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Men – Yearend 2011 and 2012 Predictions

Men – Yearend 2011 and 2012 Predictions Has tennis ever been played better?   There is no doubt that Novak Djokovic is #1 for 2011.   He was simply spectacular in winning 3 majors and 10 titles overall.   But how does his year stack up to past greats?   And can he keep it up?   He was fading at the end of the year.   Was it just injuries or is he burnt out?   Who will be #1 in 2012? Novak Djokovic Djokovic lost in his last four tournaments of 2010. He then led his country to victory in the Davis Cup.   Who would have thought this would be the impetus to launch one of the most successful seasons in professional tennis?   He seemed to gain momentum after his Australian victory and fought his way through two 3-set victories over Nadal in Indian Wells and Miami.   But the clay season was still to come.   Had Djokovic raised his game or was Nadal losing confidence, or a combination of both?   Novak proceeded to score straight set victories over Nadal in Madrid and Rome, Rafa’s first clay