i know this thread is about whether nole deserves to be top 10 - which i think he does - but as to whether he's been lucky ... both blake and safin have now capsized at the first opportunity in his section of the miami draw... even when andy gets some luck (hewitt withdrawing), nole still manages to outdo him.

what's the betting nadal and youzhny both drop out before either one gets a chance to potentially meet nole in the miami quarters. i might have to start doing my predictions competition sheets based on who won't get through to meet him along the way.