Andy Murray has a great chance of another Masters final in Rome having been placed in the opposite half of the draw to Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Jabari Brown Jersey . The British No 1, who has dropped to third in the world rankings despite his run to the Madrid final last week, will be seeking a good week to boost his chances of second spot in the seedings for the French Open.So in a tournament where he has never gone beyond the semi-final and with preparations for Roland Garros entering their final stages, we look at who could Murray face as he looks to better last year, where he withdrew before his match with David Goffin in the third round. Second Round beat Mikhail Kukushkin 6-3 6-3 Third Round - Roberto Bautista Agut Roberto Bautista Agut has two singles tournament victories already this year Bautista Agut is one of six players with multiple titles this year and is up to No 17 in the world rankings, not far off his career best of 14 a couple of years ago.However, after winning in Auckland and Sofia in the first months of the year he has yet to find his best form during the Masters season - losing in the last 32 at Indian Wells and the last 16 in Miami, Monte Carlo and Madrid.Despite his Spanish roots he is more of a hard-court threat than clay specialist and Murray would not expect to have too much trouble having won both of their previous meetings without dropping a set.Quarter-Final - Tomas Berdych Murray could go head-to-head with Tomas Berdych for a second successive week A repeat of last weeks last-eight encounter with the Czech would do very nicely for Murray, who seems to have the world No 8s measure at the moment, winning the last four meetings. Berdych has yet to go beyond the semi-finals of any event this year.Murray was barely troubled last week in Madrid, coming through 6-3 6-2, and we expect more of the same this week provided Berdych comes through a tough third-rounder against either Jack Sock or David Goffin.Semi-Final - David Ferrer David Ferrer could provide Murrays semi-final opposition Stan Wawrinka is Murrays seeded semi-final opponent and while we cant rule out the Swiss, his form doesnt hint at another last-four spot.So we will go with ninth seed Ferrer to emerge from the quarter to set up a 20th career meeting with Murray, who has a 13-6 record in the head-to-head.Murray has won the last six, including a four-set quarter-final victory at this years Australian Open - however on clay Ferrer has a 4-1 record with Murrays only win coming at the French Open quarter-final last year.The 34-year-old Spaniard showed flashes of his best in Madrid despite a 7-6 7-5 defeat to Tomas Berdych in the last 16 and we think he could make a surprise run to the last four in a weak quarter of the draw. Masters of their trade Djokovic and Nadals duel at the top of the Masters tree Final - Novak DjokovicYep, its him again. It has to be Novak Djokovic, although the world No 1 is likely to have to get through Nadal in the quarter-finals and Federer in the semi-final.As if Djokovic wasnt already in ominous enough form, he has a record 29 Masters titles and is a four-time Rome winner, including each of the last two years.And as we know Murray was beaten in Madrid by Djokovic, a defeat which means the Serb has won their last four meetings and 12 of their 13 encounters since Murrays Wimbledon triumph in 2013.Another worrying trend which Murray must try to buck is that he has yet to win a clay-court encounter between the pair, the Serb has won all five previous meetings on the red dirt, including their one previous Rome meeting, a three-set win for Djokovic on his way to the title in 2011.You can follow all the action from Rome on Sky Sports throughout this week right up to the final on Sunday. Also See: Masters of their trade Murray v Djokovic - the rivalry Latest scores Video Luol Deng Lakers Jersey .C. United of Major League Soccer. United chose the defender in the second round of the 2013 MLS re-entry draft. James Worthy Jersey .J. Jefferson has been charged with assaulting his girlfriend. http://www.lakersbasketballshop.com/Ed-Davis-Jersey/ . Now, with Game 6 set for Fenway Park and an 8:07 p.m. ET first pitch, the Detroit Tigers face the unenviable task of having to beat the Boston Red Sox twice, on the road, to advance to the World Series. The first week hasnt gone as expected for the Dallas Mavericks. Still in search of their first win, the Mavericks (0-4) host only their second home game Friday night against the Portland Trail Blazers.The winless start is obviously a source of concern, but the Mavs arent hitting the panic button. At least not yet.Its frickin four games in, Dirk Nowitzki said after Wednesdays 97-81 setback at Utah. Youve just got to keep battling and then stop the bleeding at home. We know we have two tough teams coming in, tough matchups, but weve got to stop the bleeding.The last time the Mavericks opened the season 0-4 in 2006-07, they rebounded to win a league-best and franchise-record 67 games. Of course, that Dallas squad was coming off an appearance in the NBA Finals and Nowitzki was in his prime.These Mavs dont have the same margin of error. Dallas and New Orleans (0-5) are the only teams without a win in the Western Conference.Were fighting, but weve got to play better, said Dallas coach Rick Carlisle, who suggested changes could be coming.The Blazers (2-3) arent exactly off to the races, even with Damian Lillard playing at an MVP-like level. The two-time All-Star point guard is averaging 32.6 points -- third in the league -- 6.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists.Lillard is the first player to score at least 27 points in his teams first five games since Kobe Bryant in 2005-06 season. Lillards 163 points in the first five games are the most ever in franchise history.Lillard also joined some elite company in surpassing the 7,000-career point mark. Hes the fifth-fastest playyer in NBA history to tally at least 7,000 points and 2,000 assists behind Oscar Robertson, Tiny Archibald, Dwayne Wade and LeBron James. Wilt Chamberlain Jersey. illards 27 points Wednesday night werent enough in Portlands 118-115 overtime loss at Phoenix. The Blazers were up 90-83 on the Suns midway through the fourth quarter, but couldnt close the deal.Up six, up seven, youve got to put them away, CJ McCollum said. A team like that with good players, theyre going to fight, especially at home. Once they see theyve got a chance then theyre really going to try to turn it up. Its a learning experience. Obviously, you dont want to have too many of those.McCollum scored a season-high 24 on 8-of-18 shooting from the floor, including 3-6 from 3-point range, against the Suns. Evan Turner had 11 points and 10 rebounds.The Mavericks have enjoyed success in the series with Portland. Dallas has won four straight at home and 26 of the last 32 games. The Mavs havent lost a season series since 2009-10.Nowitzki is expected to make his American Airlines Center debut after missing last weeks home opener with a stomach illness. He returned against the Jazz after missing two games.Nowitzki scored only nine points and admitted to be winded.Ive just got to keep battling through it and get my stamina back, said Nowitzki, who was also experiencing soreness in his Achilles while out.Portland should be without center Festus Ezeli, whos nursing a left knee injury. Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' ' 

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