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Camelot Tennis Universe => General Pro Player Discussions => Topic started by: Clay Death on March 06, 2015, 07:50:33 pm
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big day tomorrow at Indian Wells. here is the order of play:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/scores/schedule.aspx?year=2015&eventid=404
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order of play:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/scores/schedule.aspx?year=2015&eventid=404
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BNP PARIBAS OPEN 2015
Nadal Defeats Simon For Ninth Indian Wells QF Berth
Indian Wells, U.S.A.
by ATP Staff
| 18.03.2015
Three-time Indian Wells champion Rafael Nadal continued his march toward a fourth trophy on Wednesday with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Frenchman Gilles Simon at the BNP Paribas Open.
The World No. 3 served for the match at 5-2 in the second set, but Simon grabbed the break to temporarily extend his time on the court. The Spaniard rebounded on his next service game, closing out the contest in 78 minutes.
Nadal, who has yet to drop as set this year in Indian Wells, extended his FedEx ATP Head2Head record over Simon to 7-1 with the win. Since the beginning of the 2009 season, he has won 37 of his 41 matches against French opposition. He is currently on a 14-match winning streak against players from France.
The 28-year-old has now reached the quarter-final stage or better in nine of his 11 appearances in the desert. He will face Milos Raonic next after the World No. 6 defeated Tommy Robredo 6-3, 6-2 in just over one hour.
In five appearances at the BNP Paribas Open, the Canadian has gone one round further each year since his third-round exit in 2012 (l. to Federer), reaching the fourth round in 2013 (l. to Tsonga) and quarter-finals in 2014 (l. to Dolgopolov). He will hope to continue that pattern to earn a semi-final berth when he faces Nadal.
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BNP PARIBAS OPEN 2015
Nadal Beats Young For Round Of 16 Against Simon
Indian Wells, U.S.A.
by ATP Staff
| 17.03.2015
Rafael Nadal eluded a repeat of last year's early exit as he beat Donald Young 6-4, 6-2 in the third round on Tuesday at the BNP Paribas Open.
The Spaniard's loss in the third round last year (l. to Dolgopolov) was his earliest exit here since 2004 (l. to Agustin Calleri).
“Last year is 2014; we are in 2015,” said the third seed, who will face Gilles Simon for a spot in the quarter-finals. “We cannot think about what happened last year in every round and in every tournament. Every year is different."
The three-time champion (2007, '09, '13) hit 8 winners and won six of his eight break point opportunities in his 80-minute victory over Young.
"I like playing here – I love the players, I love the organization, I love the fans here and I feel very comfortable. I'm happy to be in the fourth round… Tomorrow I have a tough match against Simon. He's tough, a good player.”
Oh wow, they play tomorrow? I guess I was thinking this was on a slam schedule. Rafa knows what he has to do. Simon will stay out there all day and fight tooth and nail for the win. But, it sounds like Rafa will still gain a few points, better than losing any, by reaching the quarterfinals.
We have to send Rafa positive energy for tomorrow. Where is Maria Rafangel when we need her?
she left. she ran away for some reason and never came back.
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BNP PARIBAS OPEN 2015
Nadal Beats Young For Round Of 16 Against Simon
Indian Wells, U.S.A.
by ATP Staff
| 17.03.2015
Rafael Nadal eluded a repeat of last year's early exit as he beat Donald Young 6-4, 6-2 in the third round on Tuesday at the BNP Paribas Open.
The Spaniard's loss in the third round last year (l. to Dolgopolov) was his earliest exit here since 2004 (l. to Agustin Calleri).
“Last year is 2014; we are in 2015,” said the third seed, who will face Gilles Simon for a spot in the quarter-finals. “We cannot think about what happened last year in every round and in every tournament. Every year is different."
The three-time champion (2007, '09, '13) hit 8 winners and won six of his eight break point opportunities in his 80-minute victory over Young.
"I like playing here – I love the players, I love the organization, I love the fans here and I feel very comfortable. I'm happy to be in the fourth round… Tomorrow I have a tough match against Simon. He's tough, a good player.”
Oh wow, they play tomorrow? I guess I was thinking this was on a slam schedule. Rafa knows what he has to do. Simon will stay out there all day and fight tooth and nail for the win. But, it sounds like Rafa will still gain a few points, better than losing any, by reaching the quarterfinals.
We have to send Rafa positive energy for tomorrow. Where is Maria Rafangel when we need her?
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order of play for tomorrow:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/scores/schedule.aspx?year=2015&eventid=404
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BNP PARIBAS OPEN 2015
Nadal Beats Young For Round Of 16 Against Simon
Indian Wells, U.S.A.
by ATP Staff
| 17.03.2015
Rafael Nadal eluded a repeat of last year's early exit as he beat Donald Young 6-4, 6-2 in the third round on Tuesday at the BNP Paribas Open.
The Spaniard's loss in the third round last year (l. to Dolgopolov) was his earliest exit here since 2004 (l. to Agustin Calleri).
“Last year is 2014; we are in 2015,” said the third seed, who will face Gilles Simon for a spot in the quarter-finals. “We cannot think about what happened last year in every round and in every tournament. Every year is different."
The three-time champion (2007, '09, '13) hit 8 winners and won six of his eight break point opportunities in his 80-minute victory over Young.
"I like playing here – I love the players, I love the organization, I love the fans here and I feel very comfortable. I'm happy to be in the fourth round… Tomorrow I have a tough match against Simon. He's tough, a good player.”
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order of play:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/scores/schedule.aspx?year=2015&eventid=404
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order of play for today:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/scores/schedule.aspx?year=2015&eventid=404
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great to see you around Exotic One.
please make yourself at home and have a blast at Camelot.
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Good
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Rafa gets the night match:
order of play:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/scores/schedule.aspx?year=2015&eventid=404
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order of play:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/scores/schedule.aspx?year=2015&eventid=404
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singles draw:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/share/event-draws.aspx?year=2015&eventid=404&draw=ms
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order of play for tomorrow:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/scores/schedule.aspx?year=2015&eventid=404
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Indian Wells Men’s Preview: Federer Could Meet Nadal In SFs, Djokovic Seeks 4th Title
by Sean Randall | March 10th, 2015, 7:40 pm
The first Tennis Masters event kicks off Thursday in scenic Indian Wells. But don’t let the blue skies and snow-capped mountains fool you, the tennis is real and it is rough.
The men’s draw was just completed. Let’s get right to it. Here’s what you need to know.
First Quarter
Top seed Novak Djokovic’s tournament defense and quest for a fourth Indian Wells title takes him through a relatively easy road early on. He’ll open against former Australian Open finalist Marcos Baghdatis or the youngster Jiri Vesely who gave Andy Murray fits at Indian Wells last year. Frenchman Julien Benneteau could be next though I think that spot will go to Djokovic’s good buddy Viktor Troikci. Then Kevin Anderson or the struggling John Isner could be tricky before David Ferrer in the quarters.
Ferrer, who’s had some success in the desert, does have Bernard Tomic and Marin Cilic, however, the Croat is making his 2015 debut, so I don’t expect his game to be where it was the last time he played in the US. And even though Tomic is playing well this year, he’s not at Ferrer’s level. So I think David does make it out to Novak, but that will mark the end of his event.
The pick: Novak Djokovic
Second Quarter
Both Andy Murray and Kei Nishikori in the same quarter? Wow. I say that because after Murray’s dismal post-Australian Open, he needed a good draw in Indian Wells where he hasn’t made it to the final weekend this decade! Meanwhile, Nishikori has been red-hot of late winning 10 of his last 11 since the Australian Open, and I think he’s primed for the upset over Murray here.
Both have to be pleased with their draws. Murray’s got a decent path with the up-and-down Vasek Pospisil to start, maybe Philipp Kohlschreiber and then he’s got the failing Ernests Gulbis or Fabio Fognini in the fourth. That’s pretty good! Nishikori also looks good with either Mardy Fish or Ryan Harrison to start, then maybe a pair of Spanish lefties with Fernando Verdasco and then Feliciano Lopez before Murray. And I think Kei wins that.
Also to note is the return of former finalist Fish who meets the improving Harrison in his first singles match in 18 months. Good to see Mardy back playing tennis again.
The pick: Kei Nishikori
Third Quarter
In nine previous appearances, Rafael Nadal has made the SFs eight times, winning the title three of those. That’s not bad for a claycourt guy. But this time Nadal comes in with some confidence issues after a poor showing in Australia. So I think he’ll be tested early but history tells us he’ll get through. Though with Gilles Simon or Richard Gasquet, and Milos Raonic in the later rounds it could get tough.
Raonic has a couple easy early rounds before running into Grigor Dimitrov, Nick Kyrgios or Tommy Robredo. With Kyrgios always injured, Dimitrov struggling, Robredo could sneak through here.
The pick: Rafael Nadal
Fourth Quarter
Swiss teammates and friends Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka both call the fourth quarter their home. And both should be relatively fresh after skipping Davis Cup this past weekend and they’ll need to be because to me this is the toughest quarter. Federer is the favorite having won the title four times and he was a finalist a year ago losing a thriller to Novak. But he’s got a dangerous road starting with Jerzy Janowicz, then a rematch with Andreas Seppi. Roberto Bautista Agut could follow and then the showdown against either Tomas Berdych or Stan Wawrinka.
Both Berdych and Stan have struggled in Indian Wells, and both are playing well this year but since Stan has won the last six with Tomas I’ll take him here. But Stan won’t beat Roger. He could, but he won’t.
The pick:
Semifinals: Djokovic d. Nishikori, Nadal d. Federer.
Novak gets revenge on Kei for the US Open while Nadal, who’s back in form, continues his dominance over Federer.
Final: Djokovic d. Nadal
Novak’s simply the best on hardcourts right now.
Overall, I think the Federer quarter is the toughest while Novak has the easiest section. Murray worries me a little. He just hasn’t looked in sync since Australia, and someone even like a hot-running Pospisil could take him out.
Nadal is really the guy I don’t know. Will he struggle again like Australia or has the extra few weeks on clay given him that needed confidence. But Rafa does play well in the desert and we know he always competes.
And this will be a key event for Federer who is not playing Miami. Was the Australian stumble just that or is the Swiss really on the decline? Janowicz, Seppi and especially Berdych or Stan could get him if he plays like he did in Australia.
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BNP PARIBAS OPEN 2015
Big Four Mean Big Drama For Indian Wells Draw
Indian Wells, U.S.A.
by ATP Staff
| 10.03.2015
Defending champion Novak Djokovic is the top seed in the desert.
With the Big Four of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray claiming the top four seeds at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells for the first time since 2012, the 2015 draw is bound to pack some drama.
Four-time champion Federer and three-time champion Nadal are both in the bottom half, setting the stage for a potential 34th meeting between the two in the semi-finals. Fans could be in for an all-Swiss quarter-final, as Federer is on a crash course to meet countryman Stan Wawrinka. But first, Wawrinka may potentially need to top Tomas Berdych in the fourth round.
Buenos Aires champion Nadal will be back on the California hard courts after losing in last year's third round. He is slated to face No. 5 seed Milos Raonic in the quarter-finals.
In the top half of the draw, defending champion Novak Djokovic is on track to take on a hot David Ferrer in his quarter-final as the Serb attempts to capture his 50th career title. Andy Murray and World No. 5 Kei Nishikori are projected to take the last quarter-final spot.
March Tennis Madness What To Watch For
American John Isner, who reached the semi-finals last year (l. to Djokovic), may meet fellow big-server Kevin Anderson in the third round. If he wins, it could set up a rematch with Djokovic. World No. 11 Grigor Dimitrov and World No. 6 Milos Raonic are set for a potential fourth-round face off.
There are plenty of intriguing matchups to keep an eye on in the early rounds.
In his first tournament since the 2013 Winston-Salem Open, former World No. 7 Mardy Fish will play fellow American Ryan Harrison. The winner will meet Nishikori in the second round. Fish is returning to the tour after an extended absence due to heart issues.
Young Australians Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis will be big draws in the first round as they take on Denis Kudla and Jan-Lennard Struff, respectively. Kyrgios, 19, could be in for a blockbuster second-round match with Dimitrov should he advance.
Bernard Tomic is another Aussie who is looking to continue his strong start to the year, but he'll need to overcome eighth-seeded Ferrer in the third round. The winner of that match may face US Open champion and World No. 10 Marin Cilic, who will be making his debut this season after being sidelined by a shoulder injury.
Main draw play kicks of on Thursday, 12 February.
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Indian Wells is almost here.
Lets get this party started.
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here is the singles draw:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/share/event-draws.aspx?year=2015&eventid=404&draw=ms