Who would have thought...

Last post 07-02-2008, 12:26 AM by DMan1. 0 replies.
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  •  07-02-2008, 12:26 AM 301200

    Who would have thought...

    either Rainer Schuettler or Arnaud Clement would be playing each other in the quarters of Wimbledon. And that one of them will be a Grand Slam semifinalist again.

     

    These two former Aussie open finalists (both drubbed by Agassi each time they reached the finals) have battled their way into a Slam QF despite being over the age of 30. Both came into Wimbledon having won 4 matches on tour all year. Both have almost identical career W-L records.  

     

    Although Schuettler won their  first round Australian open match this year, I give Clement the edge because he has more variety. But this match is a total toss up. I think Fed and Nadal are both solid favorites to win their matches. I doubt either match will go five. Safin/Lopez will be competitive. You've got to expect a tiebreak or two, but I give Safin the edge.

     

    Should Clement and Safin win, you would have the Aussie finalists from 2001 and 2002 in the 2008 Wimbledon semifinals.

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