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Young guns on the rampage

Well, well, so Djokovic finally finds himself back on top of things after an amazing slump. And it's amazing that he still has enough points to threaten Federer's No.2 spot. In fact, he will probably become No. 2 sometime next year. But that's where the plot will thicken. Because I think Murray is likely to eclipse him and even Nadal. If Djokovic had done better this year, he might have a brief taste of being No. 1 but seeing how fast and well Murray is improving, I doubt he will get the chance.

I'd have preferred to see Murray win the Masters Cup, of course, but never mind, lah. He has already done so well this year and people like Djokovic and Davydenko need the morale booster that they got from playing in the Masters final. I was glad, though, that Murray cut his hair recently (left). I cannot imagine him gunning for the No. 1 spot with his old hairstyle (right). Yes, yes, hair is a trivial matter when you are going for No. 1 but still...

It was good also to see Gilles Simon and young Del Potro coming into the mix too. I really like Simon's backhand. I have nothing against the older players but things are becoming more exciting with these new guys around.

So, there's just the Davis Cup final left now. It should still be interesting without Nadal. Ferrer will be there what, ha ha. I wonder if Nadal will go over to support Spain. Or if Ana will go over to support Verdasco, heh heh.

And I wonder where on the ladder Federer will find himself this time next year...

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