
Level: Pro 3
Player: Roger Federer
After a 2011 season punctuated by any titles, Roger Federer will try to put the record straight during the 2012 season with the confirmation at the highest level of Novak Djokovic who has possession of three Grand Slam titles the Rafael Nadal last year and again and again here, the task is difficult for Federer. Back down to the 32nd place worldwide, the Swiss was not spared by the draw and could face his Swiss compatriot Wavrienka the third round.
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Novak Djokovic
Djokovic wants to extend his reign to the 2012 In the final of last year, there to beat defending champion Roger Federer in the semifinals and Andy Murray in the final in three straight sets. It's time to find the Melbourne furnace for Djoker who does not plan to fail. The world's No. 1 hope a positive picture that will allow it to ramp up. Djokovic is the favorite of the 2012 Australian Open.
Stats:
Djokovic won the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open last year.
The Serb won 70% of matches played on hard career in a Grand Slam (Australian Open / US Open) against a member of the top20.
The world No. 1 won 7 of their last 8 encounters with a member of the top10.
Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal is one that is capable of printing a rate of hell without to make a mistake before leaving any unresponsive opponent a heavy blow Dominate by Djokovic during their last 2 clash in the final of Grand Slam Rafa addresses the Australian Open in doubt. Nadal is necessarily revenge. More than any other top10, the Spaniard will hope the first laps particularly easy to find the rhythm and regain its brands.
Nadal stats
41 wins and 8 losses, the balance sheet of the Spanish in Melbourne. Yet there was titrated once, in 2009.
Nadal already won over 10 Grand Slam titles and has a huge physical as shown in the Wimbledon final against Federer in 2008.
Roger Federer
Roger Federer titled there 2 years has recurred although this year. Roger still has the same excitement when starting a tournament and hunting not only his 16th Grand Slam title but also the # 1 spot which far after a miserable last season. Already well adapted to Australian conditions, the Swiss addresses the fortnight in excellent physical and mental disposition.
Federer stats :
Federer has won the Australian Open four times (2004, 2006, 2008, 2010)
Roger has not missed the semi-finals of the Australian tournament since 2003!
Andy Murray
Finalist last year Murray will attempt to win the first Grand Slam of his career. This year, Andy wants to rise from the ashes of defeat last year. His lack of recovery tournaments evidenced by his willingness to leave in doubt the top10 opponents and leaves us in the dark about its shape. Two-time finalist in Australia but never won, the current world 3rd addresses this tournament without any pressure.
Murray stats :
The Scot was present at least in the final of the Australian Open in 2 of the last 5 editions, without ever having managed to win.
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