Rogers Cup: Draw Preview and Analysis

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Published: August 7, 2010

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The race for the No. 1 ranking on the ATP World Tour will once again heat up at the Rogers Cup in Toronto.

The assembled media, and the world for that matter, tuned in earlier on Friday to witness the official draw ceremony from the CN Tower.

Rafael Nadal was on hand to aid with the placement of each competitor in the draw, and ironically the Spaniard provided the tournament the opportunity for a potential showdown with his arch-rival Roger Federer.

Although Federer is currently ranked No. 3 in the world, the Swiss star has enjoyed great success in Canada, highlighted by two titles and one finals appearance.

The 16-time Major winner has always excelled on the hard-courts of North America, and he will once again be adamant on pulling in a strong performance to begin his US Open Series campaign.

World No. 2 Novak Djokovic and defending champ Andy Murray will lead the way in the bottom half of the draw.

Djokovic, who arrived in Toronto on Wednesday, has kept his on-court practice sessions intense, while using the on-site fitness facilities to the fullest.

The Serb has a quiet aura of confidence around him at the moment, and although his season hasn't been up to his standard thus far, he may just be in line for another Masters 1000 title by week's end.



Andy Roddick encountered another setback last week in Washington, but the 2003 champ will always be considered a dangerous contender on hard-courts.

Roddick has alluded to feeling under the weather for several weeks now, and that will be a story to follow throughout the event.

Roddick does have the luxury of playing some of the best tennis of his career at Indian Wells and Miami during the spring, and if he's able to replicate that type of form in Toronto, he'll certainly have a great shot at reaching the weekend.

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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