Add in the likes of Davydenko and 2008 champion Novak Djokovic and the men's title race looks too close to call, while Becker believes the return of Belgian pair Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin has give the women's draw a real shot in the arm.

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Two of Shakhtar's Brazilian front four, Jadson and Costa, combined superbly only for Costa's shot to draw a fine save from Valdes, who was called into action again shortly afterwards when he saved Jadson's 20-yard effort after an exchange of passes with Costa.

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The Rebels were given possession and Henderson's off-balance shot failed to draw iron.

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