Players Under the Microscope / Editor / 22 March 2007 /

Guillermo Canas has spoken of his desire to get back into the men's world top 20 ahead of the Miami Masters.
The Argentine is starting his career from scratch again following a 15-month ban for doping offences but made all the headlines last week at Indian Wells when he brought world number one Roger Federer's long winning streak to a grinding halt.

The former world number eight swings back into action this week at the Sony Ericsson Open, where he faces another player looking to kick-start his stuttering career, Britain's number two, Tim Henman.

Canas has a 5-1 career record against Henman, including three wins in Grand Slams as well as in their most recent encounter, two years ago at Indian Wells.

Henman crashed out of the same tournament in the first round last week and has won just one singles match in 2007 after injury delayed the start to his season.

Canas, meanwhile, is looking to continue his hot form as he bids to get back amongst the men's big guns.
"I come back very motivated and with a lot of energy," he said.

"My goal is to get back in the world top 20 by the end of this year.

"I think I am playing good tennis and I am confident of achieving this."
Canas is the 1.37 favourite to book his place in the second round with victory over Henman, who can be backed at 3.6 in the Match Odds market. Canas is also available at 1.99 and 4.4 to win in straight sets and two sets to one respectively.

Canas is trading at 350 to cause a major upset in Miami and win the tournament, while Swiss giant, Federer, is the market leader on 1.51.

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