Rafa hasn't beaten anyone in the top 50 yet this year.

[britbox]

Early days of course, just 2 months into the season and it's not like he's played many Top 50 players. 4 by all accounts... but not a good sign.

 

[DarthFed]

An excellent sign I'd say

 

[Moxie]

Well, he hasn't played much of anyone inside of the top 50, either. He beat Murray (2), Stan (4) and Ferrer (7) at the YEC in Nov., just 3 months ago, so, it's a bit early, and the "year" is a bit of an artificial line. But I know you guys can't resist. Go ahead: salivate and rub your grubby mitts together.

 

[britbox]

Ah, you found that new smilie

 

[Moxie]

Ah, you found that new smilie

It's my favorite new one! Followed possibly by this: :hunting:

B-)

 

[herios]

Well, he hasn't played much of anyone inside of the top 50, either. He beat Murray (2), Stan (4) and Ferrer (7) at the YEC in Nov., just 3 months ago, so, it's a bit early, and the "year" is a bit of an artificial line. But I know you guys can't resist. Go ahead: salivate and rub your grubby mitts together.

If this season's results are an "artificial line", then Rafa's results at the YEC could be also called a "dead cat bounce"
I know moxie will protest to this, but hey, why not have a conversation.