2008 ATP Grand Slam Odds - Roger Federer Grand Slam Win-Total Odds

Okay, after having won three Grand Slam titles in three of the last four seasons, there's not much question that the world's No. 1 men's tennis player, the incomparable Roger Federer, is a lock to win at least another three slams next season right?

Not only that, but Federer also possesses a very strong possibility of winning his first French Open title in 2008 to complete a career -and calendar - Grand Slam.

While that may be the popular thinking among most tennis fans, this article will give tennis fans and bettors several reasons to think that the indomitable Federer, will have a slightly tougher road to a Grand Slam tile in 2008 than at any time of his incredible four-year domination of the sport.

Here is a look at Federer's 2008 Grand Slam victory total odds at mostt online sports wagering web sites.

None +1000

One +400

Two +160

Three +180

Four +750

Analysis: While it is an indisputable fact that Federer has won three Grand Slams in each of the past four seasons, I fully believe that, not only is Federer going to have a tougher road to winning his usual three titles and his first possible French Open title in 2008, but that he is actually going to take a step backwards next season in Grand Slam titles.

Let me explain before the free offers for psychiatric advice start to follow.

First off, I believe the improvement in one player alone - Novak Djokovic - is going to cost Federer at least one Grand Slam title in 2008.

If you saw Djokovic fall to Federer in the final of the U.S. Open, not to mention the spectacular growth he showed during the season, and you can easily arrive at the same conclusion that Djovokic is ready for a Grand Slam breakthrough in 2008.

The young Serbian won five ATP titles in 2007 and reached the finals at the ATP Masteries at Indian Wells as well as the U.S. Open Finals where he fell to Federer, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2), 6-4 in an absolute thriller in his first Grand Slam finals appearance.

Djokovic also went a solid 19-4 in Grand Sklam play losing only to Federer and Rafael Nadal, the world's No.1 and 2 players. Djokovic's 43 hard court wins were just one less than the leader, Federer managed, and I'm going on record right now to say that Djokovic wins his first career slam title in 2008, likely the Slam of the year, Australian Open.

I'm also going to go with Nadal to win his fourth consecutive French Open, leaving Federer with the two most prestigious titles in the world, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.

Now, I won't even mention the fact that, should Hall of Fame inductee Pete Sampras, the all-time men's career leader in Grand Slam titles, make any sort of comeback, particularly at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, Federer could, (gasp), win only one Grand Slam in 2008.

While nothing is set in stone, not even Federer's three annual Grand Slam victories, one thing is certain, the 2008 ATP season figures to be one of the most exciting in recent memory.

ATP Free Pick: Even if Sampras makes a brief comeback to play in select events, I like Federer to win at least two (2) Grand Slams in 2008. Again, I genuinely see either Djokovic or a come-backing Sampras, taking one of Federer's Grand Slam titles away In 2008, most likely Djokovic.

So, my Grand Slam number for the world's No. 1 player in 2008 is two (2).

Just remember, when it happens, you heard it here first.