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November 9th, 2012

Federer Says He’ll Investigate Why The ATP Turned Down An $800K Infusion Into Indian Wells Prize Money

Indian Wells wanted to raise their prize money levels in the earlier rounds, but the ATP turned down the proposal leaving player president Roger Federer to investigate.

Posted by Staff @ 10:23 am in Indian Wells | 7 Comments »

March 23rd, 2012

Tennis TV Frustration: You Can’t Watch Nadal, Isner And Venus Battle In Miami Today, But You Can Watch Challenger Action!!

Why is there no TV coverage of Miami today, but you can watch Challenger play from Bath and Marrakesh?

Posted by Sean Randall @ 2:57 pm in Indian Wells, Miami, Tennis on TV | 9 Comments »

March 18th, 2012

Rafael Nadal: Finishing With A Victory Is The Best Way To Finish, Even If It’s Doubles

Rafael Nadal walked away from the desert with his second doubles title at Indian Wells.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 11:15 pm in Indian Wells | 10 Comments »

March 18th, 2012

Roger Federer: I Can’t Believe Myself, I’ve Won Six Of The Last Eight Events I’ve Played [Video]

A joyous Roger Federer can’t believe how well he’s been playing.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 10:59 pm in Indian Wells, Videos | 57 Comments »

March 18th, 2012

Federer Slams Nadal, Meets Isner For Indian Wells Title; Can Big John Beat Djokovic, Roger And Nadal This Weekend?

Roger Federer got back on top of Rafael Nadal to set up a surprising showdown with John Inser in the Indian Wells semifinals.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 12:52 am in Indian Wells | 358 Comments »

March 17th, 2012

John Isner: Not Many People Can Say They’ve Beaten A World No. 1, I Will Always Be Able To Say I Did!

John Isner stunned World No. 1 Novak Djokovic to move into his first Masters 1000 final and crack the Top 10.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 8:09 pm in Indian Wells | 48 Comments »

March 17th, 2012

Novak Djokovic: It’s Frustrating When Somebody Serves Over 70% With That Angle And Accuracy

Novak Djokovic explains his frustration in returning John Isner’s serve.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 6:57 pm in Indian Wells | 17 Comments »

March 17th, 2012

Roger Federer: The Slow Indian Wells Court Helps Rafa

Roger Federer says the slow Indian Wells court is suited for his semifinal opponent today, Rafael Nadal.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 11:07 am in Indian Wells | 97 Comments »

March 17th, 2012

For The First Time It’s Federer v Nadal At Indian Wells, Who’s The Pick? Djokovic Nears Desert Repeat

Can Roger Federer stem the tide on an outdoor hardcourt against Rafael Nadal?

Posted by Sean Randall @ 12:16 am in Indian Wells | 337 Comments »

March 16th, 2012

John Isner: Nadal Is An X Factor In Doubles; I’ll Have To Serve Well To Beat Djokovic

John Isner looks ahead at possible playing Nadal and Djokovic Saturday in Indian Wells.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 12:42 pm in Indian Wells | 26 Comments »

March 16th, 2012

Djokovic, Isner Reach One Indian Wells SF; Will Federer Face Nadal In The Other?

Novak Djokovic is into one semifinal, will Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal clash in the other?

Posted by Sean Randall @ 1:03 am in Indian Wells | 304 Comments »

March 14th, 2012

Djokovic, Federer Struggle, Azarenka Rolls at Indian Wells; Thursday Preview

“I was pissed, yeah, in the first set especially losing 6-love is not fun,” Radwanska said. “Especially when you expect that you’re at this kind of level that you can beat anyone. But then I was seeing that she was playing just too good.”

Posted by Staff @ 10:51 pm in Indian Wells | 102 Comments »

March 14th, 2012

Rafael Nadal: Dolgopolov Is A Crazy Player

Rafael Nadal calls Alexandr Dolgopolov a crazy player.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 12:59 pm in Indian Wells | 6 Comments »

March 14th, 2012

Roger Federer: I’m Still Not 100% Over The Flu, But Feeling Better; I Was Impressed By Raonic

Roger Federer admits he’s still battling the flu bug.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 12:49 pm in Indian Wells | 4 Comments »

March 13th, 2012

Novak Djokovic: If I Could Go Back In Time I’d Love To Play Sampras And Try To Return His Serve

Novak Djokovic says he’d love to go back in time and play Pete Sampras.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 9:38 am in Indian Wells | 7 Comments »