...considering that
1. Zhenya is in bad form (lacking speed, etc)... and he will be tired (no matter what he says after playing doubles)
2. Michail had success on clay (seems like he likes playing on clay) - in 2002 he won Stuttgart, was in 2 semis
3. he seems mentally strong to me
4. finally he defeated Mathieu in Sopot (should have some confidence) 2-6 6-0 6-4
c'mon Shamil... let Misha play!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1. Zhenya is in bad form (lacking speed, etc)... and he will be tired (no matter what he says after playing doubles)
2. Michail had success on clay (seems like he likes playing on clay) - in 2002 he won Stuttgart, was in 2 semis
3. he seems mentally strong to me
4. finally he defeated Mathieu in Sopot (should have some confidence) 2-6 6-0 6-4
c'mon Shamil... let Misha play!!!!!!!!!!!!!