Australian Open 2009, but that could point out to deeply nurtured desire for revenge. If Tomas Berdych craves to take revenge, he will play his best against Rafael Nadal.

Novak Djokovic is the other player out for revenge against Rafael Nadal, but his desire for revenge may only be normal. He is too seasoned to indulge in extremes. He does not need a burning desire to overcome any of the players.

Andy Roddick appears content with the limited success he gets on the tour. Being talked in the same breath as the other top players satiates his appetite. He no longer thinks himself capable of achieving success like the one at 2003 U.S Open, and might look satisfied with what he did at 2009 Wimbledon.

Rafael Nadal has targeted this event and has skipped Paris. He appears motivated and that can take him beyond round robin.

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic appear on course for the Semi-Finals.

GROUP B

David Ferrer has had great success this season. He may not believe that he yet belongs to the elite group. He might fancy chances against Robin Soderling, since his defence can test patience of any body. Federer has enough weapons to pierce through his defence and Andy Murray has better defence than him.

Robin Soderling has lifted his first ATP 1000 title at Paris. His scalps there did not include any of the players in his group. It does not appear that he carries any momentum into the London WTF. Andy Murray will be a difficult candidate for him playing before home crowd.

Roger Federer has motivation problems. He has achieved so much that it is difficult to predict where he will play well. His number two seeding does not appear to be in danger. He can defeat most of the players even while playing below par. His new nemesis in ATP events could be Andy Murray.

Andy Murray has to satisfy his countrymen and he could do this half way at London WTF. He is a good in both defence and offence but does not pack any overpowering weapon. He does not need it while playing against the other three in his group. He knows the formula of success against Roger and can apply it in non-Grand Slam events. He can switch between defence and attack against the other two depending on how they are playing.

Andy Murray and Roger Federer appear on course for the Semi-Finals.