Australian Open 2015: Predictions for Top Stars in Day 7 Singles Draw for Sunday

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Published: January 24, 2015

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None of tennis' top stars face an easy path through the fourth round of the 2015 Australian Open.

The sport's marquee names often get treated as immortals, but Roger Federer reminded everyone of their vulnerability with a surprising third-round exit. Two of his Big Four adversaries will face stiff competition trying to boot them out behind Federer.

Maria Sharapova will look to storm through a wide-open women's bracket, but a familiar opponent blocks her entry into the quarterfinals. She's one of many title contenders who will get tested during Day 7.

 

Rafael Nadal (vs. No. 14 Kevin Anderson)



Openly bleak about his chances heading into Melbourne, Rafael Nadal has endured some rough patches to survive his first three matches. Now a game against Kevin Anderson awaits with a quarterfinal spot on the line.

Nearly suffering a second-round upset, the Spanish star rallied to overcome Tim Smyczek after dropping the second and third sets. Following that blip, he dominated Dudi Sela in three lopsided sets, offering hope that he's finally operating at peak form.

Courtesy of the event's official Twitter page, he said the convincing triumph has placed him in a better mindset.



Nadal has only encountered Anderson once before, but the 28-year-old South African cemented himself as a threat by upending Richard Gasquet in the previous round. He also, however, has been pushed to the brink this tournament.

Through three matches, Anderson has already won four sets through tiebreakers. While some would say that shows his resolve in tough situations, the extra work will also take its toll while creating little margin for error against an all-time great.

Don't expect another effortless victory from Nadal, but he'll survive and advance.

Prediction: Nadal in four sets

 

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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