2004
ROLAND GARROS
FORECASTS
* MEN *
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| ODDS |
PLAYER |
THE SKINNY |
|
3-1
|
Guillermo Coria |
The loss to Federer takes the
pressure off the Argetine who looks primed to
take the next step...if only his body will let
him. |
|
5-1
|
Roger Federer |
Three match losing streak at the French keeps
him from being the favorite.
|
|
6-1
|
Carlos Moya |
Former champ is again in-form,
but is stuck in the quarter with Coria. The
winner of that match will hold the cup the last
Sunday. |
|
12-1
|
Davide Nalbandian |
The guy no one
talks about is a tough out on any surface, and
Federer doesn't scare him. |
|
15-1
|
Marat Safin |
The unknown quantity was a semifinalist in
Paris in his last trip. Does he only show
up at Slams now?
|
|
16-1
|
Andre Agassi |
Dream draw for
Agassi, too bad he can't win it. |
|
20-1
|
Andy Roddick |
Five straight
losses at Roland Garros not a good sign, but
those losses were without Gilbert. |
|
20-1
|
Tommy Robredo |
Was up two sets on Albert Costa
last year for a spot in the semifinal. Will
be tough to do much better than |
|
25-1
|
Tommy Haas |
Has a good chance
to knock of Ferrero and go far. |
|
30-1
|
Lleyton Hewitt |
Balls bounce
a bit to high for this Aussie |
|
30-1
|
Fernando Verdasco |
Tough lefty could wind up in the
semifinals, watch out. |
|
35-1
|
Francisco Gonzalez |
The Sprayin
Chilean is in a tough section - bad luck. |
|
40-1
|
Gustavo Kuerten |
Tough opener
and a bad hip a sore topic for the popular Brazilian
who may make his final appearance at Roland
Garros. |
|
40-1
|
Sebastien Grosjean |
Lousy French lead-up not a good
sign for the best French Hope. |
|
45-1
|
Rainer Schuettler |
With Ferrero
banged up, some has to come out of that quarter.
|
|
50-1
|
Gaudio/Canas |
The winner between
these to backboards will have a good look at
going deep into week two. |
|
55-1
|
Martin Verkerk |
Has a good draw if he can get
by the tough Frenchman in the opener |
|
60-1
|
Albert Costa |
Think anyone wants to play Al? |
|
70-1
|
Juan Carlos
Ferrero |
Bum ribs make
him doubtful for his first round let alone the
entire event. |
|
Semifinals: Federer
d. Canas; Coria d. Verdasco
Final: Coria d. Federer
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