The draw for the Beijiing Open is out. Amongst the top
players, Nadal seems to have got an easier draw compared to Djokovic.
Nadal opens his campaign against a qualifier, followed by a
possible 3rd round meeting against Kohlsreiber. His potentital
quarter final opponent could be Haas or Hewitt. None of these players pose a real
threat to Rafa. Nadal’s first true test
would come in the semis when he may face Berdych or Isner.
Djokovic meanwhile has a slightly trickier draw with
Wawrinka in his quarter of the draw. He opens his campaign against Lukas Rosol,
Nadal’s conqueror at Wimbledon 2012, and could face Verdasco in the 3rd
round. A tough quarterfinal test could present before Djokovic in form of
Wawrinka, who has stretched him to limits twice this year in the Australian
Open and the US Open, losing both matches in 5 sets.
All in all, this draw favors Rafa more and has increased his
chances to reach the finals at the Beijing Open and regain the no. 1 ranking.
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