I posted this in the US Open thread, but I'll post it here as well.
Rafa got an awful draw - in Djokovic quarter.
Almost every player in his section has beaten him in the last year.
He starts with young phenom Coric, who beat him in Basel last fall.
Well, on the bright side it's a chance for revenge against these guys.
But he'll have to play very well to get past each round the way he has played this year.
Very Tough, they really stiffed him this time. Uncle Toni is losing his touch... Well, maybe it's a good thing.
If Rafa goes out early, less chance of injury, and then he can work on his fitness, serve and return game.
If he somehow gets through this mess past Djokovic, then he has a chance to win it all. I would give him about a 10% chance of that happening.
Respectfully,
masterclass
I expected that. It seems to happen more often, than not IMO.