Novak Djokovic echoed the sentiments of former tournament CEO Ray Moore saying the Indian Wells tournament should have an elevated status above Masters 1000, which puts it equal to events like the Paris Indoors and Rome.

“I think this tournament – and you mentioned Shanghai and maybe a couple others – are willing to step it up, you know, and willing to, you know, compete for the higher level and a …

The big hole on Novak Djokovic’s resume remains the French Open. The World No. 1 would his third straight Indian Wells title, his fifth overall, and he ties Rafael Nadal atop the lead in Masters 1000 titles at 27.

But talk turned Sunday after his to win to the French Open, which Djokovic needs to complete the Career Grand Slam.

Djokovic said other than playing Madrid, not much will change after losing …

Amid public outrage over his controversial comments Sunday, Ray Moore is out as CEO and Tournament Director of the Indian Wells Masters.

During an innocent breakfast meeting with journalists Sunday before the women’s final, Moore said the WTA should “get on their knees” and thank God that Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were born because the women’s tour was riding the “coattails” of those two superstars.

He also made a remark …

The women’s draw was unveiled for the Miami Open, where world No. 1 Serena Williams is the favorite (or is it Victoria Azarenka?), and one loaded quarter of the draw will blow your mind.

Let’s have a look at the four quarters:

1st Quarter

Top 4 Seeds: Serena Williams, Petra Kvitova, Elina Svitolina, Svetlana Kuznetsova

Breakdown: To get to the fourth round, Serena will likely have to go through rising star and …

ATP CEO Chris Kermode denounced Ray Moore’s inflammatory comments in a statement just sent out within the hour.

“Ray Moore’s comments towards women’s tennis were disparaging and made in poor taste, as Ray has subsequently acknowledged,” said Kermode. “The ATP fully supports equality across society, while at the same time acknowledging that we operate in the sports & entertainment business. The ATP seeks to achieve fair compensation for its …

Don’t want to talk about Ray Moore and equal prize money? I can’t blame you. The Miami men’s draw just popped out and it’s got the Top 15 players including Roger Federer who makes an early return off knee surgery.

Looking at the brackets. Novak Djokovic could meet Roger Federer in his semifinal while Andy Murray could see either Rafael Nadal or Stan Wawrinka.

Four-timeFive-time champ and 2-time defending winner …

Unfortunately, the tennis news from yesterday wasn’t about the impressive wins at Indian Wells by Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka. Instead, it was about the egregious comments made by tournament chief Ray Moore. Yes, it’s been that kind of year in tennis.

By now, we know what Moore said. And it’s something for a guy in that position you cannot say. Specifically, the part about “If I’m the WTA I’m …

Rafael Nadal still isn’t winning titles, but at Indian Wells last week he did earn his first victory over a Top 10 player this year. And he played World No. 1 and eventual winner Novak Djokovic very tough for one set.

So by reaching the semifinals and getting some wins, Nadal says if he can keep building confidence, he could be challenging for big titles again in the very near future.

“I …

Something strange happened on Sunday evening in Indian Wells.

It was world No. 1 Novak Djokovic beating the living shizznat out of everyone who stood before him.

On Sunday it was No. 12-ranked Milos Raonic, with Djokovic bludgeoning the Canadian 6-2, 6-0.

After the blood was wiped off from the court, the two players spoke to the crowd, before Raonic retired to the locker room and cried into a towel. Probably. Or he …

After his fifth Indian Wells title, Novak Djokovic dipped his toes on the Ray Moore controversy and then got involved in the great debate: Equal prize money.

Djokovic said he supports the WTA’s effort to earn equal money to the men, but then said the men should earn more since they are the more popular attraction.

“Women deserve respect and admiration for what they are doing,” Djokovic said. “I have been …

Indian Wells CEO Ray Moore is in serious hot water today. After another successful event, the well-respected head of what many call the best event on the calendar, put his foot right in his mouth today declaring that the women’s tour should “get on their knees” and thank Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for lifting them up.

“In my next life when I come back I want to be someone in …

Serena Williams returned to the Indian Wells final for the first time since making up with the tournament after a 14-year absence, but the world No. 1 was stopped on Sunday by former No. 1 Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 6-4.

“I wanted to first address a personal thank you to Serena,” said Azarenka, who with the win returns to the Top 10, in her on-court speech. “I know how emotional it was …

Despite a 7-6(5), 6-2 loss today in the Indian Wells semifinals to Novak Djokovic, it was still a positive week for Rafael Nadal. Nadal might never get back to the top, but in the last 24 hours he showed flashes of his former No. 1 self, and that’s enough to hold out some hope he’s finally turned the corner.

In their 48th meeting today, Nadal took advantage of an error-prone Djokovic …

There haven’t been many recently, but one player who has given Serena Williams trouble is Victoria Azarenka, and tomorrow the two Hall of Famers will meet in the Indian Wells final.

Serena, who missed 14 years of the event due to a boycott, return to the final for the first time since her 2001 triumph overcame an early deficit to beat Agnieszka Radwanska 6-4, 7-6(1).

After a slow start – she …

Rafael Nadal needed a big win and he got one Friday at the Indian Wells Masters Series. The former No. 1 has languished all year and entered the first Masters event without even a Top 50 win on the season! But this week in the desert where he’s won three times before he’s finally found some confidence and some game.

Playing his best match of the year, Rafa notched his first …