If Stockholm Open preview

If Stockholm Open
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Dates: October 6-12, 2008
Draw Size: 32
Surface: Hard
Prize Money: $713,000; men’s singles champion: $115,5002007
Singles Final: Ivo Karlovic, CRO, def. Thomas Johansson, SWE, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1
Official Web site: http://www.stockholmopen.se/

Top story lines:
1. After finishing his professional tennis career after this week’s tournament, how will Swedish tennis legend Jonas Bjorkman be remembered by the tennis world?
2. Can World No. 7 David Nalbandian win his second title of the year?
3. Can former Australian Open champion Thomas Johansson match his 2007 If Stockholm Open results by reaching the finals again?

Justin’s notable first round match-ups:
1. No. 1 David Nalbandian vs. Bobby Reynolds
2. No. 7 Albert Montanes vs. Thomas Johansson

Potential notable late round match:
No. 3 Jarkko Nieminen vs. No. 6 Jose Acasuso, Quarterfinals

Watch out for…
1. No. 4 Robin Soderling
2. Kei Nishikori

Champion prediction:
Justin: No. 1 David Nalbandian