Novak Djokovic played really well at the Australian Open this year and he definitely earned the title by knocking down Roger Federer and Andy Murray back-to-back. So there is no arguing he is the only person on the men’s side with a chance to win the Grand Slam this year.
People were talking about Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, but Djokovic knocked that down the hole. Nadal’s knee gave out on him and Federer could not pull another comeback.
The rest of the year will be really interesting because Federer will look to take revenge on Djokovic. Murray will try to erase the “choker” image and Nadal will surely rise up again at the French Open.
The dirt at Roland Garros will be Djokovic’s enemy because he has had problems with his breathing there in many occasions. Nevertheless, the Serb can play on the clay and will no question have a great chance to win there.
With Nadal’s knees always in questions and Federer’s ups and downs, who knows what will happen at the French Open. Murray has not been playing well on the clay either and will be focusing most of his attention on Wimbledon.
This is not to say Murray has no desire to do well at the French Open. The Scot will keep his head together, and it a must, with Juan Martin del Potro recovering and chasing after him.
Del Potro will be another threat looming for Nadal and Federer beside Djokovic this year. The Argentine still needs some time to heal but it will be a battle once he is once again fit and ready to battle.
The Fab Five will once again be the ones to watch. But let’s not forget about the other minor players like Andy Roddick, Gilles Simon, Marin Cilic, and Milos Raonic, to name a few.
Of all the upcoming stars outside of Del Potro and Cilic, Raonic has the most to offer in the game with his serve and groundstrokes.
The Canadian will be a dark horse if he can keep it together.
But then again, isn’t this something every player has to do at a slam? Keeping it together until the very end.