Wimbledon draw is out and speculation
about the luck factor is over. The backboard teams have gone into strategy planning
and bookies are busy in figuring out where to put their money.
Novak Djokovic is unlikely to lose
to any of his opponents up to round four. Tomas Berdych is the main opponent before
the semi-finals. Berdych will have to overcome Daniel Brands and remain
steadfast if he faces Kevin Anderson or Bernard Tomic. He cannot take a spot in
the quarter-finals for granted.
David Ferrer has the unpredictable
Alexandr Dologopolov and big serving Milos Raonic in his quarter. Ferrer has
beaten Raonic on all the four occasions they have met, but they are yet to face
off on grass. Quarter-final opponent could be any one from Juan Martin Del
Potro, Grigor Dimitrov or Kei Nishikori. He is not a sure shot for the
semi-final spot.
It looks like Roger Federer – Rafael
Nadal quarter-final unless John Isner serves out Nadal. After playing arguably
the best final in 2008, they have not met on grass. Both are equal contenders
for the semi-final spot with Nadal having slight edge.
Andy Murray can overcome all
opponents up to the fourth round. His quarter-final candidate could be
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga or Marin Cilic provided Ernests Gulbis or David Goffin do
not turn up in marauding mode.
The possibility of an ex-champion
taking away the honours is more than that of a new champion.
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