Race for No.1 heats up
ATP Masters Cup gets underway on Monday in Houston and the race for the No.1 spot heads into the final straight line with Andy Roddick, Juan Carlos Ferrero and Roger Federer as candidates. Read on to find out the strengths and weaknesses of each player.
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JUAN CARLOS FERRERO:
Strengths: It was a breakthrough year for Ferrero who won his first of what many predict will be numerous Roland Garros championships as well as reaching the US Open final at Flushing Meadows. He arrives in Houston as a big favourite with his solid forehand and backhands strokes that are capable of producing magical shots. El Mosquito is also known for his speed and his extraordinary footwork that allows him to return impossible shots. This season Ferrero has won 30 matches or more on hard courts and clay for the first time in his career. He is the first player to accomplish the feat since 1980.
Weaknesses:This year Ferrero has proven to be a complete player as he excels on all surfaces but the Spaniard has some work to do on his service and on his volleys.
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Hmmm... but Pat McEnroe said JC's serve was under-rated and actually one of his weapons in an earlier article... I think I'll believe the tennis player's word over some sportswriter's =P
ATP Masters Cup gets underway on Monday in Houston and the race for the No.1 spot heads into the final straight line with Andy Roddick, Juan Carlos Ferrero and Roger Federer as candidates. Read on to find out the strengths and weaknesses of each player.
[...]
JUAN CARLOS FERRERO:
Strengths: It was a breakthrough year for Ferrero who won his first of what many predict will be numerous Roland Garros championships as well as reaching the US Open final at Flushing Meadows. He arrives in Houston as a big favourite with his solid forehand and backhands strokes that are capable of producing magical shots. El Mosquito is also known for his speed and his extraordinary footwork that allows him to return impossible shots. This season Ferrero has won 30 matches or more on hard courts and clay for the first time in his career. He is the first player to accomplish the feat since 1980.
Weaknesses:This year Ferrero has proven to be a complete player as he excels on all surfaces but the Spaniard has some work to do on his service and on his volleys.
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Hmmm... but Pat McEnroe said JC's serve was under-rated and actually one of his weapons in an earlier article... I think I'll believe the tennis player's word over some sportswriter's =P
