Roland Garros 2012 Main Draw is Out!

The draw is out!! Time to speculate possible upsets and the possible outcome. How far do you think John Isner will go?

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Permalink Reply by Chin Be on May 25, 2012 at 11:23am

No one gets a bye this time around.

Novak has Hewitt in the second round. Other notables in Novaks quarter are: Jurgen Melzer, Davydenko, Verdasco, Simon, Wavrinka, Troicki, and Tsonga.

Brian Baker is going to meet the X-man in his first round, also in Novak's quarter.

Roger Federer has Nalbandian in the second round, possible Andy Roddick in the third. Other notables are Stepanek, Feliciano Lopez, Delpo, Ferrero (still a threat), Marin Cilic, Kevin Anderson, and Berdman

Andy Murray has David Ferrer, Youzhny, John Isner, Dolgopolov, Gasquet, Tomic, and a few clay court specialists that shouldn't give him trouble.

Rafa's quarter has Tipsarevic, Benneteau, Kohlschreiber, Baggy, Juan MOnaco, Raonic, Ivo Karlovic and Nico Almagro. There are also clay courters that Rafa should be able to handily school.

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Permalink Reply by Mark / The Mayor on May 25, 2012 at 2:53pm

I think Baker can take Xavier - if he has any gas left in his tank that is!

Then I hear that Harrison is next ... IF Ryan wins.

Should be fun to watch. I'm really looking forward to tomorrow's final.

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Permalink Reply by Chin Be on May 25, 2012 at 8:07pm

Baker has game enough to beat the X-Man.. It depends on how much gas he has. The playing schedule isn't out yet though. We will find out when the playing schedule comes out.

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Permalink Reply by Chin Be on May 25, 2012 at 12:47pm

Going to add: Roger gets Novak and Nadal gets Murray.

Roger vs. Novak last year for your viewing pleasure :)

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Permalink Reply by Dave on May 25, 2012 at 8:10pm

Novak vs Tsonga

Roger vs Ferrero

Andy vs Ferrer

Rafa vs Raonic

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Permalink Reply by Chin Be on May 25, 2012 at 11:24pm

I like your Novak vs. Tsonga

I don't know about Roger vs. Ferrero. I'm looking at that section and you have Del Potro and Berdych. Ferrero played well for a set and a half and I think he still has the game but those heavy hitters will probably take him out in 4 sets.

I sold my Murray stock and buying into the Ferrer wagon. I like him to get into the semis. Murray won't make it that far. In that section, I like the way Tommy Haas has been playing but he'll have to beat the Dog. Either of these guys will be a good challenge for Andy Murray and will probably beat him. He's hit a patch of bad grass and we'll see what Ivan has done about it.

I like the 4th round clash between Rafa and Raonic. I'm taking a solid position in Raonic but Rafa will be too much for him. He'll give him a few close tie breaker sets but Rafa will come out on top. I'm looking for the big servers in that draw to win a few rounds.