The New Table is posted here (on britishtennis.net)
This week last year was the first week of Indian Wells, so there's no points to defend and no- one dropping places
Andy starts the week with 1625 points at world number 11.
If Andy brings home the title, he could climb as high as world number 8 - equalling his career high. Berdych, Blake and Gasquet stand in his way.
The threats this week are Youzhny, Gonzalez, Mathieu and Ferreiro. Youzhny needs to reach the Dubai semis. Gonzalez must win Las Vegas. Mathieu and Ferreiro must win Dubai.
Andy plays Federer tomorrow. He'll overtake no- one if he wins. no- one can overtake if he loses.
What- if for the week: Andy has 1675 points and is sitting at 11 If Andy Wins ATP Dubai, he'll have 1900 points He will overtake Blake and Berdych He could overtake: Gasquet, if he loses to Andreev this afternoon He could be overtaken by no-one.
Best case 8, worst case 9.
If Andy Loses in the Final, he'll have 1810 points He will overtake Blake and Berdych He could be overtaken by no-one.
He will be 9.
If Andy loses in the semi-final, he'll have 1735 points He will overtake Blake He could overtake: Berdych, if he loses before the semi- final. He could be overtaken by no-one.
Best case 9, worst case 10.
If Andy loses to Davydenko, he'll stay on 1675 points He could be overtaken by: Mathieu, if he wins the Dubai title.
So, please get the voodoo dolls of Gasquet out today and start sticking the pins in. If you've any spare for Berdych and Mathieu they wouldn't go amiss.
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