Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Rankings for the

Week of April 1 through April 6

1.  Novak Djokovic – Novak is clearly the number one player in the world.  I should not have picked against him in the Sony Ericsson final.

2.  Roger Federer – Fed’s titles in Dubai, Rotterdam and Indian Wells have him holding the number two spot, but had Rafa not pulled out injured I think a loss to Roddick would drop Roger.

3. Rafael Nadal – An Australian Open runner-up finish and semifinal finishes in Indian Wells and Miami are solid, but how healthy is Rafa?

4.  Andy Murray – How much can Andy’s psyche take.  Near misses have to be undermining his confidence.  Still, he reached the final in Miami.  Change from last week + 1.

5.  David Ferrer – Ferrer has played great tennis in 2012.  Change from last week +1.

6. Juan Martin del Potro – Delpo reached the quarters in Miami, but losing to Ferrer gives David the leg up this week.  Change from last week -2.

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

8. John Isner – He has no points to defend until Newport so John needs to let it fly on clay.

9.  Juan Monaco –If Monaco gets a favorable draw or at least a manageable draw, I think he will be in the final eight at the 2012 French Open.

10.  Jo-Wilfried Tsonga –Hanging in there based on his title in Qatar.  Change from last week – 1.

Dropped Out – Milos Raonic – He has two titles and one runner-up in 2012, but the injury bug is troubling.