Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Rankings

for the Week of March 4 through March 10

1.  Novak Djokovic – Novak is still holding the top spot, but his loss to Murray in Dubai is cause for some concern as Murray seems to trouble Nole.

2.  Rafael Nadal – An Australian Open runner-up finish has Nadal holding #2 for now, but Federer’s Dubai title has Fed close to #2.

3. Roger Federer – Fed’s titles in Dubai and Rotterdam have him looking strong.  72 career titles.  Change from last week +1

4. Andy Murray – It is a little harsh to lose a spot after beating the #1 player in the world in straight sets, but Federer does leapfrog Murray because he beat Murray.  Change from last week – 1

5.  David Ferrer – Winning a title in Mexico following his title in Argentina confirms Ferrer’s ATP computer ranking.  Ferrer has to get some attention as a contender in Paris.

6.  Juan Martin del Potro – Delpo let Federer off of the hook in the second set tiebreak, but Delpo is slowly showing he is in the top tier of the game.  To break into the Big Four, he will need a signature win or two.

7.  Nicolas Almagro – Almagro is playing well enough to hold his spot.

8.  Jo-Wilfried Tsonga – Tsonga is struggling with Delpo, but stays where he is.

9.  Tomas Berdych – He still owes Almagro a handshake, but he has played solidly well in 2012 as well as in late 2011.

10.  Milos Raonic – Kind of a sentimental pick here, but he has played well enough in 2012 to hold this slot in my non-binding rankings.  Two titles and one runner-up finish will keep him at #10.