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Player Analysis - Tuesday, May 6, 2008 9:07 - 2 Comments
May 2008 Player of the Month: Nicolas Almagro
I have been hesitant to pick Nicolas Almagro as the player of the month, in previous months, but with a sparkling 23-3 record on clay this year headed into this weeks Roma Masters, my job was made easy this month. Almagro is a stalky 6 foot 180 pound clay court machine. His forehand and backhand are equally as penetrating and he has one of the best kick serves in the business. He already has 2 titles to his name this year as he took home trophies in Brazil and Acapulco to go along with a finals performance in his home town of Valencia. The 23 year old Spaniard is not a house hold name yet, but come French Open time that could very well change. He is certainly in the mix when contenders for the Roland Garros title are discussed. Continue…
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