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January 17, 2004
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| ODDS |
PLAYER |
THE SKINNY |
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3-2
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Roger Federer |
Without Lundgren, the Swiss is the true
unknown. But what is known is that his game is a level
above everyone else's. |
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2-1
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Andre Agassi |
The sea parts again for one more Slam run. |
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4-1
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Lleyton Hewitt |
If he can get by Federer the title could
finally be his. |
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4-1
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Andy Roddick |
Tough opener against Gonzo, and could face
more trouble in countrymen Dent and Fish. But he is who
he is, so... |
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6-1
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Davide Nalbandian |
Forget the wrist, it's all in the draw,
which is tough. |
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12-1
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Juan Carlos Ferrero |
A friendly draw should get him back to the
quarterfinals again, and maybe even a semi. |
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14-1
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Sebastien Grosjean |
Former semifinalist has given Agassi problems
in the past should they meet in the quarterfinals. |
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15-1
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Guillermo Coria |
Based on his section, El Mago and wife have
likely already booked dinner reservations in South Yarra
for week two. |
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20-1
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Taylor Dent |
Who's been hotter than the Dent-head? No
one. And if he can get by Roddick the quarter is his to
lose. |
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25-1
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Mark Philippoussis |
Too much thinking for "The Poo"
with a potential second round with Santoro looming. Plus,
he's come down off the D-Cup high. |
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30-1
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Rainer Schuettler |
Will be lucky to see the second week. |
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35-1
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Wayne Ferreira |
Somehow, someway, he's still going. |
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40-1
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Dominik Hrbaty |
If the season ended on the 18th, he'd finish
No. 1. |
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45-1
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Marat Safin |
Say goodbye to the "Hot Box" and
say hello to a new commitment to returning to No. 1. Or
maybe that's just talk. |
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50-1
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Jiri Novak |
Simple draw for the simple man from the
Czech Republic. |
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Semifinals:
Agassi d. Dent
Federer d. Coria
Finals:
Federer d. Agassi
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| RANK |
PLAYER |
THE SKINNY |
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3-2
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Justine Henin |
With Serena hanging in
Hollywood, the beefed-up Belgian is the pick. |
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3-1
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Amelie Mauresmo |
It's about time for the
Frenchwoman to break through. |
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4-1
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Kim Clijsters |
Bad ankle casts doubt on
adopted Aussie's first career Slam run. |
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10-1
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Anastasia Myskina |
Plays well against the
big girls and seems due for a big Slam breakthrough. |
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10-1
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Venus Williams |
Playing in first real event
since Wimbledon final, should do well but a title run
is doubtful. |
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20-1
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Nadia Petrova |
The best of the young Russians
is continuing to improve. |
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30-1
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Chanda Rubin |
Good match with Henin in
Sydney and a good draw in Oz makes her a good darkhorse
pick to reach the final. Good on ya. |
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30-1
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Lindsay Davenport |
Shoulder problems should
abate enough to do some damage for the only former champion
in the field. |
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50-1
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Elena Dementieva |
Has a good look at a quarterfinal,
but which Elena will show up? |
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60-1
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Maria Sharapova |
Slam contention may still
be a year away. But the grunt will be heard loud and clear. |
Semifinals:
Henin d. Mauresmo
Rubin d. Venus
FInals:
Henin d. Rubin
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