WIMBLEDON
FORECASTS
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| ODDS |
PLAYER |
THE SKINNY |
|
4-1 |
Roger Federer |
First time favorite for the Fed,
who becomes the lead dog simply because no one
else really looks that appealing. |
|
6-1 |
Andre Agassi |
Can he win 11 years after his first title?
A loss to Roddick in Queen's suggests otherwise.. |
|
8-1 |
Andy Roddick |
If Roddick gets by Rusedski in
a match that will likely go four tiebreaks,
he could steamroll... |
|
10-1 |
Greg Rusedski |
Sent a warning
shot out with Nottingham win. |
|
15-1 |
Lleyton Hewitt |
Cleary not in form, but given a few wins
could pose a threat to repeat in week 2. |
|
20-1 |
Tim Henman |
Could it be
time for "Our Tim"? Probably not,
but he's got a good draw. |
|
20-1 |
Sjeng Schalken |
The consistent Dutchee is always
a tough out at The Championships, and his win
back home suggests he'll again make a run. |
|
20-1 |
Mark Philippoussis |
Bro's not injured,
and with his serve and massive groundstrokes
he could again get a week to sniff for a third
straight year. |
|
30-1 |
Mikhail Youhnzy |
Always plays well at Wimbledon
having reached the fourth round the last two
years. |
|
40-1 |
Jiri Novak |
An accomplished
singles threat, the smiling Czech has a Wimby
doubles crown so he knows how to play on grass.
At least doubles that is... |
|
45-1 |
Yevgeny Kafelnikov |
Ya have to account for the Y-man,
who has yet to show anything at the Wimbledon. |
|
50-1 |
Taylor Dent |
Big serve, big
game, big Slam bust. But if he can make it to
week two, watch out. |
|
50-1 |
Wayne Arthurs |
Who's got a smoother serve than
him? |
|
60-1 |
Juan Carlos
Ferrero |
If he shows,
he'll have a good look to get to the quarters
where he may become No. 1 in the ESP, a lifelong
dream of his. |
|
60-1 |
Martin Verkerk |
Loss to Burger-muller last week
not a good sign. |
|
70-1 |
Rainer Schuettler |
The Aussie finalist
has a decent draw up until the second round. |
|
Semifinals: Federer d. Roddick;
Agassi d. Henman
Final: Federer d. Agassi |
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