Miami Men’s Preview: Djokovic Looks To Get Back On Track, Federer In The Field
Posted by Sean Randall on March 19th, 2019 @ 4:29 pm
The tour shifts from the dry desert of Indian Wells across the country to the tropical, lush climate of Miami where the tournament finds its new home in a ….PARKING LOT. That’s right, the event has moved from the scenic sand beaches of Key Biscayne to concrete slab at the Hard Rock Stadium just off of I-95. What breathtaking vistas!
Before I slack further on the event, I will say having …
Stars Serena, Stephens, Osaka Assemble At The New Miami Open
Posted by Jeremy Davis on March 18th, 2019 @ 10:38 pm
A brand-spanking new Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium will open its door for main draw play tomorrow for women’s singles. After an incredibly unpredictable Indian Wells event, will we see even more surprises in Florida?
The same players are back for the second big event on the WTA calendar this month. Eight-time winner Serena Williams returns along with defending champion Sloane Stephens, World No. 1 Naomi Osaka and every …
Thiem Takes Down Federer For First Masters Crown At Indian Wells
Posted by Sean Randall on March 17th, 2019 @ 11:58 pm
I said in my preview that when it came down crunch time, Dominic Thiem wouldn’t be able to put away Roger Federer. But tonight, in a hard-fought final between the two, Thiem didn’t flinch when he got his chance to take down the GOAT, serving it out at 15 to win the biggest title of his lifetime 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 in just over two hours.
“It’s unreal,” said Thiem. “It’s …
Teen Andreescu Shocks Kerber At Indian Wells For First WTA Title
Posted by Staff on March 17th, 2019 @ 9:23 pm
Bianca Andreescu completed one of the most stunning runs in recent WTA memory. The Canadian ranked outside the Top 150 at No. 152 at the start of the year, and now is a Premier Mandatory champion after shocking Angelique Kerber 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 to win the Indian Wells title Sunday.
“It’s been a crazy ride,” Andreescu said. “Truly a Cinderella story. Naomi did this last year. And now to be able …
Nadal Pulls Out, Leaves Federer v Thiem For Indian Wells Title, Who’s The Pick?
Posted by Sean Randall on March 16th, 2019 @ 9:35 pm
The big question of the day in the tennis world was would Rafael Nadal be able to play his Indian Wells semifinal match against Roger Federer? Not surprisingly, the answer was no.
That right knee Rafa tweaked yesterday in his tough win over Karen Khachanov, simply wasn’t good enough to go today. Nor will it be ready for Miami, so Rafa’s already looking ahead to the clay. And it’s probably the …
Rafael Nadal Pulls Out Of Federer Match, Miami Due To Knee
Posted by Staff on March 16th, 2019 @ 2:29 pm
Rafael Nadal’s knee wasn’t ready in time today for his big semifinal showdown against Roger Federer at Indian Wells.
Just a few hours before their scheduled match, Nadal had to withdraw because of the lingering issue with his right knee from the second set against Karen Khachanov yesterday.
“As I said yesterday after the match, I felt that something happened in the knee,” Nadal said. “I wanted to try my best …
Andreescu Continues Stunning Run At Indian Wells, Gets Kerber In Final
Posted by Staff on March 16th, 2019 @ 9:31 am
Bianca Andreescu’s incredible breakout at Indian Wells continued Friday night in the Indian Wells desert. The 18-year-old who ranked outside the Top 150 at the start of the year, finds herself in the biggest final of her career after stunning world No. 6 Elina Svitolina 6-3, 2-6, 6-4.
“I’m actually shaking right now,” said Andreescu. “It’s just so incredible. I’m honestly speechless, speechless.”
The compact yet powerful Andreescu was down early in …
Wounded Nadal To Face Federer At Indian Wells; SF Picks And Pans
Posted by Sean Randall on March 15th, 2019 @ 10:50 pm
The Roger Federer – Rafael Nadal semifinal showdown we all wanted to see in the Indian Wells desert is happening… We hope!
That’s because during his 7-6(2), 7-6(2) win over the big Russian Karen Khachanov, Rafa showed signs of a knee issue three games into the second set.
Nadal needed treatment and strapping on that right knee and then proceeded to hobble around. Khachanov had chances and later had a set point …
Kerber Ends Venus Run At Indian Wells, Will Face Red-Hot Bencic in SF; Andreescu v Svitolina
Posted by Staff on March 15th, 2019 @ 9:29 am
Angelique Kerber ended Venus Williams’s run at Indian Wells Thursday night in the quarterfinals. Kerber and Williams battled in a tight first set, but then German, who was down 4-2 early, pulled away from the visibly ailing Williams who struggled with her shoulder on her serve.
Kerber advanced 7-6(3), 6-3 to her third Indian Wells semifinal, first since 2013.
“Today I think she played really tricky, but in the good way,” Kerber …
Federer, Nadal On Brink Of Indian Wells SF; Raonic, Thiem Set Saturday Meeting
Posted by Staff on March 15th, 2019 @ 12:36 am
It was a largely anti-climatic day for the men at Indian Wells. Milos Raonic returned for the fourth to the Indian Wells final four after thumping newcomer Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-4 in their afternoon collision.
Raonic, who have to overcome a 4-1 third set deficit in the third round to Marcus Giron, has stepped up his game winning straights over Jan-Lennard Struff and today the Serbian teen.
“In a few key moments …
Federer, Nadal Close In On Indian Wells SF Showdown; Thiem v Monfils Tonight
Posted by Staff on March 14th, 2019 @ 10:06 am
Tournament favorites Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal moved to within one match of the Saturday semifinal at Indian Wells yesterday. Both won in awesome fashion under the bright desert sun.
Nadal was up first in a rare 11am match, but the early start didn’t bother the Spaniard who did lose his serve but really had no trouble against the Serb qualifier Filip Krajinovic in a 6-3, 6-4 win.
Federer was on later …
Andreescu Pounds Muguruza At Indian Wells; Venus v Kerber Thurs
Posted by Staff on March 14th, 2019 @ 9:43 am
Bianca Andreescu continued her breakout season Wednesday at Indian Well pounding former No. 1 Garbine Muguruza 6-0, 6-1 to reach her biggest semifinal of her career.
“I just went out there, went for it. I didn’t focus on who was on the other side,” said Andreescu. “It really helped me, and I used my serve to my advantage. She didn’t serve so well today, so I took advantage of that, as …
Djokovic Stunned By Kohlschreiber At Indian Wells; Federer, Nadal Advance
Posted by Staff on March 13th, 2019 @ 10:31 am
Novak Djokovic stumbled in the third round at Indian Wells Tuesday, falling to German veteran Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4, 6-4.
The 35-year-old Kohlschreiber entered the match 0-11 against No. 1s and 1-8 against Djokovic. The match was resumed from 1-0 in the first after rain Sunday night.
“It’s a very special win today,” Kohlschreiber said. “I had a great strategy to play against him. I had two good wins. So everything came together. …
Former Champions Osaka, Halep Fall At Indian Wells While Venus Keeps Winning
Posted by Staff on March 13th, 2019 @ 9:58 am
In her first career title defense, top seed and world No. 1 Naomi Osaka fell in the fourth round at Indian Wells yesterday to the resurgent Swiss Belinda Bencic 6-3, 6-1.
“She’s the No. 1 player in the world. She won everything in the past couple of months,” Bencic said. “I played I think a great match. I’m really happy with myself.
“I think I served really good. The first set …
Big 3 Federer, Nadal, Djokovic On Today At Indian Wells; Zverev Out
Posted by Staff on March 12th, 2019 @ 10:47 am
Because of late evening showers at Indian Wells, Novak Djokovic was only able to play one against Philipp Kohlschreiber, so the Serb will be forced to finish today as part of a very star-heavy line which also includes Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Djokovic’s match was the only third round of the top half to not finish. His (or Kohlschreiber’s) opponent awaits tomorrow, and that’s Gael Monfils who cruised to a …