I think Andy got an excellent draw this week: many of his close competitors are in Federer's quarter, eigth, or even 16th. Those that are not, are in Nadal's or pitted against each other early on. Let's hope Badgathis takes care of Berdych, Tim of Davydenko, and, crucially, Andy makes the most of this excellent opportunity.
Djokovic, unfortunately, probably has the best draw of all: Kendrick, then Tursunov, before meeting Blake in the fourth round: should make 4th round, if not quarters..
Madeline wrote: Wahey! Acasuso has kindly put Youzhny out of contention!
I like Youzhny, but. . .
You may be happy about it (and in terms of Andy's rankings I am too) but all of us over in the pick 'em contest aren't so chuffed, he was supposed to be in the form of his life
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the new table is posted here (on Britishtennis.net)
Nieminen advances. Youzhny is knocked out, Gasquet wins. Everyone else plays today. Andy can't overtake anyone, no- one can overtake Andy. Closest targets are Djokovic and Berdych. Closest threat is Ferrer
the updated table is posted here (on Britishtennis.net)
Berdych loses Andy overtakes Nole He's level on points with both Djokovic and Berdych, but behind Tomas and ahead of Nole on mandatory points. Djokovic andFerrerplay later.
Hmm. I have Berdych as below Andy and having 5 fewer points...making Andy at wr13. I can't get onto BT.net for some reason so can't check against your table Rob but I've looked at the ATP page for Berdych and I'm right there so unless I've missed something....
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My figures agree with Rob's, Imoen, both on 1715. Andy start 1700, def 20, so far 35 = 1715. Berdych start 1785, defending 75, plus 5 for first (second) round = 1715.