That's my prediction. Even though, Roger was a little bit off last week, in Indian Wells, I think he's likely, to make his comeback here and win his second title of the year.
Nadal, who has often been Roger's foil, recently stated that he's been having excruciating pain, from his wisdom teeth. It's caused him to miss a few days of practice but he's back at it now and will be looking to win his first title in Miami. Nadal has been to the finals of this tournament twice, in 2005 and 08 but whether he'll win here or not, is a whole nother matter. The courts here are pretty fast and that usually doesn't bode well for him. Nadal, hasn't won a title in 10 months and I don't see that changing until the start of the clay court season, where he'll probably resume his dominating ways, pick up a bunch of titles, and get himself back in contention for the number one ranking.
Novak Djokovic, and the defending champion Andy Murray, are also serious contenders for the title. Djokovic, has had a tough start to 2010, even though his current ranking is the highest it's ever been, he hasn't had many victories over players ranked in the top 10. I see him getting upset early in this tournament.
Murray, seems to be the more consistent of the two, for the time being, I'll pick him to meet Roger in the finals. With Nadal, reaching the semis and Djokovic, losing in the quarters.
Other dark horses include, Andy Roddick, Fernando Verdasco, Jo Wilfried Tsonga, and John Isner. Honestly, of all these players, Isner, seems like the most likely player to make a major impact in the tournament. He's got an amazing serve, great ground strokes (that are usually consistent) and he's good on the returns. I still believe, Isner, has a real chance at a slam but if he's going to do it, then it's got to be within the next couple of years.
Otherwise, the competition will pass him by.
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