Thats going to be tough.
Indeedboth tough that the luck of the draw turned out this way and tough to see Nadal winning.
Both would seem to be recovered now, but a two-week major sometimes has ways of testing that.
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Who are we leaving out?
Just the top-seeded player, Novak Djokovic, looking to extend his record of 24 majors.
Who isnt injured, in something of a slump, or on the verge of retirement?
Most of the womens field this year, which is exceptionally strongand comes with a strong favorite.
In short: Bet againstIga Swiatekat your own peril.
Whos going to stop Swiatek then?
Second-seededAryna Sabalenka, if she has her way.
Sabalenka hits the fuzz off the ball and is a kinetic wonder to watch.
Assuming she can keep her head in the match, she probably has the best chance.
Shes had an up-and-down year, mixing some stellar tournaments with some early round losses.
After that, all bets are off.
The tournament starts tomorrow.
