ATP - Biscayne

HOPING like hell Federer beats Simon to set up a SEMI-final showdown with Nadal. When was the last time these two met in a semi?? I think it was the French Open - Rafa's first title there. Do not think, though, for a second, that Simon will not give Roger all he can handle. He's beaten him before and I am sure Roger is anxious to get at Nadal, not in a final... I see Roger winning in 3 vs Simon and against Rafa - - - Rafa in 3. Roger still has not figured out the "Nadal forehand to Roger backhand". THe ball kicks up so high, if you watch their matches, Roger is on the defensive 70% of the time and WHEN he does get a good look at a forehand, his eyes and mind have to tell him he won't get too many of these so make sure its perfect which i think makes him press... How can Roger beat Rafa?? BRING HIM TO THE net. Rafa is a good volley'r on the FIRST ball, but make him volley a second ball, and he tightens up. In other words, its just not natural. THEN you pass him. I have said over the years, Roger;s best chance to beat Nadal is to stay inside the baseline, drop shot him to death, and attack him at the net. He cannot beat him behind the baseline, as noone can, not even the hotter than mercury Djoker right now... Regarding Djoker, he plays Fish, a surprising semi-finalist. Fish will give him a run in the first set, but I see it 7-5 6-3 Djoker. Djoker is playing so darn well as i have never seen him play better and I predict wins 3 majors this year. I see him winning the US OPen, and possibly Wimby. Nadal wins the French...