It's been a great season so far for the big-serving Russian, who recently hit a career-high ranking. He racked up some fine results on the slick indoor surfaces, which was no great surprise. However, his good form has continued since the switch to the slow clay and a runners-up spot in Munich suggests he is capable of making the second week here for the first time in his career.
TEN-YEAR GRAND SLAM HISTORY
07
06
05
04
03
02
01
00
99
98
Australian Open
3R
1R
2R
1R
4R
3R
3R
-
-
-
French Open
-
2R
2R
3R
2R
1R
1R
-
-
-
Wimbledon
-
3R
4R
1R
2R
4R
4R
-
-
-
US Open
-
SF
3R
3R
1R
-
3R
-
-
-
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