All is well General Hercules. Have had family visiting this past week...
Interesting draw. Here is my first glance call. I will post a more thorough draw analysis if I have time.
Sample Projected paths for top 4 (nf - non-factor for them):
(When I separate the players by slashes, it means I believe they have a fair chance and could beat the others in their grouping)
Novak Djokovic - nf, nf, Dimitrov, nf, Del Potro, Murray/Berdych/Wawrinka, Nadal/Federer
Novak has a bit of a challenge in Dimitrov early, if they make it that far, but Dimitrov hasn't shown much stamina in best of 3 , let alone best of 5, but Grigor has a chance if he can blitz in 3. But Nole's first big test will be Del Potro, as long as Juan gets past Rusty Hewitt and Tommy Haas. If Del Potro is healthy and gets that far, I think Juan Martin can beat Nole. About 50-50.
Andy Murray - nf, nf, nf, Almagro, Berdych/Wawrinka, Del Potro/Djokovic, Nadal/Federer
Andy has a pretty easy draw, all the way to the QF. Only Almagro has a chance before that, and not a big one. But then it could get tough for Andy, as Berdych or Wawrinka would loom before him. And if he should get past them, either Del Potro or Djokovic would await in the semis.
David Ferrer - nf, nf, Gulbis, Janowicz, Gasquet/Raonic, Nadal/Federer, Murray/Berdych/Del Potro/Djokovic
David Ferrer has not been in the best form recently, but who knows? Gulbis might have a chance, but Ferrer handled him easily in their only meeting. A Janowicz rematch of their Paris final would be interesting. Janowicz was exhausted by the time he got to Ferrer in the final there, playing his 8th match in 9 days. I think Janowicz could beat Ferrer this time in the 4th round. But if not, Ferrer will probably make it to the semis where either Nadal or Federer will be ready to pounce on Ferrer.
[Rafael Nadal - nf, nf, Davydenko, Isner, Federer, nf, nf/nf/Del Potro/Djokovic
Respectfully,
masterclass
