2013 French Open...Roland Garros, Paris, France

[stotty]

Gulbis...and potential up and comers

would like to see how Gulbis performs as well. Nadal / gulbis match-up is getting interesting to watch..

Yes, Gulbis doesn't fear Nadal. He even shows a little contempt towards him at times. Gulbis thinks he's a match for Nadal despite his Nadal's incredible record on clay. And that's no bad thing. An up and coming player should have a little contempt.

The up and comer has one great advantage over the likes of Federer or Nadal. His game is unfamiliar to them, while his knowledge of their game ought to be substantial, as video footage is available all over the place. The up and comer has the opportunity to know his famous rivals inside out before he's even played them.

[gokulms]

Gulbis

Murray has withdrawn, damn!

It's time to start monitoring the progress of the up and comers. Let's watch tennis_chiro's Jerzy and my Benoit Paire (at 24 not exactly a newcomer but he's getting better). Dimitrov, too, must come good soon.

Anyone else spotted a youngster worth monitoring? Or just anyone worth watching? This drought cannot continue forever. Someone has to break through soon into that top four sooner or later.

would like to see how Gulbis performs as well. Nadal / gulbis match-up is getting interesting to watch..

[don_budge]

The Seeding...

Murray has withdrawn, damn!

It's time to start monitoring the progress of the up and comers. Let's watch tennis_chiro's Jerzy and my Benoit Paire (at 24 not exactly a newcomer but he's getting better). Dimitrov, too, must come good soon.

Anyone else spotted a youngster worth monitoring? Or just anyone worth watching? This drought cannot continue forever. Someone has to break through soon into that top four sooner or later.

Wawrinka has been having some good results against the top players recently. You are right...these "new kid's on the block" will spice things up a bit. More so than in recent years.

Before we even consider anyone outside of the top four we must take a look at the seeding to evaluate any long shots. With Nadal slipping out of the top two spots (?) he becomes the "wild card" and it is ultimately of vital importance to see who is going to be projected against who in the semi-finals. Will Federer get a free pass without either Djokovic or Nadal in his half?

Ironically...Murrays absence may just make things that more interesting.

[stotty]

Let's cheer for the youngsters...

Murray has withdrawn, damn!

It's time to start monitoring the progress of the up and comers. Let's watch tennis_chiro's Jerzy and my Benoit Paire (at 24 not exactly a newcomer but he's getting better). Dimitrov, too, must come good soon.

Anyone else spotted a youngster worth monitoring? Or just anyone worth watching? This drought cannot continue forever. Someone has to break through soon into that top four sooner or later.

[don_budge]

Let the games begin! Comments too!