There is almost no way that any player could replicate the feat that Stephane Robert accomplished today by beating word number 7 Tomas Berdych. It should be a fun day tomorrow though. In the match everyone's looking forward to, Rafael Nadal begins his defense of his title against American John Isner, he of 70-68 fame. With the new lighter balls that no one likes, it seems as if Isner had a classic puncher's chance. If he can hold his serve and if his forehand is on, he can threaten Nadal. There is precedence for a big hitter defeating Nadal early at Roland Garros. In 2009, Robin Soderling blasted the ball straight through him, and beat him in 4. Could that happen here? We'll find out tomorrow, but this is Isner's best chance, early in a major and conditions favoring a heavy hitter. That being said, I think Nadal will win, but it should be a fun ride.
Main Event of the Day: Nadal vs. Isner, see above
Undercard Match Worth Watching: Ryan Harrison vs. Robin Soderling. Harrison got in as a lucky loser when Soderling's original opponent, Benjamin Becker, withdrew. Harrison, while not as talented, always brings the fight, and this should be a fun scrap.
Upset Possibility of the Day: Besides Isner vs. Nadal, Juan Monaco over Fernando Verdasco. The emotional Spaniard Verdasco, has seen his ranking plummet, and Monaco is the type of player that can capitalize on that and keep it going down. Look for this upset.
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