Djokovic Crashes Out Of Indian Wells, Zverev Falls; Federer, Del Potro Advance
Posted by Staff on March 12th, 2018 @ 9:52 am
Novak Djokovic’s return ended with more questions than answers at Indian Wells Sunday. The 5-time champion looked good early on against qualifier Taro Daniel, but after a slew of errors – especially off the backhand – it was Daniel who came away with the shock 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-1 win.
By the end of the match, Djokovic was barely moving for some of Daniel’s winning shots, and, as he did in a …
Serena, Venus Set Up Monday Showdown At Indian Wells; Keys Can’t Solve Collins
Posted by Staff on March 11th, 2018 @ 10:43 am
Serena and Venus Williams will meet again Monday at Indian Wells in the third round. The two who boycotted the event for many years after a 2001 incident at the event.
Venus cruised past Sorona Cirstea 6-3, 6-4 but Serena had to figth hard to beat Kiki Bertens. The Dutchwoman was the better player early and served for the opening set at 5-4, but couldn’t close falling in the end 7-6(5), …
Federer Stopped By Rain At Indian Wells, Dimitrov Upset; Djokovic Returns Sunday
Posted by Staff on March 11th, 2018 @ 10:19 am
About the only thing that can stop Roger Federer these days is Mother Nature. After a brief rain delay to the start of his opening match last night against Federico Delbonis, the Swiss avoided some early bumps before rolling out to a 6-3, 2-2 lead. And then the rains returned canceling the night at about 10:30pm local time.
Federer and the Argentine will resume this afternoon.
Before the rains, Spanish veteran Fernando …
Undefeated Federer Opens Play Saturday At Indian Wells; Young Guns De Minaur, Auger-Aliassime Impress
Posted by Staff on March 10th, 2018 @ 10:58 am
Roger Federer takes the stage tonight at Indian Wells. The Swiss is 12-0 on the season and is seeking a record sixth Indian Wells title. He’ll open against Federico Delbonis who beat Federer in their only meeting in Hamburg in 2013.
“You always have [something to prove]. As much as I’d like to tell you, ‘Yeah, it doesn’t matter how I play here’, I didn’t come here to lose in …
Muguruza Out At Indian Wells As Americans Score Upsets; Williams, Azarenka-Stephens Saturday
Posted by Staff on March 10th, 2018 @ 10:10 am
Garbine Muguruza continued her non-Slam slump falling in her opening match at the Indian Wells Masters to unheralded American Sachia Vickery 2-6, 7-5, 6-1.
Muguruza, who hasn’t won a title since Wimbledon, led in the match by a set and held points for 4-0 in the second. But the Spaniard couldn’t put away Vickery who won the last five games and 12 of the final 14 points of the match.
“I’m going …
Moms Serena, Azarenka Win In Comebacks At Indian Wells; Muguruza, Halep Friday
Posted by Staff on March 9th, 2018 @ 8:15 am
Recent mothers Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka were big winners Thursday night at the Indian Wells Masters.
In her first official tour match since winning the Australian Open in 2017, Serena survived a good effort from Zarina Diyas to advance 7-5, 6-3.
“It was incredible,” Serena said on court. “It’s been over a year and a kid later – and I get to go home now to her.
“It definitely wasn’t easy. I’ve …
Osaka Ousts Sharapova At Indian Wells; Moms Serena, Azarenka Return Today
Posted by Staff on March 8th, 2018 @ 9:45 am
Two-time champion Maria Sharapova fell out of the Indian Wells Masters on opening night at the event. The former No. 1 had no answer for the overpowering 20-year-old Naomi Osaka who scored a 6-4, 6-4 victory.
“I knew [Sharapova] would fight for everything because I’ve watched her since I was little,” Osaka said. “I was just really honored to play her.
“Everybody knows that she fights for every point, so I just …
Serena, Maria, Victoria Unseeded? Bring on Indian Wells! — Preview
Posted by Staff on March 7th, 2018 @ 5:54 pm
Former No. 1s Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka all unseeded?
It will be anarchy in the desert this week at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, where all the top players are in attendance, including the comeback queens who used to top the charts.
Serena vs. Venus third round? Stay tuned.
Here’s a look at the four sections of the draw:
TOP QUARTER
Top 4 Seeds: (1) Simona Halep, (6) Jelena Ostapenko, …
Indian Wells Draw: Djokovic Makes Return, But Can He Stop Defending Champ Federer?
Posted by Sean Randall on March 6th, 2018 @ 10:44 pm
Unfortunately, injuries continue to be a big story on the men’s tour this year, and the first Masters event of the season has been hit hard with withdrawals. But there is some hope, we hope. The beleaguered Novak Djokovic is set to return from a hand surgery a month ago and he’s joined by fellow 5-time champion Roger Federer along with former finalists Juan Martin Del Potro, Milos Raonic and …
Del Potro Wins Big Man Battle Against Anderson for ATP Acapulco Acclaim
Posted by Jeremy Davis on March 4th, 2018 @ 2:31 pm
With his big frame and a history of wrist problems, Juan Martin del Potro is unlikely to match Roger Federer’s longevity on tour. But the 29-year-old Argentine showed he has plenty of championship-level tennis left in him, on Saturday night defeating Kevin Anderson 6-4, 6-4 for the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC title in Acapulco.
The 6-foot-6 Del Potro improved to 7-0 career against 6-foot-8 Anderson.
“It’s a very special tournament …
Fiery Fognini Loses 1st 13 Points Then Wins ATP Sao Paulo Championship
Posted by Jeremy Davis on March 4th, 2018 @ 1:48 pm
At age 30, Fabio Fognini is showing he is far from retiring, far from no longer receiving fines for his outlandish behavior, and far from no longer winning titles, as he displayed Saturday in Sao Paulo.
The Italian 5-foot-10 stallion won his first title since 2017 Gstaad, also on clay, after defeating 22-year-old riser Nicolas Jarry 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the championship match at the Brasil Open.
“It is never easy to …
Tsurenko Tops Voegele to Defend WTA Acapulco Title
Posted by Staff on March 4th, 2018 @ 1:21 pm
Lesia Tsurenko defended her WTA Acapulco title from a set down on Saturday night, defeating unseeded Swiss Stefanie Voegele 5-7, 7-6(2), 6-2 in the final of the Abierto Mexicano TELCEL presentado por HSBC.
Voegele pushed the 2017 champion Tsurenko to almost three hours over three sets, coming into the final after an inspiring week that included an upset over No. 1 seed Sloane Stephens.
“It’s such a special tournament for me, winning …
Bautista Agut Turns Around Drought for ATP Dubai Title
Posted by Staff on March 3rd, 2018 @ 10:33 pm
No. 3-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut stopped a three-match losing streak to win the ATP Dubai title on Saturday, in the final defeating hot-handed No. 2 seed Lucas Pouille 6-3, 6-4 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
“I played very good, very aggressively,” Bautista Agut said after claiming his second title of 2018. “I didn’t give him all the court, all the control of the game. I played very good tennis …
Sadly, Here’s Who Won’t Be At Indian Wells
Posted by Staff on March 2nd, 2018 @ 6:03 pm
The list on injured continues to grow on the men’s tour. Already, several players have withdraw from Indian Wells (and Miami). Here’s the running list:
Rafael Nadal (plus Miami)
Stan Wawrinka (plus Miami)
Andy Murray (plus Miami)
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
David Goffin
Richard Gasquet
One bit of hope is that Novak Djokovic is still expected to compete. The event begins in a week.
Rafael Nadal Is Now Out Of Indian Wells And Miami
Posted by Staff on March 2nd, 2018 @ 5:55 pm
Rafael Nadal made won’t be playing any hard court matches this month. The former world No. 1 officially withdrew from both Indian Wells and Miami as he continues recovery from a hip injury sustained at the Australian Open.
“Hi everyone. Unfortunately, the injury I suffered in Acapulco before starting the tournament is in the same area as the one suffered in Melbourne,” Nadal wrote on social media. “I won’t be able …