It has been a disappointing week for me so far as you will see here from my Monte-Carlo predictions.  Today’s surprise saw an inspired Thomasz Bellucci take out David Ferrer in straight sets, 6-3 6-2.  I still have seven of the eight quarter-finalists left so things could look up if I can predict the latter…

You can now view my full predictions for this week’s tournament in Monte-Carlo here.  I have gone for the top eight seeds to all reach the quarter-finals, but fancy Tipsarevic to spring a surprise by reaching the semi-finals.

The men’s clay court season well and truly kicks off this week in the most luxurious of settings in Monte-Carlo.  Here is my preview to the draw…. First projected quarter-final – Novak Djokovic (1) v David Ferrer (5) Novak Djokovic returns to Monte-Carlo having skipped the tournament last year and will open his title bid…