INDIAN WELLS Masters 2018 - March 8-18th - Main thread

[cazza99]

Indian Wells 2018

Draw will be here - http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/current/indian-wells/404/draws

Nadal and Wawrinka are not playing.

[karanga]

http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2018/404/mds.pdf

Interesting to see how this pans out.

I hope Delpo wins this. He seems to have a good draw.

[RoastLamb]

I'm bored already and it hasn't even started. They may as well give Fed the trophy now and save us all the trouble.

Having said that, I do hope Potty steps up to the plate!!!

[Teresa]

I'm bored already and it hasn't even started. They may as well give Fed the trophy now and save us all the trouble.

Having said that, I do hope Potty steps up to the plate!!!


Exactly how I feel. I have zero interest. ATP Tennis has simply become The Federer Show. As Sherlock would say “Boring.......”.

[themass15]

I am hoping DelPo can win it too. He is one of the few players that can beat Federer. We mustn't forget Kyle either. I won't be watching any of the mens' as I am holiday as of tomorrow for 11 days but on Teledeportes Spanish TV I should see some of the ladies matches.

[Linda]

AbF!

[Alis]

Can anyone tell me which channel is televising IW please? I can't seem to find it listed anywhere.

[karanga]

I'm watching it on Sky Action but hopefully it will also be available on Tennis TV. :)

[Alis]

Thanks, Karanga - I must have just missed seeing it listed.

[RoastLamb]

So mad with the Canadian sports channels. They showed three hours of IW last night but AFTER both Denis and Peter (Polansky) had played. What is the point of that??!! Thank goodness I have tennistv.

[Alis]

Do you watch Tennis TV on your laptop or can you stream it to your TV?

[RoastLamb]

Do you watch Tennis TV on your laptop or can you stream it to your TV?

I watch it on my ipad or home computer. We've tried it on the telly and the quality is appalling.

[cazza99]

IW is on SKy Action (407) and Sky Arena (408) . Yesterday it was scheduled to be on Sky Arena in the Radio Times, however it was only on the red button off 408, so may not have been in the listings. So if it is not in Sky listings maybe try the red button on those channels.

[cazza99]

oop for today http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2018/404/op.pdf

[cazza99]

IW is on SKy Action (407) and Sky Arena (408) . Yesterday it was scheduled to be on Sky Arena in the Radio Times, however it was only on the red button off 408, so may not have been in the listings. So if it is not in Sky listings maybe try the red button on those channels.

This is happening again now. IW is on the Sky red button off channel 407. However it is not on the listings until 9.30 pm. It was listed in Radio Times from 7.00 pm. Sky sucks when we pay so much money for their service.

[karanga]

Great order of play from IW tonight.

https://bnpparibasopen.com/score-center/printable/

[cazza99]

oop for Sunday http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2018/404/op.pdf

Kyle vs Sela first on court 4. Monfils vs Isner first on court 2

Also Djokovic, Federer, Del Potro in action later.

[Alis]

Does anyone know what happened to the Djokovic match?

[exislander]

Does anyone know what happened to the Djokovic match?

It will be the second match on the main court - the first is a WTA match.

[Sallydaisy]

erm, there's already been a few upsets at IW so far, perhaps there's another on the court?


Simon Cambers‏ @scambers73 (https://twitter.com/scambers73) 4m4 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/scambers73/status/972936520742195203)From 5-2 up in the first set, the wheels came off for Djokovic as Taro Daniel wins the opening set on the tiebreak. Looked tight, under-confident and his feet stopped moving, Body language also concerning

[Alis]

Oh dear, Djoko!:facepalm: As always, Djokovic is gracious in defeat.

[JAMES4578]

A bit surprising how Djokovic seemed to fold in end after levelling match, even if all not well. Certainly credit to Daniel though!

[RoastLamb]

Oh Djoko! :dance::facepalm:

I am looking forward to the old Cdn (Milos) vs the new Cdn (Felix) later this evening. Have a feeling the new Cdn will prevail.

[JAMES4578]

Milos got through safely enough 6-4,6-4 against Felix , will now face Sousa who caused another upset putting out Sacha Zverev 7-5,5-7,6-4. Good win for Monfils over Isner 7-5 in 3rd, easy win for Del Potro and straightforward for Fed in resumed match with Delbonis (though TB in 2nd).

[RoastLamb]

Yeah I was totally wrong. Oops! :lol:

[goldfish]

Not a huge fan of Raonic but would like to see him back to his best - running out of challengers for Federer.

[cazza99]

oop for today - http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2018/404/op.pdf

[karanga]

Poor Filip. :crying: :crying:

[JAMES4578]

Filip no match for Fed as the world no1 cruised through,maybe not biggest upset but Chung put out Berdych 6-4, 6-4 whilst Coric easily beat Bautista Agut 6-1, 6-3.

[RoastLamb]

And Thiem went out to Cuevas which makes me feel a little better as he took out Denis in the previous match.

[karanga]

And Thiem went out to Cuevas which makes me feel a little better as he took out Denis in the previous match.

I did not see the match but sorry to read that Dominic Thiem was forced to retire after injuring his ankle while serviing for the first set. It got worse as the match progressed and Dominic was forced to retire trailing 2-4 in the third. Hope it's not serious with the clay court season not far off now.

Come on Delpo.!!! :yahoo: :yahoo:

Love this description of Delpo and David Ferrer. :big grin:

The 29-year-old Tower of Tandil and the 35-year-old Little Beast are 6-6 in career meetings; opposites, it seems, really can attract in tennis, and play to a stalemate. Ferrer owned their match-up early, but starting in 2013 it has been all Del Potro. Since his one-sided win at Wimbledon that year, he's dropped just one set in their last four meetings. But that set came two weeks ago in Acapulco.

http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2018/03/can-del-potro-pass-his-tough-test-against-ferrer-indian-wells/72683/

[JAMES4578]

Yes pity for Thiem and now Monfils hampered has to call it a day, Herbert goes through 6-2,3-1!

[cazza99]

oop for today - http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/current/indian-wells/404/daily-schedule

[JAMES4578]

The upsets continued as Kohlschreiber upset Cilic 6-4,6-4- a good win for him! Lopez also put out Sock 6-4 in the 3rd, Delpotro and Raonic through though.

[themass15]

I hope DelPo goes on to win it!

[cazza99]

oop for Wednesday - http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/current/indian-wells/404/daily-schedule

[patlowe]

Just watched a really strange match between Chung and Cuevas. Chung won the first set 6-1, and was serving for the match at 5-0 up in the second set. However, after a 16 minute game and having had 7 match points, Chung lost the game allowing Cuevas only his second game of the whole match. Cuevas then managed to get the score to a more respectable 3-5, was serving for 4-5, but lost his serve and the match. Chung finally won on the 10th match point! It is looking really windy in IW today.

[RoastLamb]

Chung is a beast!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Results
Fed d Chardy
Delpo d L.Mayer
Anderson d Carreno-Busta
Querrey d F.Lopez
Chung d Cuevas
Kohlschreiber d Hugues-Herbert
Coric d Fritz
Raonic d Baghdatis (W/O - Baggy illness)

Full OOP for Thursday 15th March:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/current/indian-wells/404/daily-schedule

QF Mens Matches:
n/b 1pm: Anderson v Coric
n/b 7pm: Federer v Chung

[clancy]

Ages since I watched any tennis. Wouldn't it be great if Chung defeated Fed? Wishful thinking I know! x

[lynne]

Well folks woke up & couldn't resist a peak at the match, first set Chung gave a good account of himself, going toe to toe with Fed but experience prevailed & Fed took the first set 7-5, second set Chung just seemed to drift away & the experience of Fed just won the day as final set score says it all 6-!, so final score 7-5, 6-1.But have to say watching Chung this week he has a great future ahead of him & i think will achieve a lot more than the rest of the Next Gen.

[Sallydaisy]

Results
Fed d Chung
Coric d Anderson

Playing QF today:
12noon: Raonic v Querrey nb 2pm: Delpo v Kohlschreiber

[JAMES4578]

Good contest with Coric and Anderson, Kev seemed in control early on but Borna fought well and edged it in the end. Didn't see Fed match but looks like Chung competed well in first but couldn't sustain whilst Roger maintaining good form.

[karanga]

Go Delpo!!! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[themass15]

Indeed!!!

[RoastLamb]

I reckon Sam will beat Milos as his serve is probably just as good and his return game is much better. I really hope Potty wins today and takes the whole thing.

[ljs]

I reckon Sam will beat Milos as his serve is probably just as good and his return game is much better. I really hope Potty wins today and takes the whole thing.

Oh ye of little faith ;) yayyy for Milos !!!!!

[lovetennis]

I had feared this Raonic v Querrey might be a serving bore-fest but it was a good entertaining match - not a TB in sight (well almost in the 1st set). Well done Milos.

Now c'mon Delpo :jitterbug:

[JAMES4578]

It was quite entertaining and well done Milos in reaching semi after lack of matches this season, tight final game though to take 3rd 6-3.

[patlowe]

Really pleased Raonic won and really pleased it was Querrey whom he beat.

[RoastLamb]

Man, I'm getting it completely WRONG this week. Federer is gonna win! Let's hope I'm wrong there too...

[lovetennis]

Man, I'm getting it completely WRONG this week. Federer is gonna win! Let's hope I'm wrong there too...

I think he'll win too. Never have I wanted to be so wrong

C'mon Delpo, we need you to win

[patlowe]

Good match between Delpo and Kohly. Well done Delpo. :clap::clap: He did have to work hard to get the W. Kohly took it to him but it was very entertaining. Raonic vs Delpo one to look forward to now.

[exislander]

Some great play by both but Delpo wins 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.

[karanga]

Very enjoyable match between Delpo and Kohli. Glad that Delp got through.

[JAMES4578]

Good match and well done Delpo, however thought a pity for Kohli.

[cazza99]

oop for Saturday http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/current/indian-wells/404/daily-schedule


STADIUM 1
BNP Paribas Open
ORDER OF PLAY - SATURDAY, 17 MARCH 2018
Starting At: 11:00 am
1
ATP
Roger FEDERER (SUI) [1]
vs
Borna CORIC (CRO)
followed by
2
ATP
Milos RAONIC (CAN) [32]
vs
Juan Martin DEL POTRO (ARG) [6]
Not Before 2:00 pm
3
WTA - DOUBLES FINAL
Ekaterina MAKAROVA (RUS)
Elena VESNINA (RUS) [1]
vs
Su-Wei HSIEH (TPE)
Barbora STRYCOVA (CZE)
Not Before 3:00 pm
4
ATP - DOUBLES FINAL
John ISNER (USA)
Jack SOCK (USA)
vs
Bob BRYAN (USA)
Mike BRYAN (USA) [7]

[lynne]

COME ON YOUNG CORIC!!, not because he is playing Fed, but because he has fought hard to get to this semi-final, Come On!!!

[lovetennis]

BP c'mon Coric

[Sallydaisy]

Coric takes the first set 7/5.
:yahoo:

[lovetennis]

Go Coric, 7-5

[Alis]

:dance::dance::dance: Keep it going, Coric!

[lovetennis]

C'monnn Coric. You've got Fed rattled

[karanga]

Come on Borna!!! :yahoo: :yahoo::yahoo:

[lovetennis]

:sad: the Fed fans are revolting

[Alis]

Rats - Fed breaks back and takes the lead in this set. C'mon Coric!

[ljs]

:sad: the Fed fans are revolting


I was thinking the same , sickening !!

[Sallydaisy]

2nd set to Fecerer; from 0-2 to 6-4. Experience shows.
Coric needs to refocus pronto.

[lovetennis]

:banghead::banghead:

[Sallydaisy]

Coric breaks in the opening game of the 3rd; to serve at *1-0.
:eek:

[JAMES4578]

Intriguing battle, wonder if Coric missed chance though of course Fed knew when to apply the pressure. Borna had early break at start of decider but not so good for him now at 1-2 down. Still some tremendous play from him whatever happens.

[Alis]

Well held, Coric.

[Alis]

Wahey - Coric breaks!

[lovetennis]

C'mon Coric, don't let this go now.

[Alis]

Rats - Fed breaks back! Coric is playing Fed and the crowd.

[Hawkeye]

Lumped on Fed on Betfair at a break down, so confident was I Coric would blow it.

[lovetennis]

Groan

[JAMES4578]

Coric did tighten though, easy hold for Fed takes him to 5-4.

[lovetennis]

Don't capitulate Coric. That's what Fed wants. Don't give it to him

[Teresa]

Once Fed broke back in the second there was only going to be one outcome. Boring.

[lovetennis]

:ill: ole big head's head swells further

[ljs]

:grrr: yuck !!!!!!!

[JAMES4578]

Somewhat inevitable near the end, Coric had his moments but ultimately couldn't put Fed away ( who wasn't really firing on all cylinders but still stepped up when it counted and put enough doubt in Borna's mind)

[Nessie]

I feel so sorry for Coric. He was the better player for the majority of the match and Federer has such an advantage all the time - as he has the crowd for him so obviously even cheering for service faults which is not sportsmanship. Sickening really.

[lovetennis]

I feel so sorry for Coric. He was the better player for the majority of the match and Federer has such an advantage all the time - as he has the crowd for him so obviously even cheering for service faults which is not sportsmanship. Sickening really.

Yep revolting when they cheered Coric netting a serve in the first set. Really don't understand why the crowd take it as an affront when Fed's opponents play well.

[lovetennis]

Here comes Delpo to cheer us up :jitterbug::jitterbug:

[karanga]

Really feel for young Borna but he can be proud of the way he played. For much of the match he was the better player but Fed's experience was the deciding factor.

Thought the crowd were sickening. I wished there had been some Croat fans there waving the national flag and chanting encouragement. :grrr:

Oh well it's over to Delpo and good luck to him against Milos. I like Milos but would prefer Delpo to reach the final.

[ljs]

oh Milos , that was really horrible :facepalm:

[patlowe]

That match was a pretty tame affair. I really expected Milos to put up a greater fight and give Delpo a much harder time. Anyway Milos did well to get to the SF coming off injury but I'm very pleased Delpo is in the final. Shall look forward to that tomorrow. More ranking points for him too!

[RoastLamb]

Well I am so bummed Coric didn't win. He had so many chances. :grrr:

Come on Potty - show us what you got tomorrow in the final!!!

And as for Milos, I didn't expect him to get past the second round so getting to the final is amazing!

[lynne]

Well another Fed win even though I didn't think he was his usual self, but well done Coric keep the attitude going!!!! Fed can't keep on winning these tournaments it's not natural lol!, no matter how good he is, So as already said what better person to break the winning streak but Delpo, so come on Delpo let's do this!!! Fingers crossed folks!!!

[lovetennis]

Delpo and Raonic match was a bit of a let-down, though the right result for me. Whereas the Fed/Coric match was a good match with the wrong result.

Really hope Delpo can take it to Fed tonight. Might have to go out though so may miss it

[themass15]

Won't be able to watch but go DelPo!

[Linda]

Good job IW doesn't have a roof! ;)

[Alis]

Yay - first set to Delpo!!!:dance::dance::dance:

[karanga]

Good job IW doesn't have a roof! ;)

Yes and hopefully there is no sign of any rain coming the way of IW. ;)

[lovetennis]

Just got in, been following on livescores. C'monnnnnn Delpo

[Sallydaisy]

Tie-break for the 2nd set; Delpo wins it he takes the title, Fed wins and we're in for a 3rd set.

[Sallydaisy]

going with serve, RF kicked off by holding:
*1-0
1-1*
1-2*
*2-2
*3-2 Come on Delpot
3-3* change of ends ...
:shades:

[lovetennis]

No more Mr Nice Guy ;)

[Sallydaisy]

4-3* and there's the break to Feddykins.
*5-3
*6-3
6-4*
6-5* Feddykins serving for the 2nd set.
*6-6 Delpot saves the set point !!!!!
:lol:

[lynne]

Not a happy chappy is the Fed!! ... :laugh:


Come On Delpo!!

[Sallydaisy]

On serve then after the change of ends. Delpot is 2 points away but that means breaking Feddy again AND holding his own serve for the match!

*7-6. Come on Fran!!!!!
7-7*
7-8* Match point Delpot
*8-8 saved by Feddykins
*9-8 Set point Feddy

2nd set to Feddy 7'6(8)

[karanga]

Come on Delpo!!! :yahoo:

[JAMES4578]

Certainly seeing some drama, Delpo certainly had chance to wrap it up but Fed digging deep-both players having their moments !

[lovetennis]

C'mon Delpo, don't let them get to you. Last night's crowd were positively charming compared to tonight's bunch of Fed worshippers

[JAMES4578]

Maybe has got to Delpo though as Fed takes his chance breaking for 5-4, tough for Argentine now. Spoke too soon, Delpo saves mp's and now 5 all!

[lovetennis]

Well done Delpoooooooo. Now hold

[Alis]

Fantastic - go Delpo!!!!!!

[lynne]

Get innnnnn!

[Alis]

C'mon Delpo - break now and finish it off.

[lovetennis]

C'mon Delpo...but got a feeling this is going to go to the TB. Will be delighted to be proved wrong

[lovetennis]

TB afterall. Pleeeeease win it Delpo

[lovetennis]

:sofa::sofa::sofa:

[Alis]

I have no nails left!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Delpo romping away with it, leads 5'0

[Sallydaisy]

6'1, delpo has 5 match points!

[Jane]

Fantastic - well done Delpo :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::cheer::cheer::cheer:

[Sallydaisy]

Nervy, fed saves one...

[lynne]

:dance::dance::dance:Well Done Delpo!!!!....Bravo!!!:thumbup::thumbup: .. Happy for him!!!

[Alis]

Wahey!!!!!:dance::dance::dance::yahoo::yahoo::yaho o::dance::dance::dance: Well played, Delpo!!

[Teresa]

Thank goodness for that. Congratulations to Del Po on his first Masters 1000, and preventing me from getting a ban for swearing.....!!!

[lovetennis]

:party::party::party::party::party::party::party:

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo:
Well done Fran!

[Jennan]

So pleased for Delpo.

[themass15]

Yes yes yes!!!!!!!

[JAMES4578]

Poor breaker from Fed and bit of anti climax after great contest, however well done Del Potro on the fightback! Fed close but couldn't get it done,Argentine one who can challenge him.

[karanga]

Yay. Congratulations Delpo. :dance: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :trophy:

[lovetennis]

Unbelievable really that Delpo hasn't won a Masters before. So happy for him

[themass15]

Amazing wish i could have seen the match!!!!!

[exislander]

Great match and well done Delpo!

[ljs]

Well Done Delpo yayyyyyyy !!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer::cheer::cheer:

[patlowe]

That was a fantastic match. The nearest to a 'murraycoaster' that I've watched in a long while. Was a bit worried for Delpo at the beginning of the third set, but he weathered the storm of his emotions, hung in there and came out on top. Crowd was appalling at times. I'm so happy for Delpo. Interesting to note that in their speeches, the very first thing Delpo did was to acknowledge Fed, whilst by contrast Fed left it to the very end of his speech before congratulating Delpo....almost an after thought! However what he did say was quite gracious. Fed did say he would be back next year....really Fed? When all is said and done, the tennis was brilliant from both players and that's what matters most. Now to Miami.....

[Genbrit]

Yay Delpo Yipee!!!! :yahoo::clap:

[goldfish]

Very happy with that result. Well done Delpo.

[RoastLamb]

So chuffed for Potty! So well deserved. I loathed the sycophantic crowd but happy that Potty remained calm and collected throughout. Well done that man! :clap: :yahoo: :clap:

[Teresa]

Interesting that we are not the only people who don’t see Federer as the saint he and his supporters like to portray.

https://mobile.twitter.com/BenRothenberg/status/975496926148907014

[Jan]

Really pleased to see that result - when Fed took the second set I feared the worst!
Huge congrats to JMDP :clap:

[lovetennis]

Interesting that we are not the only people who don’t see Federer as the saint he and his supporters like to portray.

https://mobile.twitter.com/BenRothenberg/status/975496926148907014

Maybe others are starting to see the light. Saw a few other comments on Twitter about how awful the crowd were to Delpo, when he had the temerity to be playing so well that their hero Fed wasn't winning.
Fed certainly was grumpy last night, I did laugh in the 2nd set TB when he barked at the linesman for calling a ball in that Fed thought was out and the linesman was immediately proved correct by Hawk-Eye. Mr PeRFect didn't appear to apologise and nicely followed it up by rebuking the umpire for not reminding him that a ball change was due so that he could change his racquet. Since when is it the umpire's responsibility to remind Fed to change his racquet? The commies didn't really call him out on his grumpiness because that doesn't fit with the media's Mr Wonderful narrative for Fed

[lovetennis]

That was a fantastic match. The nearest to a 'murraycoaster' that I've watched in a long while. Was a bit worried for Delpo at the beginning of the third set, but he weathered the storm of his emotions, hung in there and came out on top. Crowd was appalling at times. I'm so happy for Delpo. Interesting to note that in their speeches, the very first thing Delpo did was to acknowledge Fed, whilst by contrast Fed left it to the very end of his speech before congratulating Delpo....almost an after thought! However what he did say was quite gracious. Fed did say he would be back next year....really Fed? When all is said and done, the tennis was brilliant from both players and that's what matters most. Now to Miami.....

You know what Pat, I think congratulating Delpo WAS an afterthought. He genuinely seemed to almost forget to do it, and he went on a bit too long for a runners-up speech. I guess he's got so used to delivering the winner's speech he forgot how to handle the runners-up one :shrug:
Delpo though was as adorable as usual, and even thanked the revolting crowd. Hopefully he was directing his thanks to the Argentinians in the crowd

[RoastLamb]

I don't understand why he thanked the crowd; after the way they treated him I wouldn't have. And I fastforwarded through Fed's speech. :lol:

[patlowe]

You know what Pat, I think congratulating Delpo WAS an afterthought. He genuinely seemed to almost forget to do it, and he went on a bit too long for a runners-up speech. I guess he's got so used to delivering the winner's speech he forgot how to handle the runners-up one :shrug:
Delpo though was as adorable as usual, and even thanked the revolting crowd. Hopefully he was directing his thanks to the Argentinians in the crowd
I think he was as he said a few words in Spanish to them at the end of his speech.

[karanga]

I am really happy that Delpo won. It was great to see him at the end dedicate his win to the memory of his beloved dog, Cesar, by writing his name on the camera. :sad:

[Caro]

Interesting that we are not the only people who don’t see Federer as the saint he and his supporters like to portray.

https://mobile.twitter.com/BenRothenberg/status/975496926148907014

Too right as well! However, I got a fair bit of abuse from Fed fans in my replies to journalists' / Greg R's comments. These types have no humility in defeat nor respect for other players. The only way they appear to be able to defend themselves is by personal insults! Morons!!