Here are some highlights from the men’s Indian Wells draw.

Novak Djokovic started his press conference with that classic line before he was even asked any questions.

Andy Murray is under fire for his words and performance in Dubai.

A month ago the Dubai tennis event looked like it had another incredible field of players.

Roger Federer made an appearance at the Dubai player party Tuesday night.

Nikolay Dayvdenko has retired from his match in Dubai.

Notes: Roger Federer withdraws at the last minute with a lung infection; the appearance-money-laden Dubai event feature five of the Top 10; openers of interest include (8) Simon vs. Baghdatis, (5) Tsonga vs. the hot-handed Llodra; Andy Roddick pulled out of the event with no reason given; that’s around a mil saved by the Dubai organizers with Federer’s withdrawal; Djokovic beat David Ferrer in last year’s final; Federer said, “I’m hoping to be back for Indian Wells. But of course there are no promises. This is something that with proper treatment will be finished. I’ve been taking it easy, relaxing as much as possible. My breathing is a bit difficult and everything feels a bit slow. I can’t take any chances until I’m fit again. It could be better, it could be worse.”

The Dubai draw has been released. Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are the top two seeds.

Here’s a funny story out of England on Andy Murray.

Writing this goes against everything I’ve been saying lately, but I just have to get this off my chest.