Preview and Picks for the finals of Stuttgart and Rome.

Rome Final

(#3 seed) Rafael Nadal  vs.  (#13 seed) David Ferrer

The two best clay courters playing at this particular moment.  Nadal is close to impossible to beat on the red stuff, but David Ferrer going into this match has the most match wins on clay this season.  Its not going to be enough.  I'd pick Ferrer to beat anyone not named Nadal or Federer.  Ferrer will make it interesting for a bit, but Nadal unfortunately will win in straight sets.

Pick - Nadal

RESULT:  Rafael Nadal 7-5, 6-2.

Stuttgart Final

(#7 seed) Samantha Stosur  vs.  (unseeded) Justine Henin

Samantha Stosur is undefeated on clay this year.  Justine Henin before her retirement dominated the clay court season.  Henin isn't quite what she once was, but is looking better and better with each passing match.  Stosur is in top form, and is playing probably the best tennis of her life.  This is a tough match to call, but I have a feeling Henin will win her first tournament since coming out of retirement.

Pick - Henin

RESULT:  Justine Henin 6-4, 2-6, 6-1.