Novak Djokovic
The question is can the World number one continue or even improve on his form last year. His form in 2011 meant that he had a year for the ages, winning three grand slams reaching a French Open Semi and winning a number of other titles. Look for Djokovic to win a grand slam or to, but a repeat or improvement on last year would appear unlikely.
Rafael Nadal
2011 was a poor year for Nadal by his very high standards. , he did after all win the French Open as well as reaching the final at both Wimbledon and the US Open. Nadal title tally was the lowest since 2004. Rafa did have a good end to the year helping Spain regain the Davis Cup, which he says he does not intend to play this year. Look for a return to top form for Nadal this season and if not more then one grand slam title at least more title’s overall.
Roger Federer
2011 was the worst year of Federer’s career, since he became a force in the game. It was his first year without a grand slam title since 2002, he ended the year well winning both the Paris Masters and the World Tour Finals. There are some that say Federer is finished as a force at the top level and will never win another grand slam, whilst he may not be as consistent as he once was I still believe he has one more grand slam title in him
Andy Murray
Outside of Djokovic, Murray had easily the most consistent year on the tour, he won five titles in the year. Murray always reached the Semi Finals or better of all four of the grand slams (including the final of the Australian Open). Murray finally has a full time coach in former world number one and serial major winner Ivan Lendl, the effect that Lendl can have on Murray can only be positive. Look for Murray to reach another grand slam final this year and possibly win it.
David Ferrer
Ferrer continued to surprise many with his presence in the top 10 and especially top 5. His overall game is very solid and consistent without being spectacular. Ferrer has the ability to cover the court like few ours and beats a lot of arguable more naturally talent players on this alone. Look for Ferrer to play and continue as he always does and keep getting great results. His ability will very likely not allow him to win a grand slam unless the draw really opens up for him.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
Tsonga is a bit of an enigma, 2011 was undoubtedly his most consistent year on the tour so far. There is no doubt that not having many major injury concerns played a huge part in this. He has already been in a grand slam final losing to Djokovic in the 2008 Australian Open. His game has everything you would want from a player who has the chance to win a grand slam title. The two major questions in regard to Tsonga are his mentally ability and injury concern, if he can stay on top of these a grand slam title is well within his reach.
Thomas Berdych
Berdych is another Like Tsonga who has many if not all of the physical tools that you would expect from a grand slam contender. 2011 was a very consistent year for Berdych, where he reach many semi finals, however he does not win nearly as many titles as he should. In key games against the other top players in the world, he is often found wanting in one way or another.
Mardy Fish
2011 was a huge year for Mardy Fish, his best ever on tour by a big margin. He one only one title but was very consistent throughout the year, this enable Fish to make it to the year end world tour finals for the first time in his career. It is a big ask for Fish to keep up his consistent level and look for him to be somewhere between 11-20 in the rankings come year end.
Janko Tipsarevic
Tipsarevic was probably the surprise of the year, in which he won his third and four titles of his career respectively. He always ended the year as world number 9 his highest ever ranking, which due to the injury suffered by Andy Murray meant a first ever appearance at the end of year world tour finals. Look for him to remain consistent this year but fall back outside of the top 10.
Nicolas Almagro
2011 was a very fine year for the clay court specialist that is Almagro. He made it as high as 9 before ending at number 10. He is a player that very much has a schedule to suit his game, playing on clay whenever he can. Due to his over reliance on clay to hold up his ranking look for him to fall down the rankings a little.
Juan Martin Del Potro
Del Potro had a very good and consistent 2011, considering it was his first full year back on the tour after serious injury. He has a fantastic serve and a missile of a forehand, he always has a grand slam to his name having won the US Open. Look for Del Potro to continue his climb up the rankings and being a threat at the grand slams once more.
Robin Soderling
2011 was a very frustrating year for the Swede, after making great strides in the previous few season. This strides included to successive French open finals. In 2011 he suffered a major injury and shut himself down towards the end of the season, to try and fully recover from this. Only time will tell if he can come back from injury well and make a further push to win that elusive grand slam.
Gael Monfils
Monfils is arguable the most entertaining and most frustrating player at any level of the tour. His natural athletic ability along with his shot making at times are both a sight to behold. However his to biggest strengths are always his to biggest weakness. His shot section at times is bewildering to say the least and he seems to rely on his athletic ability much more then he should. Monfils insistence on entertaining over results is his downfall. If Monfils can knuckle down and harness his ability they he has the game to win a major, however at this time it looks unlikely that Monfils will make the necessary adjustments needed.
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The question is can the World number one continue or even improve on his form last year. His form in 2011 meant that he had a year for the ages, winning three grand slams reaching a French Open Semi and winning a number of other titles. Look for Djokovic to win a grand slam or to, but a repeat or improvement on last year would appear unlikely.
Rafael Nadal
2011 was a poor year for Nadal by his very high standards. , he did after all win the French Open as well as reaching the final at both Wimbledon and the US Open. Nadal title tally was the lowest since 2004. Rafa did have a good end to the year helping Spain regain the Davis Cup, which he says he does not intend to play this year. Look for a return to top form for Nadal this season and if not more then one grand slam title at least more title’s overall.
Roger Federer
2011 was the worst year of Federer’s career, since he became a force in the game. It was his first year without a grand slam title since 2002, he ended the year well winning both the Paris Masters and the World Tour Finals. There are some that say Federer is finished as a force at the top level and will never win another grand slam, whilst he may not be as consistent as he once was I still believe he has one more grand slam title in him
Andy Murray
Outside of Djokovic, Murray had easily the most consistent year on the tour, he won five titles in the year. Murray always reached the Semi Finals or better of all four of the grand slams (including the final of the Australian Open). Murray finally has a full time coach in former world number one and serial major winner Ivan Lendl, the effect that Lendl can have on Murray can only be positive. Look for Murray to reach another grand slam final this year and possibly win it.
David Ferrer
Ferrer continued to surprise many with his presence in the top 10 and especially top 5. His overall game is very solid and consistent without being spectacular. Ferrer has the ability to cover the court like few ours and beats a lot of arguable more naturally talent players on this alone. Look for Ferrer to play and continue as he always does and keep getting great results. His ability will very likely not allow him to win a grand slam unless the draw really opens up for him.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
Tsonga is a bit of an enigma, 2011 was undoubtedly his most consistent year on the tour so far. There is no doubt that not having many major injury concerns played a huge part in this. He has already been in a grand slam final losing to Djokovic in the 2008 Australian Open. His game has everything you would want from a player who has the chance to win a grand slam title. The two major questions in regard to Tsonga are his mentally ability and injury concern, if he can stay on top of these a grand slam title is well within his reach.
Thomas Berdych
Berdych is another Like Tsonga who has many if not all of the physical tools that you would expect from a grand slam contender. 2011 was a very consistent year for Berdych, where he reach many semi finals, however he does not win nearly as many titles as he should. In key games against the other top players in the world, he is often found wanting in one way or another.
Mardy Fish
2011 was a huge year for Mardy Fish, his best ever on tour by a big margin. He one only one title but was very consistent throughout the year, this enable Fish to make it to the year end world tour finals for the first time in his career. It is a big ask for Fish to keep up his consistent level and look for him to be somewhere between 11-20 in the rankings come year end.
Janko Tipsarevic
Tipsarevic was probably the surprise of the year, in which he won his third and four titles of his career respectively. He always ended the year as world number 9 his highest ever ranking, which due to the injury suffered by Andy Murray meant a first ever appearance at the end of year world tour finals. Look for him to remain consistent this year but fall back outside of the top 10.
Nicolas Almagro
2011 was a very fine year for the clay court specialist that is Almagro. He made it as high as 9 before ending at number 10. He is a player that very much has a schedule to suit his game, playing on clay whenever he can. Due to his over reliance on clay to hold up his ranking look for him to fall down the rankings a little.
Juan Martin Del Potro
Del Potro had a very good and consistent 2011, considering it was his first full year back on the tour after serious injury. He has a fantastic serve and a missile of a forehand, he always has a grand slam to his name having won the US Open. Look for Del Potro to continue his climb up the rankings and being a threat at the grand slams once more.
Robin Soderling
2011 was a very frustrating year for the Swede, after making great strides in the previous few season. This strides included to successive French open finals. In 2011 he suffered a major injury and shut himself down towards the end of the season, to try and fully recover from this. Only time will tell if he can come back from injury well and make a further push to win that elusive grand slam.
Gael Monfils
Monfils is arguable the most entertaining and most frustrating player at any level of the tour. His natural athletic ability along with his shot making at times are both a sight to behold. However his to biggest strengths are always his to biggest weakness. His shot section at times is bewildering to say the least and he seems to rely on his athletic ability much more then he should. Monfils insistence on entertaining over results is his downfall. If Monfils can knuckle down and harness his ability they he has the game to win a major, however at this time it looks unlikely that Monfils will make the necessary adjustments needed.
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