Vesnina Ends 4-Year Drought with WTA Indian Wells Title
Posted by Staff on March 19th, 2017 @ 10:17 pm
No. 14 seed Elena Vesnina became the unlikeliest winner in the history of the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday, in the all-Russian final defeating two-time Grand Slam winner Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-6(6), 5-7, 6-4 to win her third career WTA title.
Last year the 30-year-old Vesnina lost in the first round of qualifying.
“Tennis is awesome, I can say,” Vesnina said.
The final lasted just over three hours, the longest Indian Wells final …
6-Time Champion Novak Djokovic Is Now Officially Out Of Miami With An Elbow Injury
Posted by Staff on March 19th, 2017 @ 1:32 pm
It’s official, for the first time in his career Novak Djokovic will not play in the Miami Open which begins on Wednesday.
In a statement on social media today, Djokovic cited a bad elbow as the reason for his withdrawal.
“I have some very disappointing news to share with you regarding the Miami Open tournament,” Sharapova said. “My doctor has strongly advised against play because my elbow injury, that I keep carrying …
Federer, Wawrinka Roll Into All-Swiss Indian Wells Final, Who’s The Pick?
Posted by Sean Randall on March 18th, 2017 @ 10:50 pm
After days of mayhem, things settled down on semifinal Saturday at Indian Wells, as form finally held. Both Swiss players dominated, more or less, to advance to the first all-Swiss final at a hardcourt Masters.
Wawrinka was up first against the surprise of the tournament, Pablo Carreno Busta. The hard-hitting 25-year-old Spaniard had caught fire since Australia reaching his fourth straight semifinal and his first at the Masters level this week. …
World No. 1 Andy Murray Officially Withdraws From Miami With An Elbow Injury
Posted by Staff on March 18th, 2017 @ 1:12 pm
Two-time tournament champion Andy Murray officially withdrew from the upcoming Miami Open citing an elbow injury.
“Sadly due to a right elbow injury, I won’t be playing in Miami,” said Murray. “Apologies to the fans, it’s one of my favorite tournaments. The focus now is on getting ready for the clay season.”
Murray, who lost in his opening match at Indian Wells to qualifier Vasek Pospisil, won Miami twice in …
Defending Champion Novak Djokovic In Doubt For Miami
Posted by Staff on March 18th, 2017 @ 9:33 am
According to reports, Novak Djokovic might be unable to defend his Miami title next week due to ongoing issues with his right elbow.
After his two losses Wednesday at Indian Wells, Djokovic is said to have flown back to Monte Carlo to get further tests done on his elbow. A month ago during Davis Cup, Djokovic was dealing with shoulder issues.
Breaking : Djokovic doubtful for Miami.
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Vesnina, Kuznetsova in Unlikely All-Russian Indian Wells Final
Posted by Staff on March 18th, 2017 @ 1:08 am
No. 8 seed Svetlana Kuznetsova and No. 14 seed Elena Vesnina will battle for the 2017 BNP Paribas Open title in an all-Russian final at Indian Wells, Calif., after each advanced to the championship match on Friday.
Vesnina reached her first-ever Premier-level final after defeating France’s No. 28 seed Kristina Mladenovic 6-3, 6-4.
“This was the biggest final and today, it was big,” Vesnina said. “It was electric, to be honest. I …
Kyrgios Withdraws Sick, Sock Advances to Face Federer at Indian Wells Saturday
Posted by Staff on March 17th, 2017 @ 10:10 pm
Former world No. 1 Roger Federer and top American Jack Sock took two very different routes to a semifinal meeting on Friday at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif.
Sock outlasted Kei Nishikori 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 for his biggest career win, reaching a first Masters 1000-level semifinal.
“To get my first semi at one of my favorite tournaments of the year, it feels very special to play in front of …
Nick Kyrgios Pulls Out Of Indian Wells QF With Roger Federer
Posted by Staff on March 17th, 2017 @ 1:44 pm
Nick Kyrgios withdrew ahead of his match later today against Roger Federer in the Indian Wells quarterfinals, 21-year-old announced on Twitter.
“Unfortunately I am unable to play today due to sickness. At this stage we think it’s food position, and I’m praying it’s nothing more. After a restless night of being sick I have nothing left and to play a great champion like Roger, I need to be at my best …
Nick Kyrgios: I Was In A Dark Place At The End Of Last Year, Now I’m Enjoying Tennis
Posted by Tom Gainey on March 17th, 2017 @ 9:53 am
Nick Kyrgios is trying to do something last done by Andy Murray at the 2012 Olympics, and that is beat Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer back-to-back double today at Indian Wells. And it’s quite an accomplishment for someone who was just a few months ago dreading the tour and dreading tennis.
“Towards the end of last year, I was just going to places and dreading going, like just really dreading going …
Novak Djokovic Not Pleased With The Indian Wells Scheduling
Posted by Tom Gainey on March 17th, 2017 @ 9:33 am
Understandably, Novak Djokovic wasn’t a happy guy after losing to Nick Kyrgios for a second straight time Wednesday at Indian Wells.
The Serb, also wasn’t too appreciative of the tournament scheduling which forced the 5-time champion to have to play singles Tuesday night in a 3-set win over Juan Martin del Potro then come back at 3pm for a match against Kyrgios followed by a doubles later that evening.
When asked …
Carreno Busta Moves Into First Masters SF Outlasting Cuevas At Indian Wells; Federer-Kyrgios Friday
Posted by Staff on March 17th, 2017 @ 12:20 am
Pablo Carreno Busta hung on to win the biggest match of his career beating Pablo Cuevas 6-1, 3-6, 7-6(4). Carreno Busta saved two match points in the third serving down 4-5 and again at 5-6, and then won the ensuing breaker taking four of the last five points of the match.
With few spectators in the stands for a match that was projected to feature Andy Murray, these two Pablos began …
Vesnina Upsets Venus, Meets Maldenovic In Indian Wells Friday Night SF; Pliskova-Kuznetsova
Posted by Staff on March 16th, 2017 @ 11:14 pm
Elena Vesnina picked up her fourth win over Venus Williams in six tries beating the former No. 1 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to reach her first career semifinal at Indian Wells.
“I’m in the semifinal of BNP Indian Wells tournament, one of the biggest tournaments. I guess I’m on fire,” Vesnina said. “I’m enjoying myself on the court, and I’m really happy with my wins here.
“This win today against Venus really means …
Roger Federer: Winning Three Straight Against Rafa Makes Me Feel Really Good
Posted by Tom Gainey on March 16th, 2017 @ 10:03 am
Roger Federer did it again yesterday, even playing better than he did in Australian against Rafael Nadal, squashing his rival 62, 63 in the Indian Wells fourth round yesterday.
Federer trails 23-13 but for the first time has now beaten Nadal three straight times now and since switching to a larger racquet permanently at the start of the 2014 season, he’s 3-1 against Rafa.
“It’s a nice feeling to win the …
Federer Beats Down Nadal, Djokovic Falls To Kyrgios; Wawrinka vs. Thiem Thursday at Indian Wells
Posted by Staff on March 16th, 2017 @ 1:21 am
No. 9 seed Roger Federer dominated No. 5 seed Rafael Nadal 6-2, 6-3 on a Wednesday that saw the quarterfinals set at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif.
It was the first time the Swiss beat Nadal three times in a row in their 36-match head-to-head. Nadal now hasn’t beaten Federer since the 2014 Aussie Open semis.
“It’s a nice feeling to win the last three, I can tell you …
Pliskova in Favorite Roll After QF Win at BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells
Posted by Staff on March 16th, 2017 @ 12:31 am
No. 3 seed Karolina Pliskova and No. 8 seed Svetlana Kuznetsova set up a semifinal meeting at the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday with wins in the quarterfinals in Indian Wells, Calif.
The defending US Open finalist Pliskova defeated reigning French Open winner and No. 7 seed Garbine Muguruza 7-6(2), 7-6(5), while the two-time Slam winner Kuznetsova defeated fellow Russian and No. 19 seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-3, 6-2.
Pliskova and Kuznetsova are …