Everybody is talking about Nadal or Federer.
The big question is if Federer can stop the ‘Nadal’s slam’. The reality is a bit different. There are other 2 or 3 players that can have a saying. You can never dismiss Djokovic, Soderling and Murray.
These players are performing under the radar, but they are serious contenders.
Djokovic is a clear example. He lost only 1 set so far (a tie break in the second round lost 10-8), he is not displaying an amazing game, but he is really solid and he looks quite comfortable.
The match that he won with Almagro is a telling story. The Spaniard is not an easy opponent and the Serb was so confident and solid that it seems he was playing against a qualifier.
The final score was 6-4 6-4 6-0. There is no much to comment on this game. The only question mark was the physical condition of the world nr.3 that looks always struggling a bit too much when he plays under the sun at the Australian Open.
Djokovic will play against either Berdych or Verdasco.
