Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Novak Djokovic and John Isner are one round away from a rematch of the both the 2012 Indian Wells semifinals and the 2013 Cincinnati semis. However, they first have to get through respective matches against Julien Benneteau and Ernests Gulbis on Friday. (10) John Isner vs. (20) Ernests Gulbis “You…
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In Form Federer
Originally posted on Talking Tennis Points:
Six months ago, Roger Federer looked a deflated man after his fourth round defeat at the US Open to Tommy Robredo. Questions were being raised whether it was time for the Swiss to put down his racquet and leave the court with his remarkable image intact and focus on…
Disappointing says Murray
Originally posted on TENNISVISTA:
Andy Murray So disappointing says Murray after losing 46, 75, 63 to Milos Raonic in Indian Wells. “But today I was just really disappointed with how the last 15 minutes of the match went. That was really, really poor. “ Murray has been fighting really hard in Indian Wells, in the…
Indian Wells QF previews and picks: Federer vs. Anderson, Raonic vs. Dolgopolov
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
There is no all-Swiss quarterfinal in Indian Wells, but that is no fault of Roger Federer–who will go up against Kevin Anderson on Thursday. In an even more surprising matchup, Milos Raonic is facing Alexandr Dolgopolov. (17) Kevin Anderson vs. (7) Roger Federer Federer and Anderson will be going head-to-head…
Celebrating Survivors, Desert Smash Style!
Originally posted on Celebrating Survivors:
Will Ferrell. Kevin Spacey. Stan Wawrinka. Novak Djokovic. Two beloved actors and the world’s top two tennis players. Not to mention cancer survivors and past scholarship recipients — all coming together to support Cancer for College. Last week, Palm Desert played host to the largest and longest fundraising effort ever…
Rafael Nadal bows out in Indian Wells
Originally posted on Jack Otway Sport:
2013 champion and world number one Rafael Nadal was beaten in shock circumstances 6-3 3-6 7-6 (7-5) by Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov in the third round of the Paribas Open in Indian Wells. Appearing in just a second tournament since his defeat to Stanislas Wawrinka in the Australian Open final…
Seed survival in Indian Wells includes Nadal, Federer
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Andy Murray all win their Indian Wells openers on Saturday. They are through to the third round following three-setters for Nadal and Murray and a tense second set for Federer. Survive and advance. That was the name of the game on stadium court at the…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 