CAMELOT FANTASIES

I was just looking at the ATP calendar. What do you think about the following "schedule" for Rafa:

Jan. 13 - 26           Australian Open  (GS)
Feb. 3 - 9              Vina Del Mar        (ATP 250)
Feb 17 - 23           Rio                       (ATP 500)
Feb. 24 - Mar. 2    Acapulco              (ATP 500)
Mar. 3 - 15            Indian Wells        (Masters)
4-week break
Apr. 14 - 20          Monte Carlo         (Masters)

That is a total of 4,750 points. Rafa has 2,500 points to defend from 2013.

that looks optimal to me in terms of getting his motor going for RG. and once he has RG, everything else just becomes a bonus from my own vantage point.

also that makes him happy and keeps him happy come what may.

he is already committed to rio so we know its happening.


what we don't know is if he carlos moya will able to persuade him to play davis cup early next year.


he doesn't really need to defend indian wells next year. he will pick up points in rio and i think he takes back monte carlo next year. he will not be coming back from a 7 month layoff like he had to this year. the less hard court activity the better going into paris. it will safeguard the knee.