The editors of TENNIS Magazine and TENNIS.com weigh in with their predictions on who will be victorious at the 2007 Sony Ericsson Open.
James Martin, Editor in Chief
"Roger Federer-- It's funny to think Federer has something to prove, but you know he'll be ultra motivated to erase those memories of his first round loss in Indian Wells."
"Tough call. Sharapova has a tough quarter (Venus in third, Serena in fourth). Who knows if Justine is good to go. Kim Clijsters? Does she even care? I'll go with Serena, who's always played well in Miami."
Steve Tignor, Executive Editor
"Rafael Nadal-- He's got his confidence back, he almost won here before, and his early draw is a friendly one."
"Justine Henin-- She's the best in the world, and is rested."
Peter Bodo, Senior Editor
"Roger Federer-- He'll be looking for a little payback after the beatdown he suffered at Indian Wells; I wouldn't want to get this guy mad."
"Serena Williams-- You would have to be plumb crazy to bet against this woman after what she did in Australia."
Jon Levey, Senior Editor
"Roger Federer-- He can’t lose two straight tournaments on hard courts...can he?"
"Kim Clijsters-- She hasn’t played much this year, but when she has her results have been solid. Plus, she’s got a cushy quarter."
Tony Lance, Associate Editor
"Roger Federer just doesn't lose two tourneys in a row. Or does he? Rafael Nadal rules in Spanish-speaking climes, and now that he's found his game again he will bring the mighty Swiss down a rung and renew their stalled rivalry."
"Serena Williams, who will be eager to back up her run to the Aussie Open title, will be the player to beat. The only woman with a (slim) chance to stop her is Justine Henin. Serena will win this one."
David Rosenberg, Photo Editor
"Rafael Nadal-- Federer won't bounce back here and Nadal will continue his streak."
"Justine Henin-- she has the better half and has never done well at this tournament so she's due."
Melanie Hendel, Assistant Photo Editor
"Roddick has been on the cusp with so many close championships, usually losing because his opponent is on fire, not because Roddick is playing poorly. I think Roddick is going to finally pull through in this tournament."
"Justine Henin-- She's been on a winning kick and after taking some time off, I think she's once again at the top of her game."
Christopher Chung, Associate Editor
"Roger Federer-- He can't go two straight tournaments without a title, can he? Last time that happened on hard courts was back in 2004 with the Olympics and Cincinnati, if that even counts."
"Justine Henin-- She's getting back in her groove, and she'll be motivated to win her first Miami title."
Sarah Unke, Assistant Editor
"Rafael Nadal-- With Roger Federer focused on peaking in June, Nadal, who just ended a title drought in Indian Wells, will fight his way to another hard-court title."
"Serena Williams-- Serena hasn't played since the she dominated the field at the Australian Open. If she plays with half the grit she did in the Aussie final, she should own the rest of the women in Miami."
Kamakshi Tandon, Online Editor
"Roger Federer-- He finally lost in Indian Wells -- call it the law of averages. The same law says he'll probably turn it around in Miami. At the very least, he's a more interesting pick this week than two weeks ago."
"Justine Henin-- just about the only one on an upswing apart from Serena, who's a tough call since she hasn't played since Australia. And Henin doesn't have to fight her way through that crazy top quarter of the draw."
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