Wimbledon 2012: Sportsmail picks its 10 men to watch at SW19

By Sportsmail Reporter

Published: 05:09 EST, 18 June 2012 | Updated: 05:09 EST, 18 June 2012

With Wimbledon just days away, Sportsmail looks at 10 competitors in the men's pool that are sure to make it a tournament to remember.

Rafael Nadal managed to finally beat world No 1 Novak Djokovic at the French Open, as Andy Murray searches for his first Grand Slam title in front of his home crowd.

Man to beat: Novak Djokovic is defending his title at SW19

Novak Djokovic

Djokovic gave hope to the rest that he is human by losing to Rafael Nadal at the French Open - the first time he has lost a grand slam final since dominating the men's game 18 months ago.

One defeat does not mean his crown has slipped, though, and the Serbian very much remains the man to beat.

Rafael Nadal

The Spaniard finally seems to have broken the spell Djokovic has held over him for the last year and could not be in better form having again ruled the clay-court season, culminating in a record seventh French title by beating Djokovic. Wimbledon title number three looks a distinct possibility.

Up for it? Rafael Nadal hoped to dethrone Djokovic

Roger Federer

For some, Federer is becoming the forgotten man of men's tennis, which is ludicrous given his record and standing as arguably the greatest player of all-time.

Recent grand slams suggest he can no longer compete with Djokovic and Nadal - his last win was in January 2010 - but the lure of a seventh SW19 title will spur him on.

Andy Murray

The perennial great British hope, Murray remains a strong contender but doubts over his ability to topple Djokovic or Nadal remain.

He was broken by the former at the Australian Open and was knocked out of the French at the quarters. In a summer of British sporting euphoria, all eyes will be on him.

Still trying: Andy Murray is hoping to win his first Grand Slam tournament

Juan Martin del Potro

The fiery Argentinian is still to show the form that saw him threaten to make the big four a five before injury struck.

He was unlucky to run into a belligerent Nadal at Wimbledon a year ago and, if he gets a good draw, he could go far.

David Ferrer

Arguably the most consistent player on the tour behind the usual suspects, the Spaniard accounted for Murray in France and is a solid player in every department, even if grass is not his preferred surface.

Permanence of class: Roger Federer is vying to win his seventh Wimbledon crown

Bernard Tomic

Australia's heir to Lleyton Hewitt, teenager Tomic caused quite a stir a year ago, accounting for some big names including Robin Soderling on his way to a quarter-final spot. He is unlikely to win it, but SW19 is clearly a special place for him so progress could be possible.

Mardy Fish

Fish's realisation of his clear talent has been one of the highlights of the last year, although his shock withdrawal from the French with a heart condition raises questions over the level of fitness he will bring to London.

Exciting: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has provided some scintillating tennis this season

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

Few will forget charismatic Frenchman Tsonga's stunning come-from-behind quarter-final win over Federer last year, but to land that elusive maiden major, he needs to do it consistently.

So far, he has not shown that he can, but he is always good value for the crowd and the tournament.

John Isner

The giant American has shown there is more to his game than big serving and durability, and the grass will suit him.

A good draw could see him finally go deep into a tournament.

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