He's is low in ATP ranking list, he's been in the top 10 since 2005 and only dropped out last year simply because of the injury that kept him out for a really long time, and there was no way he's ATP points would have remained, so, in other words his low ranking isn't a factor decided by him playing terribly or losing his form, but rather not playing at all. Unlike other players around equal rankings currently as Nadal, Nadal will get to play every major grand slam this year, if he doesn't withdraw through injury or other reasons, and he wouldn't need to go through any qualifying phase for that.
Man should have retired while still clapping hard; I've always like it when people leave it at the clapping stage rather than waiting until they've lost everything before retiring. Tiger Woods, Alonso, and Hamilton were all monarchs, with the world at their feet. There is nothing else to watch about them now. They don't even interest me anymore...
Submitted answers - a must win round for me.
Yeah, I would agree with you, but with these sportsmen it's always a very tough decision to call it quit on a sports and passion they've dedicated all their to, It's not not really about the revenue but rather the joy they derive every time they step on the court to do their thing.
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Speaking of free points; it seems I might have to protest on this, for 4 freaking seasons I've never gotten just a single one
My players have lost some morale after this early elimination but I'm trying to prepare them for our next game. We need to be ready for a tough challenge against vd309. It is nice to see an F1 question in this round. To be honest I haven't been following NBA regularly this season. But I will do my best on that question too. 
Seeing Palmer among the questions reminds me of how I got eliminated in the cup. 
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