Round of 16 Power Rankings!

I think Berdych has had a good run so far but these stats do not necessarily show how well the players have played. It would also have to depend on the opponent but I guess the draw is to blame. If you'd made this list on rd 2, I would not have guessed that Bernard would make the list. #14 is pretty impressive, with his 5-setter against Igor and Robin Soderling right after that.

All of that is true, Scotty.  The victims have not been equal, so the numbers are apples, oranges, strawberries, grapes and kiwis.  Still, we can be confident Berdych is playing better than Youzhny and Kubot.

Last edited by DonDenman (Jun. 25, 2011 8:28pm)

I look at quality of the opponent as opposed to games and sets lost. Kubot to me has been one of the most impressive players of the tournament. He got by the crafty veteran Clement in the first round, took out Dr. Ivo in straights and took down Monfils. Not bad for a doubles guy.

I'm not picking Kubot because I've never seen him play a full singles match. I caught some of his match against Djokovic in Australia last year, but that's it. Lopez is an interesting character and can just go away mentally in any given match, so I don't think he's a lock by any stretch.

I watched Tomic beat Feliciano Lopez just this last Aussie Open. Lopez just decided to check out. If he checks out again, he will lose. But I just don't see it happening at this stage.

If Andy Murray can get past Gasquet then I definitely think he will make the semi's, but he will have to play well 1st match up on Centrecourt if he wants to take down the Frenchman, I'm picking it will be a tense affair, if Murray can take him in straights or even in 4 then that will give him added confidence which is what he needs to keep the dream alive!

Heres how i see it. I have 0 chance to win this
thing unless the dead obvious pick of nadal/federer
final somehow doesnt work out. I agree with you guys,
this is their tournament. So now I have two options:
1. Pick the same people as everyone else in every matchup
and hope my women do work *lisicki I need you to win the durn
thing*
2. Go for broke in 4th round matchups and pray for
Upsets.

Flirting with option 2.

I didn't predict a Rafa/Roger final anyway. I don't like going for obvious picks. I chose a Murray/Roger final which isn't turning out to look so clever. Unless Murray summons up some sort of unexpected magic skills hitherto, he's not going to be able to beat Rafa. I think he'll beat Gasquet in four, then lose to Rafa in four.

Well, if there's one thing I've learnt from this year's Roland Garros and Wimbledon, it's never underestimate Rafa. Although... he's only won in the US once (last year). Roger wasn't really in form, though and Delpo didn't play. Murray defeated Roger in the finals and then made it to the finals at Oz. Murray is a natural hardcourt player.

Now, I'm hoping Delpo loses his match. I don't want him to be in the top 16 before the US Open.

Après moi, le déluge

Let the games begin.

Roger v Rafa ( The Perfect Yoga Master v The Street Fighter)
That's what these two guys remind me of, Roger glides and plays tennis like he was born to do it while Rafa reminds me of one of my favourite movie characters, Rocky Balboa!
Roger (Apollo Creed) v Rafa (Rocky) always a great contest and usually always goes the distance.... unless its on clay....lol!
Is there another classic match up on the way???

It's ok Don I may have picked Nole to win but I would really like to see Roger claim his 7th Wimbledon, I guess either way I will be sorta happy huh unless Fed loses the final of course....DOH! Fed will probably start favourite I think.
I guess size wise Rafa is more like the Pac-Man but Pacquiao is a natural talented fighter unlike Rocky who had to earn his dues the hard way, I was making more reference to the fact that Nadal has worked his butt off to get where he is and he has plenty of heart and courage where as it pretty much all comes naturally to the Fed Express.
Streetfighter mentality but way more class than a streetfighter does Rafa possess so either way he is still a GREAT Champ, when he is in the zone he always has that look of...."you sure you wanna scrap with me" kinda attitude. Be interesting to see how he goes against the Fish, look for that heart and courage to see him triumph once again!
Be of interest to see if Tomic gets over-rawed by the ocassion against the Djoker too, if he steps up and plays well then maybe we have seen the beginning of a future champion!

Yeah I was gonna suggest Sugar Ray but Rocky is one of my fav movies of all time so I preferred to use that analogy better, plus Apollo Creed thought he was smooth and slick (which he was) until Rocky come along and knocked him off his perch... now you see the reason?
Tomic huh...hmmmm could be a good call, lets wait and see.