Very simple equation.
- Roddick made the QFs last year, he lost in the 1st round this year.
- Hewitt made the final in 04 and lost in the semis.
- Safin lost in the 1st round in 04, and didn't play this year.
This means Safin had the smallest loss of points compared to Hewitt and Roddick and was able to take over their spot in the Entry Rankings.
- Roddick made the QFs last year, he lost in the 1st round this year.
- Hewitt made the final in 04 and lost in the semis.
- Safin lost in the 1st round in 04, and didn't play this year.
This means Safin had the smallest loss of points compared to Hewitt and Roddick and was able to take over their spot in the Entry Rankings.