INDIAN WELLS (Masters 1000) - 8-18 Mar 2012: Main thread/Info. * *DRAW* * in first post.

[Sallydaisy]

INDIAN WELLS MASTERS 1000

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BNP PARIBAS OPEN
Indian Wells Tennis Garden, 78-200 Miles Avenue, Indian Wells, CA 92210
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96 DRAW (32 seeds get a R1 Bye)/48 draw Qualifying
SURFACE: Hard court/PLEXIPAVE
BALL: Penn/ATP

Main Draw Play starts Thursday 8th March.
Indian Wells is 8hrs behind the UK - we are in for some late nights/early mornings!.
Qualifying draw: Monday, March 5th time tba.
Main draw: Tuesday, March 6, 3:00 p.m (11pm UK time)
Doubles draw: Wednesday, March 7, 2:00 p.m.

ATP Ranking Points
W: 1000, F: 600, SF: 360, QF: 0, R16: 180, R32: 90, R64: 45, R128: 10 (WC: 0)

SINGLES DRAW
Entry deadline and ranking on January 23, 2012
Seeding based on rankings on March 5, 2012

(1)Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs Bye
Q Andrey Golubev vs Q Rik De Voest (RSA)
Matthias Bachinger (GER) vs Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER)
Bye vs (29)Kevin Anderson (RSA)

(18)Florian Mayer (GER) vs Bye
Robin Haase (NED) vs Pablo Andujar (ESP)
Albert Ramos (ESP) vs (WC)Jesse Levine (USA)
Bye vs (16)Richard Gasquet (FRA)

(12)Nicolas Almagro (ESP) vs Bye
Q Tim Smyczek (USA)vs (WC)Sam Querrey (USA)
Santiago Giraldo (COL) vs (WC)Jack Sock (USA)
Bye vs (17)Kei Nishikori (JPN)

(30)Andy Roddick (USA) vs Bye
Lukasz Kubot (POL) vs Ivo Karlovic (CRO)
Alex Bogomolov Jr. (RUS) vs Sergiy Stakhovsky (UKR)
Bye vs (7)Tomas Berdych (CZE)
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(4)Andy Murray (GBR) vs Bye
Guillermo Garcia Lopez (ESP) vs Rui Machado (POR)
Flavio Cipolla (ITA) vs Ryan Harrison (USA)
Bye vs (25)Viktor Troicki (SRB)

(23)Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI) vs Bye
Q Paolo Lorenzi (ITA) vs (WC) Robby Ginepri (USA)
Q Amer Delic (BIH) vsDudi Sela (ISR)
Bye vs (13)Gilles Simon (FRA)

(11)John Isner (USA) vs Bye
LL Federico Gil (POR) Juan Carlos Ferrero (ESP) vs Q Rhynne Williams (USA)
Q Vasek Pospisil (CAN) vs Nicolas Mahut (FRA)
Bye vs (22)Juan Monaco (ARG)

(32)Julien Benneteau (FRA) vs bye
Q Mathew Ebden (AUS) vs Igor Kunitsyn (RUS)
Andreas Seppi (ITA) vs Olivier Rochus (BEL)
Bye vs (8)Mardy Fish (USA)
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(5)David Ferrer (ESP) vs Bye
Ivan Dodig (CRO) vs Grigor Dimitrov (BUL)
Yen-Hsun Lu (TPE) vs Denis Istomin (UZB)
Bye vs (31)Juan Ignacio Chela (ARG)

(19)Fernando Verdasco (ESP) vs Bye
Cedrik-Marcel Stebe (GER) vs Ryan Sweeting (USA)
Q Marinko Matosevic vs Q Ruben Bemelmans
Bye vs (9)Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG)

LL Bjorn Phau (GER) (14)Gael Monfils (FRA sickness) vs Bye
Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) vs Q Sergei Bubka
Lukas Rosol (CZE) vs Thomaz Bellucci (BRA)
Bye vs (20)Jurgen Melzer (AUT)

(27)Milos Raonic (CAN) vs Bye
Carlos Berlocq (ARG) vs Benoit Paire (FRA)
LL Tobias Kamke Dimitry Tursunov (RUS) vs (WC)Denis Kudla (USA)
Bye vs (3)Roger Federer (SUI)
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(6)Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) vs Bye
Michael Llodra (FRA) vs Ernests Gulbis (LAT)
Xavier Malisse (BEL) vs Q Bobby Reynolds (USA)
Bye vs (28)Radek Stepanek (CZE)

(24)Marin Cilic (CRO) vs Bye
Potito Starace (ITA) vs David Nalbandian (ARG)
Bernard Tomic (AUS) vs Gilles Muller (LUX)
Bye vs (10)Janko Tipsarevic (SRB)

(15)Feliciano Lopez (ESP) vs Bye
Jeremy Chardy (FRA) vs Marcos Baghdatis (CYP)
Donald Young (USA) vs Steve Darcis (BEL)
Bye vs (21)Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR)

(26)Marcel Granollers (ESP) vs Bye
Jarkko Nieminen (FIN) vs Tommy Haas (GER)
Alejandro Falla (COL) vs Leonardo Mayer (ARG)
Bye vs (2)Rafael Nadal (ESP)
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DAY
DATE
WTA
Rounds
http://www.bnpparibasopen.com/Schedules/~/media/3A2F10E5788C49649B724FAFCD242FB9.ashx?w=50&h=43&as=1
ATP
Rounds
http://www.bnpparibasopen.com/Schedules/~/media/F109F03B2FB04962B1668DEC4558C287.ashx?w=43&h=50&as=1
STADIUM
COURT
OUTSIDE
COURTS


DAY
EVENING


Mon
5-Mar
Qualifying



10:00am


Tue
6-Mar
Qualifying
Qualifying


10:00am


Wed
7-Mar
1st Rd
Qualifying
11:00am

11:00am


Thur
8-Mar
1st Rd
1st Rd
11:00am
7:00pm
11:00am


Fri
9-Mar
2nd Rd
1st Rd
11:00am
7:00pm
11:00am


Sat
10-Mar
2nd Rd
2nd Rd
11:00am
7:00pm
11:00am


Sun
11-Mar
3rd Rd
2nd Rd
11:00am
7:00pm
11:00am


Mon
12-Mar
3rd Rd
3rd Rd
11:00am
7:00pm
11:00am


Tue
13-Mar
Rd of 16
3rd Rd
11:00am
7:00pm
11:00am


Wed
14-Mar
Quarterfinals
Rd of 16
11:00am
7:00pm
11:00am


Thur
15-Mar
Quarterfinals
Quarterfinals
11:00am
7:00pm



Fri
16-Mar
Semifinals
Quarterfinals
11:00am
6:00pm



Sat
17-Mar
Doubles Final
Semifinals;
Doubles Final
11:00am




Sun
18-Mar
Final
Final
11:00am

[Sallydaisy]

INDIAN WELLS
Qualifying draw: Monday, March 5, TBA
Main draw: Tuesday, March 6, 3:00 p.m.
Doubles draw: Wednesday, March 7, 2:00 p.m.

Main Draw play starts on Thursday 8th March.
The top 32 seeds get a R1 Bye so Andy is not likely to play again until Sat 10th or Sun 11th.

[RoastLamb]

I'm on holiday that week so will miss most of it, sadly. Good luck to Andy, Milos and Rafa.

[Sallydaisy]

According to Mr Harman, Mr Lendl won't be going to Indian Wells.

Neil Harman ‏ @NeilHarmanTimes (https://twitter.com/#%21/NeilHarmanTimes) Just to let Marcus Buckland know that Ivan Lendl will NOT be in Indian Wells.

[KnightOwl]

According to Mr Harman, Mr Lendl won't be going to Indian Wells.

Again? Hmmm....not sure about that as a plan...!

[Fina]

Again? Hmmm....not sure about that as a plan...!

My take on it is that they're already focussing on the next Slam and Andy's clay-court game.

So, it's not surprising he'd not be at IW, but that Lendl would be at Miami, since he lives nearby. Thereafter, the relationship will be all systems go...with RG in mind.

[karanga]

See Robin Soderling is in the entry list. Is he better? :rolleyes:

[AllyB]

Gutted tonight, but a promising week overall. Onwards and upwards stateside!

[diamond gal1]

I hope am not being too thick, but surely Ivan being Andy's full time coach, means he would be
at Indian Wells? my opinion is Andy missed his mentor today and am not sure turning up
as and when is going to benefit Andy or am I completely missing something ?

[Sallydaisy]

I hope am not being too thick, but surely Ivan being Andy's full time coach, means he would be
at Indian Wells? my opinion is Andy missed his mentor today and am not sure turning up
as and when is going to benefit Andy or am I completely missing something ?

Ivan isn't a full time coach. He'll be involved in training blocks through the year (as agreed between the 2 of them) and be with Andy at certain events - some of the Masters and Grand Slams.

For example: he intends to work with Andy in the early part of the clay court season but might not be at Roland Garros because he feels the hard work needs to go in ahead of the Slams.

Ivan is based in Florida - hence the trip Andy made out there after the OZ Grand Slam.
Whatever he is doing it's something he and Andy have agreed on for now.
:)

[diamond gal1]

Thanks Sally, for clearing that up. Feel though that Andy is doing well under Ivan and just wish
he was with him a bit more, thats all :)

[diamond gal1]

Thats Diamond Gal now off her soap box lol. Look forward to next week, see you all there x

[Katie]

See Robin Soderling is in the entry list. Is he better? :rolleyes:

I'd be shocked if he plays - he can't even train for longer than 30 minutes without getting tired. Surprising that he's still on the entry list though.

[jeannie13]

I'm sure that Andy & Ivan will be in touch with each other on a very regular basis & that this is all part of a plan. I don't think Andy is at the stage that he needs his hand held all the time. I'm also sure that Ivan will be carefully analizing all Andy's matches & will be giving advice as to what he thinks might help. Their coaching relationship is at an early stage & will develop as time goes on. I have the utmost faith that they will be doing the very best they can to make this work. :thumbup: Keep the faith.

[Sallydaisy]

See Robin Soderling is in the entry list. Is he better? :rolleyes:


I'd be shocked if he plays - he can't even train for longer than 30 minutes without getting tired. Surprising that he's still on the entry list though.
I've just updated the Entry List.
Soderling is indeed out of I/Wells AND Miami.

[Sallydaisy]

Andy is on his way to Indian Wells according to the bottom end of this report (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/9121115/Andy-Murray-is-beaten-but-not-bowed-after-losing-to-Roger-Federer-in-straight-sets-in-the-Dubai-final.html)from the Telegraph.


Murray was out, but he wasn’t down, because he remembers how bleak things had been in the early springtime of his last two seasons.

As he said afterwards: “I’m just happy with the week, because at this stage last year I was in a very different position, a different frame of mind.

“It’s a very important period for me, this one coming up,” he added, “because I struggled there [in Indian Wells and Miami] the last couple of years. I’m going to get over there early, get some good practice in.”

And off he went, straight to the airport for a night flight to Los Angeles.

[RoastLamb]

That's a LONG flight to LA. Then the drive to Indian Wells on top of it.

Feel so sorry for Soderling. :grouphug: And I don't even like him but I hate to see him have to be out of the tour for so long, must be awful for him.

[david1610]

I'm sure that Andy & Ivan will be in touch with each other on a very regular basis & that this is all part of a plan. I don't think Andy is at the stage that he needs his hand held all the time. I'm also sure that Ivan will be carefully analizing all Andy's matches & will be giving advice as to what he thinks might help. Their coaching relationship is at an early stage & will develop as time goes on. I have the utmost faith that they will be doing the very best they can to make this work. :thumbup: Keep the faith.
I am sure they are doing the best they can practically. They made an arrangement for this period together and of course it had to take Ivan's life into consideration. If it becomes clear that Ivan being there at the tail end of GSs is important, hopefully they can adjust in the future.
I personally feel having Lendl there for the potential GS matches SF and F against the top four does make a difference, and no matter how much coaching and preparation is done, you can't dial in the inspiration you get at 5-5 in the fifth set from looking at the multiple GS winner in your box and being reminded of what you have discussed.

[DaveArneRiise]

Anyone know the qualifying draw?

[-J-]

Anyone know the qualifying draw?dont think its out yet mate

[DaveArneRiise]

Thanks the du

[JAMES4578]

Bit of a surprise at the exhibition taking place at Madison Square Gardens last night, Roddick beat Federer 7-5, 7-6! Though of course Fed may have been a bit jaded having just arrived 2 days ago and it would likely be a different story in a tour event. However, still a bit of a boost for Andy R after his indifferent form of late.

[Alis]

Doesn't really surprise me - lots of factors in the mix here. Fed had just arrived from Dubai and, even though he believes he is super-human, must have been suffering from jet lag. ARod has been playing in the States, is match fit and was also in front of his home crowd. We don't know how fast the surface was - if it was slow it would favour ARod. It was an exhibition and not a tour event - Fed would have been paid plenty to appear and really wouldn't have been that interested in the result. Certainly a good boost for ARod but not a lot to get excited about.

[JAMES4578]

Reports said it was a fast court. I recorded the match as it was shown on ESPN and will see it later. Roddick had certainly been playing in the States but is only 4-4 for the year and trails Fed 2-21 in the H2H, this result won't be included. Sharapova and Wozniacki also played an exhibition match with Maraia Maria winning in straight sets. Plenty of cash for playing these events but I'm glad that Murray wasn't involved so close to the main event.

[-J-]

Anyone know the qualifying draw?draws oot http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/404/qs.pdf

[Sallydaisy]

Wardy is seeded 23 and plays Maxime Authom in R1.
Interesting that it's a Belgian player bearing in mind our upcoming DC tie in April.
;)

This particular chap is WR212 (CH198 in Feb 2012) and he reached the Quarter-Final of the Bergamo Challenger last week having come through 3 rounds of Qualifying).

If Wardy comes through (and in theory he has the game to do so) he'll probably meet Pospisil in R2.
Winner of that goes through to the I/Wells main draw .......

[40-15]

less than an hour to go for the main draw at Indian Wells

[Sallydaisy]

less than an hour to go for the main draw at Indian Wells
You realise they'll probably do the Ladies draw first .....
;)

[Madeline]

The Ladies' draw is already done. . .http://www.bnpparibasopen.com/Scores/Draws.aspx

[40-15]

I thought they had the ladies draw yesterday?

ahh yes - thanks Madeline

[Sallydaisy]

:oops:

:getcoat:

[Sallydaisy]

Just picked this up - off to check it ..........


Wow, two in a row. Freaky. RT @SI_BTBaseline: Murray drawn in Djokovic's half. (http://www.menstennisforums.com/showthread.php?p=11794614#)
Federer in Nadal's. #bnppo12

[Sallydaisy]

QFs: Djokovic/Berdych, Nadal/Tsonga, Federer/Ferrer, Murray/Fish.

I'm liking that!!!

[-J-]

oops

[Sallydaisy]

Isner in Andy's Quarter; Delpo in Fedex's quarter.
:lol:

[Manaus]

Sounds like a nice draw for Andy. Fish is definitely beatable, and Andy has already shown he can take on Nole. Also a good opportunity for Andy to avenge his loss to Fed.

[Sallydaisy]

Andy Murray's projected fourth round opponent (http://www.menstennisforums.com/showthread.php?t=197892&page=16#) is No. 13 Gilles Simon.

[cazza99]

Next round

1/8ths: Djokovic/Gasquet, Nadal/F. Lopez, Fed/Monfils,, Murray/Simon, Ferrer/Delpo, Fish/Isner, Berdych/Almagro, Tsonga/Tips

[Sallydaisy]

Sounds like a nice draw for Andy. Fish is definitely beatable, and Andy has already shown he can take on Nole. Also a good opportunity for Andy to avenge his loss to Fed.
If Fed gets to the Final that is ...........
:shades:

[cazza99]

I guess Indian Wells is not as fast as Dubai so won't favour Fed so much.

[Sallydaisy]

This isn't in the right draw order - it's done by #1 seed descending ...... will try to sort.

1/8ths: Djokovic/Gasquet, Nadal/F. Lopez, Fed/Monfils,, Murray/Simon, Ferrer/Delpo, Fish/Isner, Berdych/Almagro, Tsonga/Tipsy

[Sallydaisy]

Projected 1/8ths in better order akin to the actual draw ......

[1] Djokovic/Gasquet,
Berdych/Almagro

[4] Murray/[13]Simon
Fish/Isner

[3] Fed/Monfils
Ferrer/Delpo

Tsonga/Tipsy
[2]Nadal/F. Lopez

[Sallydaisy]

Various snippets from twitter and MTF.

BOOM. Potential third round blockbuster between No. 27 Milos Raonic and No. 3 Roger Federer

Delpo gets Verdasco in r32.

Andy Roddick could get Karlovic in R2, Berdych in R3. In Djokovic's quarter.
Anderson the first seed Novak could face.
Novak Djokovic first plays the winner of a match between two qualifiers

First round men's matches: Tursunov-Kudla, Chardy-Baghdatis, Llodra-Gulbis, Dodig-Dimitrov, Young-Darcis

Rafael Nadal's projected fourth round is No. 15 Feliciano Lopez. Lopez gets tough R2 against Baghdatis-Chardy winner
Nalbandian on Nadal's side of draw. Danger man for Rafa - always plays him tough. Dolgo also in Nadal's quarter.
Rafael Nadal first faces the winner of Alejandro Falla and Leonardo Mayer

Comeback kid Marin Cilic gets tough draw: possible Nalbandian R2 then Tipsarevic R3

Alexandr Dolgopolov gets Young-Darcis winner, then Feliciano Lopez, then possibly Nadal.

[Sallydaisy]

Kei Nishikori gets Sock-Giraldo winner first, then possible R3 against Almagro, R4 against Berdych.

Federer's draw looks interesting:-
Kudla/Tursunov, Raonic, Monfils, Delpo/Ferrer, Nadal, Djokovic/Murray

Ryan Harrison gets Cipolla first, then Troicki, then potentially an Australia rematch against Andy Murray.

No word yet our 'oor Andy's R2 oppo!

[Sallydaisy]

Ben Rotheburg tweet:

Andy Murray's first potential seeded clash is a French Open rematch against Viktor Troicki.
So, that'd be in the R32.

The full draw isn't up yet so we still don't know Andy's path to the Final but it's looking like:-

R1 - Bye
R2 - ?
R3 - Troicki (Harrison?)
R4 - Simon [13] or ?
QF - Fish
SF - Djokovic
F - Rafa or Roger

[Sallydaisy]

Nadal's route: Falla/L.Mayer; Granollers; F.Lopez; Tsonga; Federer; Djokovic/Murray

[LC the fan]

On the face of it that looks like a good draw for Andy. Oh dear ! everytime I've said that we've had a few hiccups. Somehow he seems to do better, focus better with the tougher draw.

However, new year, new coach, new focus.... maybe new trophy

[Sallydaisy]

Andy plays Garcia-Lopez or Machado in R2.

Can't do much more until the full draw is out.

[david1610]

Fish in US Masters is not as easy a draw as it initially sounds. Remember he is one of the few (Top 3, Birdy and Fish) to have won three consecutive matches against Andy. Didn't he take out Federer in IW or Miami two or three years ago.

Having said that, still a good draw for Andy until SF. But that dreaded first match first!

[Sallydaisy]

THE DRAW FOR INDIAN WELLS IS UP!!!
Full draw link (http://www.bnpparibasopen.com/Scores/~/link.aspx?_id=492AE94A9F894467B0B78A3195F9AA74&_z=z)

HERE IS ANDY'S QUARTER - will do the rest tomorrow as it's a bit late now!

[4] Murray v Bye
Garcia-Lopez v Machado
Cipolla v Harrison
Bye v Troicki [25]

[23] Wawrinka v Bye
Qualifier v WC Ginepri
Qualifier v Sela
Bye v Simon [13]

[11] Isner v Bye
Q v Q
Q v Mahut
Bye v Monaco [22]

[32] Benneteau v Bye
Q v Kunitsyn
Seppi v O.Rochus
Bye v Fish [8]

Thereafter the projected last 16 (R4) by seeding are:-
[1] Djokovic/Gasquet,
Berdych/Almagro

[4] Murray/[13]Simon
Fish/Isner

[3] Fed/Monfils
Ferrer/Delpo

Tsonga/Tipsy
[2]Nadal/F. Lopez

[RoastLamb]

Didn't know the draw was today. I hate that IW second week is always during my March break. :grrr: Will miss Milos vs Federer if that happens. Poo.

[Maza1987]

dream draw on paper.

[Linda]

Good to see that Fed has the worst draw for once! :red devil:

[Alis]

On present form, I would think Andy would be more likely to meet Isner than Fish in the quarters.

[JAMES4578]

Seems a reasonable draw for Andy, though of course Masters events are never straightforward. If both Andy and Isner reach thew quarters that could be a tricky one and Fish could could also be a challenge in the States, even if he's not been playing so well lately. However I'm glad he's avoided Tsonga or Berych in his quarter who may face Rafa and Nole respectively. Not looking any further atm, though of course Andy could well face Nole in another semi.Fed indeed doesn't have the luck of the draw this time but of course could still rise to the challenge.

Very disappointing that Ward could only win 3 games against Authom in the qualifying, James is struggling somewhat atm!:sad::sad:

[scrapaddict]

Pleased to see he is in Nole's half of the draw and looks like a good first week though will need to concentrate as he actually seems to find it easier to play against better players

[Katie]

Fish in US Masters is not as easy a draw as it initially sounds. Remember he is one of the few (Top 3, Birdy and Fish) to have won three consecutive matches against Andy. Didn't he take out Federer in IW or Miami two or three years ago.

Having said that, still a good draw for Andy until SF. But that dreaded first match first!

Fish knocked out Federer in 2008 in IW and knocked out Andy in Miami in 2010. So not someone to be taken lightly, especially as Andy doesn't find it easy to play against him. But Fish has hardly won any back-to-back matches for months and hopefully Andy won't be in his post-AO slump form this time round.

It looks like a good draw for Andy, I'm pleased that he's avoided the big hitters in his section of the draw. Disappointed that Delpo is in Federer's section yet again! - and that Delpo/Ferrer may meet in the fourth round - two of my favourites.

Rafa's draw looks ok apart from Tsonga in the QF and I should think he'll be pleased to have drawn Federer instead of Andy in the SFs. Nole's draw also looks fine apart from Berdych though the head-to-head there is very much in Nole's favour (8-1).

[xenon21]

Not too bad a draw it seems this tourney for Andy though Fish may be a wee banana skin! One step at a time! Hoping Fed draw will cause much trouble for him!

[Alis]

Apart from his stellar performance at the Davis Cup, Fish really hasn't posted many good results recently. I can't help but feel that his place in the limelight is a thing of the past - I will be surprised if Fish makes it to the quarters.

[Caro]

I personally feel having Lendl there for the potential GS matches SF and F against the top four does make a difference, and no matter how much coaching and preparation is done, you can't dial in the inspiration you get at 5-5 in the fifth set from looking at the multiple GS winner in your box and being reminded of what you have discussed.

Could not agree more david!

[rouges]

Andy is as good as any of these top guys, but it's a different matter when his serves desert him and he goes walkies, loses focus and makes too many U/E. It does not matter what draw he finds himself in, last year lose in the first round, in Dubai struggled in first and second round then found his feet and made the finals. He has to come out all guns blazing like he did against Novak and Berdych last week otherwise not a hope in hell to beat any of the players. Prove me wrong Andy please.

[pabbers]

One round at a time please! I'm exhausted.........

:cauldron:

[40-15]

One round at a time please! I'm exhausted.........

yes pabbers - agree....
having gone out to Donald Young in the 2nd round last year!! -
it will be great just to see Andy get through safely to the next round against Garcia-Lopez or Machado!! -
however -
Andy definately in a much better place this time round - with the form he showed last week!! :thumbup:

[Madeline]

Today's OOP are top half of the draw matches (well, I haven't checked them all, but I have checked a few), so it is looking fairly likely that Andy's first match will be on Saturday.

[Sallydaisy]

OOP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Scores/Live-Schedule.aspx?EventId=404)for Thursday 8th March 2012.
I/Wells is 8hrs behind the UK so an 11am start there is 7pm here.

The ATP are not showing it in an easily copyable format so I'm not inclined to type the whole lot out ...
I'll wait until Saturday's to type up the main show courts once the seeded players are in action.

The Ladies main draw event started yesterday so today is the 2nd half Ladies R1 and top half R1 for the Men (per Madeline above ^^^).

These are the guys in R1 action, in draw order, but not in order of how they'll be on court.

Q Andrey Golubev vs Q Rik De Voest (RSA) Court 8
Matthias Bachinger (GER) vs Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) Court 8

Robin Haase (NED) vs Pablo Andujar (ESP) Court 7
Albert Ramos (ESP) vs (WC)Jesse Levine (USA) Stadium 2

Q Tim Smyczek (USA) vs (WC)Sam Querrey (USA) Stadium 1 day
Santiago Giraldo (COL) vs (WC)Jack Sock (USA) Stadium 3

Lukasz Kubot (POL) vs Ivo Karlovic (CRO) Stadium 2
Alex Bogomolov Jr. (RUS) vs Sergiy Stakhovsky (UKR) Court 4

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Guillermo Garcia Lopez (ESP) vs Rui Machado (POR) Court 7 Winner plays Andy Murray!
Flavio Cipolla (ITA) vs Ryan Harrison (USA) Stadium 1 night

Q Paolo Lorenzi (ITA) vs (WC) Robby Ginepri (USA) Stadium 1 day
Q Amer Delic (BIH) vs Dudi Sela (ISR) Court 7

Q Federico Gil (POR) vs Q Rhynne Williams (USA) Court 6
Q Vasek Pospisil (CAN) vs Nicolas Mahut (FRA) Stadium 2

Q Mathew Ebden (AUS) vs Igor Kunitsyn (RUS) Court 5
Andreas Seppi (ITA) vs Olivier Rochus (BEL) Stadium 3


Today's OOP are top half of the draw matches (well, I haven't checked them all, but I have checked a few), so it is looking fairly likely that Andy's first match will be on Saturday.
That's probably because Andy Roddick is in the top half of the draw and my bet would be that his R2 match will be the popcorn event on Saturday! If we're being realistic A-Rod's career is now on the wane but he's still held in regard so even if he ain't the top billing there are other high ranking Americans e.g. Fish and Isner in the top half of the draw.

[Sallydaisy]

The draw in the first post is now filled in with the Qualifiers if it helps anyone with their Bracket Challenge.

[jaysee]

The draw in the first post is now filled in with the Qualifiers if it helps anyone with their Bracket Challenge.

Many thanks for that. The bracket is still showing QvQ so I thought I would have to rely on tossing the old coin!

[Sallydaisy]

Many thanks for that. The bracket is still showing QvQ so I thought I would have to rely on tossing the old coin!
I've got brain damage trying to do mine!!!

[Jan]

Andy and Jamie drawn to play Colin and Ross in 1st round of doubles!!!!!!!!!!!!
noooooooooooooooooooooo that's not fair!

[supergran]

noooooooooooooooooooooo that's not fair! I think it's called the "luck" of the draw!:facepalm::yikes:

[Sallydaisy]

OOP for Friday 9th March here. (http://www.bnpparibasopen.com/Schedules/Live-OOP.aspx?EventId=0404&Year=2012&Seq=5)

No British Men in action.

Bally is first up on Court 8 v Julia Goerges (7pm UK time).

Mens Doubles action starts ...
Djokovic/Troicki v Granollers/F.Lopez - 2nd on Stadium 1 at approx 8.30pm UK time.

[HoopGirl]

Any one know when TV coverage starts for this one?

[Katie]

Any one know when TV coverage starts for this one?

It starts on Sky Sports on Saturday at 7pm.

[Aussie Andy]

Well, Garcia-Lopez beat Machado 7-6, 4-6, 6-2. Will face Andy in 2nd round.

Sucks about the doubles, doesn't it?

[Sallydaisy]

INDIAN WELLS OOP - Friday, 9 March 2012

STADIUM 1 start 11:00 am (7pm UK)
[12] J Jankovic (SRB) vs [WC] J Hampton (USA) - WTA
N Djokovic (SRB) / V Troicki (SRB) vs M Granollers (ESP) / F Lopez (ESP) - ATP
[1] V Azarenka (BLR) vs M Barthel (GER) - WTA
F Mayer (GER) / J Nieminen (FIN) vs M Fish (USA) / A Roddick (USA) - ATP
Not Before 7:00 PM
[3] M Llodra (FRA) / N Zimonjic (SRB) vs M Lopez (ESP) / R Nadal (ESP) - ATP
[3] P Kvitova (CZE) vs B Zahlavova Strycova (CZE) - WTA

STADIUM 2 start 11:00 am
E Vesnina (RUS) vs [32] C Mchale (USA) - WTA
J Chardy (FRA) vs M Baghdatis (CYP) - ATP
P Starace (ITA) vs D Nalbandian (ARG) - ATP
[9] V Zvonareva (RUS) vs K Date-Krumm (JPN) - WTA
S Cirstea (ROU) vs [5] A Radwanska (POL) - WTA
C Stebe (GER) vs R Sweeting (USA) - ATP

STADIUM 3 start 11:00 am
X Malisse (BEL) vs [Q] B Reynolds (USA) - ATP
K Zakopalova (CZE) vs [19] D Hantuchova (SVK) - WTA
V King (USA) vs [13] A Pavlyuchenkova (RUS) - WTA
P Kohlschreiber (GER) / G Monfils (FRA) vs [6] M Fyrstenberg (POL) / M Matkowski (POL) - ATP
G Voskoboeva (KAZ) vs [8] N Li (CHN) - WTA
D Young (USA) vs S Darcis (BEL) - ATP

COURT 7 start 11:00 am
J Nieminen (FIN) vs T Haas (GER) - ATP
N Davydenko (RUS) vs [Q] S Bubka (UKR) - ATP
T Bacsinszky (SUI) vs [25] S Kuznetsova (RUS) - WTA
[18] A Kerber (GER) vs [WC] S Stephens (USA) - WTA
B Tomic (AUS) vs G Muller (LUX) - ATP

COURT 8 start 11:00 am (7pm UK)
E Baltacha (GBR) vs [14] J Goerges (GER) - WTA
M Llodra (FRA) vs E Gulbis (LAT) - ATP
[27] F Pennetta (ITA) vs C Suarez Navarro (ESP) - WTA
C Dellacqua (AUS) / S Stosur (AUS) vs A Klepac (SLO) / A Rosolska (POL) - WTA
I Dodig (CRO) vs G Dimitrov (BUL) - ATP

COURT 4 start 11:00 am
[LL] T Kamke (GER) vs [WC] D Kudla (USA) - ATP
[24] A Medina Garrigues (ESP) vs [WC] S Mirza (IND) - WTA
L Rosol (CZE) vs T Bellucci (BRA) - ATP
V Dushevina (RUS) / S Peer (ISR) vs [2] S Mirza (IND) / E Vesnina (RUS) - WTA - After Suitable Rest

COURT 6 start 11:00 am
C Berlocq (ARG) vs B Paire (FRA) - ATP
[31] J Zheng (CHN) vs [Q] M Krajicek (NED) - WTA
Y Lu (TPE) vs D Istomin (UZB) - ATP
[1] L Huber (USA) / L Raymond (USA) vs E Makarova (RUS) / J Zheng (CHN) - WTA - After Suitable Rest

COURT 5 start 11:00 am
[5] S Errani (ITA) / R Vinci (ITA) vs N Bratchikova (RUS) / K Peschke (CZE) - WTA
J Gajdosova (AUS) vs [22] Y Wickmayer (BEL) - WTA
[Q] M Matosevic (AUS) vs [Q] R Bemelmans (BEL) - ATP
A Falla (COL) vs L Mayer (ARG) - ATP

[Alis]

Does anyone know if any TV coverage of the WTA event is scheduled?

[Katie]

Does anyone know if any TV coverage of the WTA event is scheduled?

There's WTA Indian Wells tennis scheduled on British Eurosport on Sunday at 6pm, can't find any for Saturday though.

[Sallydaisy]

Hmmm, just noticed that Tursunov didn't make it onto court to play his R1 match. he's been replaced in the draw by Tobias Kamke who is currently thrashing Denis Kudla. The German lost in R2 of Qualifying (to Amer Delic) so has had a couple of matches practice already. However, I'm surprised the American/Ukrainian isn't doing better.

[-J-]

bally just broken 3-5

[JAMES4578]

She lost it 6-3 and now a break down in the 2nd, let's hope she can still get back in the match!

[Madeline]

Nope - lost 6-3 6-2 I'm afraid.

[JAMES4578]

A bit disappointing, but it was going to be in all likelihood a tough ask!

[Jan]

ah shame - but Goerges is top 20, so maybe not a surprise

[Sallydaisy]

Bubka is really going to be kicking himself ... he was 5-0 up in the first set and had set point but Davydenko has just won 6 games on the trot and is serving for the set himself!!!
Duly taken 7'5.

Baggy is 6'2, 3'2 up on Chardy having just broken the Frenchman in the 2nd set.
Llodra/Gulbis on serve in the 3rd set; the Frenchman serving at *2-3.

[xenon21]

tough match for bally :(

[Sallydaisy]

Still no OOP ........... too tired to wait up for it.

I'm guessing Andy'll get a day match (i.e. evening UK time); his half has Nole, Roddick, Isner, Fish and Harrison in so I reckon they'd get the popcorn slots at night.

[JAMES4578]

A day match for Andy would suit more I'm sure! Some comeback from Davy, but Bubka really will be kicking himself! Certainly battle with Llodra and Gulbis but but Michael takes the 3rd set breaker, another one that got away from Ernie! Pleased that Haas got through in straights.

OOP now out, Andy has a night match actually. http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/404/op.pdf

[-J-]

nice to see the world #4 get a bit of respect, well done IW TD:clap::clap:

[patmoren]

Looks like 4.30am for Andy, early to bed tonight!!

[Katie]

Pleased to see Andy finally get a night match! Not so good for our sleep though!

[Alis]

Does anyone know whether Sky will be screening Andy's match live? Looking through the TV schedule there doesn't seem to be any coverage timetabled for around 4.30 a.m.

[Sallydaisy]

I'm guessing Andy'll get a day match (i.e. evening UK time); his half has Nole, Roddick, Isner, Fish and Harrison in so I reckon they'd get the popcorn slots at night.

OOP now out, Andy has a night match actually.

Looks like 4.30am for Andy, early to bed tonight!!
Well that prediction was as bad as my Bracket Challenge.
:laugh:

Hummm, so much for the Sunday morning lie-in.

[Jan]

oh I was rather hoping to watch Andy this evening.

[Katie]

Does anyone know whether Sky will be screening Andy's match live? Looking through the TV schedule there doesn't seem to be any coverage timetabled for around 4.30 a.m.

I hope they do - though from previous years I seem to remember them not covering Rafa or Fed's evening matches early on in the week. With it being Andy though, perhaps they'll make an exception and extend their coverage?

[lynne]

oh I was rather hoping to watch Andy this evening.

Oh! So was I, never mind "middle" of the night it is:sleepy:

[Madeline]

Yuk. Stay up late, I can manage. Get up early, I can sometimes manage. Middle of the night - not much chance! I'll just try to sleep with my fingers crossed. Good luck, Andy!

[galagirl]

I’m sure I remember Marcus saying Sky would show every Andy match on Sky

[Jan]

Yuk. Stay up late, I can manage. Get up early, I can sometimes manage. Middle of the night - not much chance! I'll just try to sleep with my fingers crossed. Good luck, Andy!
couldn't agree more!

[Mickey]

I think they may show Andy's match on the red button on Sky.

[Jane]

Best of luck, Andy:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::)

[pabbers]

I think they may show Andy's match on the red button on Sky.

Groan.........can't record the red button!

[Madeline]

Bigger groan - can't record livestreams!

[DaveArneRiise]

Are these courts notoriously slow or something because all the big servers seem to be struggling....

[Linda]

I think IW is supposed to be fairly slow for a hard court.

NB who is struggling? Isner just won his match.

[DaveArneRiise]

I think IW is supposed to be fairly slow for a hard court.

NB who is struggling? Isner just won his match.

He did, but his service games weren't as routine as they usually are... and he was playing a lower ranked player.

[JAMES4578]

It certainly is slower, though didn't watch much of the Isner match as switched to Gasquet who having been in a comfortable position, looks like he's going out as down 4-0 in the 3rd to Ramos. Has now lost 8 consecutive games!

[DaveArneRiise]

He served for the match too :rolleyes:

[JAMES4578]

He served for the match too :rolleyes:

Yes, all went downhill after that!

[DaveArneRiise]

Yes, all went downhill after that!

Simon is teetering on the edge of going down the same route too. And there was Benny earlier too!

[JAMES4578]

Simon is teetering on the edge of going down the same route too. And there was Benny earlier too!

yes, of course the fact that they are all French is just a coincidence!

[40-15]

Sergiy Stakhovsky has won the first set 7-6 - in his match with Berdych!!

[ljs]

im hoping Berdych loses :red devil:

[Alis]

Me too! I was also hoping that Kubot would beat Roddick too - he was serving for the match but lost his serve - ARod won the tie break and now is right back in it.

[ljs]

boooo Berdych takes the 2nd set 6-3

[Sallydaisy]

OOP for Sunday 11th March: link (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Scores/schedule.aspx?EventId=404)

Please note.
There is now a 7hr time difference so matches starting 11am will be at 7pm UK time.

[banskogirl]

Indian Wells are my new two bad words!

[Sallydaisy]

Indian Wells is now only 7hrs behind the UK because the clocks changed over there yesterday (Saturday).

[-J-]

monfils has withdrawn

[Linda]

Really? Why? Not good for my bracket, which is already suffering enough!

[-J-]

Really? Why? Not good for my bracket, which is already suffering enough!Alexandra Willis ‏ @alex_willis (https://twitter.com/#%21/alex_willis) Third attack of intestinal illness as Gael Monfils withdraws. Not good. #bnppo12 (https://twitter.com/#%21/search/%23bnppo12)

[Linda]

Awww, poor Gael :sad:

[JAMES4578]

A bitter blow for Gael, of course there are often bugs going about!

[Sallydaisy]

Alexandra Willis ‏ @alex_willis (https://twitter.com/#%21/alex_willis) Third attack of intestinal illness as Gael Monfils withdraws. Not good.
#bnppo12 (https://twitter.com/#%21/search/%23bnppo12)

Kohlschreiber didn't play on Thursday 'cos Anderson got a w/o.
Wonder if that was for the same reason?

[Linda]

I wonder if Andy is going down with it? It would explain his lacklustre performance. I remember once before he played really badly and although he didn't realise he was ill at the time, he went down with an illness the next day.

[JAMES4578]

I suppose we're speculating but it certainly is possible and he seemed at a loss to explain just what went wrong in the match. However, having said I hope Andy is not ill.

[Linda]

Delpo wins. Rafa on next! Where is Vixs?

[JAMES4578]

Quite a tough first set but Once Del Potro edged ahead it was pretty comfortable really. Don't expect Rafa to have too much trouble here, but we'll see.

[Sallydaisy]

Illness in I/Wells has caused OOP change.

Vania king v Kerber cancelled (King has the stomach bug affecting many out there including Monfils).
Garrigues v Goerges moved to Stadium 2.

Flemchins v Murrays now 3rd on Ct 7.

Granllers has just beaten Haas.
Next up Verdasco v Sweeting - out on court now and perhaps 1.5/2hrs.

Then then the Brits Doubles duel - say around 10/10.30pm so an hour earlier than expected (probably!).

[Linda]

But unfortunately no live stream as far as I can see :sad:

[Sallydaisy]

But unfortunately no live stream as far as I can see :sad:
This is doubles .....
:shades:

[Sallydaisy]

If anyone wonders why Davydenko beat 14th Seed Bjorn Phau (erm WR #113) it's because the German was a LL who replaced Gael Monfils in the draw!!!

[Linda]

Rafa won 6-1 6-3 :) Where is Vixs?

[hfwardhouse]

S'pect she's still crying her eyes out after the dreadful result for her footie team earlier ..... they're out of the cup!

[Linda]

Awwww :sad: but Rafa's win ought to cheer her up!

[hfwardhouse]

I'm sure it has .... :)

[lynne]

Ferrer 5-2 up in the first set....Go Daveed!!!!!

[Linda]

Daveed takes the first set :cheer:

[lynne]

Ferrer wins 6-2, 6-2...:clap::clap::clap:

[Linda]

Daveed wins 6-2, 6-2 :cheer: :cheer:

[Linda]

Llodra has retired so Tsonga goes through

[JAMES4578]

Very straightforward for Ferrer really, pity LLodra had to pull out but glad Tsonga is through!

[Sallydaisy]

Results so far today:

(5)David Ferrer (ESP) DEF Grigor Dimitrov (BUL)
Denis Istomin (UZB) DEF(31)Juan Ignacio Chela (ARG)
(19)Fernando Verdasco (ESP) DEFRyan Sweeting (USA)
(9)Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG) DEFQ Marinko Matosevic
Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) DEF LL Bjorn Phau (GER) (14)Gael Monfils (FRA) SICKNESS
Thomaz Bellucci (BRA) DEF(20)Jurgen Melzer (AUT)
(6)Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) DEFMichael Llodra (FRA)
(10)Janko Tipsarevic (SRB) DEFGilles Muller (LUX)
(26)Marcel Granollers (ESP) DEFTommy Haas (GER)
(2)Rafael Nadal (ESP) DEFLeonardo Mayer (ARG)
Marcos Baghdatis (CYP) DEF(15)Feliciano Lopez (ESP)

-------------------------------------------
(27)Milos Raonic (CAN) vs Carlos Berlocq (ARg)
(WC)Denis Kudla (USA) vs (3)Roger Federer (SUI)
Xavier Malisse (BEL) vs(28)Radek Stepanek (CZE)
(24)Marin Cilic (CRO) vs David Nalbandian (ARG)
Steve Darcis (BEL) vs (21)Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR)

[xenon21]

This bug has really been doing the rounds! :( So many withdrawals. Anyone know how many that is already?

[scrapaddict]

don't know where to comment about the doubles??

Good result for the murrays - bit of consolation for Andy

[DaveArneRiise]

Anyone got a link for Almagro Giraldo?

[ljs]

http://www.hahasport.com/v-2/18/2/v-380221.html

[xenon21]

From Neil Harman


The Muzzbros are sixth match on second court tomorrow (probably just about the time as The Fed takes on @milosraonic) Pesky orders of play


the early hours of the morning on Wednesday. I think Court 2 is televised but singles on Stadium at same time for sure

[-J-]

ggl match is only 30 minutes old, must have starte around 11:30 pm there

[lynne]

OOP for today......http://www.bnpparibasopen.com/Schedules/Live-OOP.aspx?EventId=0404

Harrrison def G.Lopez 6-4, 7-5

[JAMES4578]

Yes a good win for Harrison, though didn't see it to know if it GL played so well, though obviously Andy gave a lot a way in his match! Another one I got wrong as thinking GLmight have follow3ed up the win but of course Ryan is a prospect!

[Caro]

Watched a bit last night but can't seem to get in to it now Andy is out :sad:

Will probably get more interested towards the end of the tourney ...... is it just me???

[pabbers]

Watched a bit last night but can't seem to get in to it now Andy is out :sad:

Will probably get more interested towards the end of the tourney ...... is it just me???

Nope - haven't watched any since Andy went out :sad:

[ljs]

Im still watching . Not as exciting with Andy out , but Im still enjoying it.

Looking forward to 2nite seeing Milos play Federer

[supergran]

Have watched some matches inc Fish and Ebden but if there's anything else I want to watch just turn off whereas if Andy was playing I would be glued to Indian Wells. Will watch Milos tonight.

[Alis]

I have to admit it doesn't have the same pull now that Andy is out. I've actually been watching more of the women's matches - some of which have been quite close.

[Jan]

I haven't watched any, but would be relying on streams, and it's tricky to watch a small screen and do other things at the same time, which is what I'd do if it was on TV.

[jeannie13]

Watched a bit last night but can't seem to get in to it now Andy is out :sad:

Will probably get more interested towards the end of the tourney ...... is it just me???

I feel the same Caro. It's not the same without Andy. ]'ve just watched the odd time. Lost interest.
Looking forward to Miami.

[Katie]

I've not been watching very much either - will keep watching Delpo, Rafa and Ferrer for as long as they're still in but can't really get into this tournie. The time difference doesn't help, a lot of the matches are a bit late for me.

[supergran]

Watched del Potro and Verdasco, now watching Tsonga and Stepanek.

[Sallydaisy]

Crikey - Denis Istomin beat Daveeeed Ferrer 6'4, 6'3.
:shocked:

Tsonga serving at 4-5 to make it 5-5 all if he holds his serve.

[Katie]

Del Potro/Verdasco was a good match - Verdasco had a lot of chances in the second set but got too nervous when it really mattered. Delpo is in really good form at the moment.

Ferrer lost to Istomin 6-4, 6-3. :( It's a surprise defeat although Ferrer has played a lot of tennis recently.

[JAMES4578]

I've not been watching very much either - will keep watching Delpo, Rafa and Ferrer for as long as they're still in but can't really get into this tournie. The time difference doesn't help, a lot of the matches are a bit late for me.

Not quite the same when Andy loses early, but I am interested and watch it when I get in at night. I watched Isner ,Djokovic and Simon last night as well as quite a bit of Stosur/Petrova on the other side which became dramatic in the end. A big shock as Istomin put out Ferrer in straights. Mind you David has been playing on clay, though of course it's pretty slow here anyway! Nando really should have taken the 2nd set but Del Potro in good form.

[-J-]

Del Potro/Verdasco was a good match - Verdasco had a lot of chances in the second set but got too nervous when it really mattered. Delpo is in really good form at the moment.

Ferrer lost to Istomin 6-4, 6-3. :( It's a surprise defeat although Ferrer has played a lot of tennis recently.he was the barometer for the north American route being better than chasing $$$$$$ in the middle east

[xenon21]

I didn't realise that Federer was ill...


@xenon21 i will go Fedfan if he is not to sick 2 tight sets

Whoops, interesting information missed by me

Apparently just a cold then...

[JAMES4578]

Fed got through but lost the first 7-6 before winning the next two 6-2, 6-4 and so was tested, whereas Nadal comfortably beat Granollers in straights.

[Katie]

he was the barometer for the north American route being better than chasing $$$$$$ in the middle east

Ferrer played the clay events in Argentina and Mexico - probably not the best preparation for IW, but he never does well there anyway so probably the best decision for him. He got valuable points and will be well-prepared for the clay court season. If the north American tournaments had the entry list of Dubai then they would be ideal preparation for IW - as it stands though I'm not so sure whether competing against lower-ranked players really is the best preparation (although no jetlag is a definite plus point).

I've taped the highlights of Fed/Raonic to watch later - I've not seen Milos play much before so looking forward to seeing the match. Pleased to see Ana Ivanovic beat Caroline Wozniacki - that's a huge win for her after a couple of tough years. :)

[Alis]

Very pleased for Ana but sad for Caro - I really hope she doesn't spiral downwards at a great rate of knots as some former number ones have.

[Katie]

Very pleased for Ana but sad for Caro - I really hope she doesn't spiral downwards at a great rate of knots as some former number ones have.

Yes I feel sorry for her too, she's a nice person and doesn't deserve a lot of the flack she gets from the press. She's always seemed very mentally tough so hopefully she won't rapidly slide down the rankings like some of the other players have done.

[Caro]

Very pleased for Ana but sad for Caro - I really hope she doesn't spiral downwards at a great rate of knots as some former number ones have.

Don't be .... I'm fine. That golfer boyfriend of mine is keeping me well happy! ;):rolling: :rolling:

[Sallydaisy]

Ferrer played the clay events in Argentina and Mexico - probably not the best preparation for IW, but he never does well there anyway so probably the best decision for him. He got valuable points and will be well-prepared for the clay court season.

Depends how you look at it. Acapulco (the same week as Dubai) is on clay and probably the better tournament of the 2 to prepare for the very slow surface at Indian Wells. Even Andy said it was like playing on clay there in his presser after he lost to GGL.

[JAMES4578]

Nole breezed through the first bagelling Andujar but he's just lost the 2nd on the breaker! Of course it may just be a blip though the spaniard certainly came alive!

[-J-]

noles having a strange match 6-0 then loses 2nd set TB

[Alis]

Novak not at his best. Berdych beaten by Amalgro 6-4, 6-0!

[Katie]

Bit of a shock to see Berdych lose that easily!

[JAMES4578]

Yes complete drubbing for Berdy in the 2nd, though it seems Almagro was in form! Nole is struggling somewhat though has saved bp and conslidated for 4-2 in the 3rd.

[Jan]

Novak not at his best. Berdych beaten by Amalgro 6-4, 6-0!
crumbs!

[Linda]

wonder if Almagro can beat Nole?

I've got home from Lent Group just in time to watch Rafa! That was lucky!

[pabbers]

Apart from Ferrer the Spaniards are doing unusually well, maybe reinforcing what Andy said about it being like playing on clay.

[Linda]

Yes, I mentioned the other day that the Spaniards were doing well - apart from Floppy who soon went out, and he prefers a fast court. It does seem that this court is so slow that it plays almost like clay.

Ooh, couldn't be better - two of my favourite players on court (Rafa & Dolly) and also my favourite umpire (Molay)! :cheer:

[Sallydaisy]

Nalbandian has just beaten Tsonga!!!
:shocked::shocked::shocked:

3'6, 7'5, 6'3

[Linda]

Not good for my bracket :sad:

[Linda]

Rafa wins! :cheer: :cheer: but rather a disappointing match, I thought Dolly would do better.

Bellucci a break up against Fed! :shocked:

[Sallydaisy]

Early break for Bellucci ... serving at *2-1 against Federer.
Gilles Simon has also gone a break up against Harrison.

[Linda]

Bellucci consolidates: 3-2

[Sallydaisy]

A DF from Bellucci at *40-15 isn't useful; Rogi could break back here.
But he doesn't 'cos TB serves an Ace on 2nd serve.

Can't stay up any longer .......
:sleepy:

[david1610]

Fed loses first set to Bellucci. Just does not look "there" today.

[lynne]

Bellucci takes the first set 6-3


Snap David!:)

[supergran]

I'm just watching folks. Not commenting......could say some things but playing it cool. There's no Andy so I don't give a *********************

[david1610]

Nalbandian has just beaten Tsonga!!!
:shocked::shocked::shocked:

3'6, 7'5, 6'3
Watched him last night and there were shades of vintage Dave.... perhaps he is putting it together this week....

[Linda]

Vamos Bellucci! :swingin:

[supergran]

Amen to that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lynne]

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!..Fed gets the second...Come On Bellucci!!!!!!

[supergran]

Come onnnnnnnnn Bellucci

[supergran]

come on Bellucci....You need to believe!

[lynne]

:facepalm::facepalm: Fed won!!!:doh:.....Bellucci played a good game though!!!:thumbup:

[supergran]

damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JAMES4578]

Certainly Fed has been taken the distance in the last two matches, but still finding a way through. Wonder if Del Potro can change his recent track record. By contrast been comfortable for Nadal thus far and he's also still going strong in the doubles with Lopez.

[Katie]

Fed's not been well this week so has done well to get through the last two matches. Delpo's definitely got a good chance to beat him here, I hope he does as otherwise he'll be 0-4 to him already this year.

I have a feeling that Rafa may win the title here - he's playing great and the IW surface really suits his game. Maybe it's here that he's going to beat Nole again?

[pabbers]

I'd definitely like to see Rafa win this, not least of all to distribute the ranking points a bit more among the top 4 so Andy's loss isn't quite so crippling in his bid to go up the rankings.

[Alis]

Definitely cheering for Rafa from this point on!

[Katie]

I'd like Delpo to win - but don't think it's going to happen!

[karanga]

I'm definitely cheering for Rafa. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: Out of the top three and the matches I've seen he is playing the best tennis.


Disappointing performance from Dolly. I really wish he'd become more consistent as some of his shotmaking as well as his serve are brilliant. He's definitely a top 5 player.

[Caro]

I am always cheering for Rafa unless it's against Andy ......

Haven't seen much of this tourney - most of the matches are too late for me, I have to be up at 6 in the week.

[JAMES4578]

I was watching Tsonga and Nalby which went the distance, so didn't see Nadal and Dolly! However, looking like Rafa was really impressive! I'm certainly a fan of Tssonga and pity he faded somewhat, after being pretty much in control. Nalby played well once given the chance but think Jo would in all likelihood have given Rafa a better match. Nole stepped it up tonight though with Almagro and could still find his best form at the right time! Nico had his moments but just wasn't consistent enough.

[RoastLamb]

Watched him last night and there were shades of vintage Dave.... perhaps he is putting it together this week....

Tsonga lost that match. He was 30-0 up serving for the match at 5-4. He lost the plot.

Anyway, Rafa (and Marc) made the dubs final, well done! Hopefully they'll play my Danny boy. I only have those two to cheer for now so I hope they both make it to the end.

[Sallydaisy]

OOP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Scores/schedule.aspx?EventId=404) link for Friday 16th March.

[Katie]

I'm looking forward to the Delpo/Federer match tonight, hope Delpo can do it this time!

[Alis]

I'm looking forward to the Delpo/Federer match tonight, hope Delpo can do it this time!

Anyone know if this one is being screened? The only one I can see listed on Sky is the Nadal/Nalbandian match - they don't seem to be showing the WTA matches either or is it a red button job?

[Katie]

Anyone know if this one is being screened? The only one I can see listed on Sky is the Nadal/Nalbandian match - they don't seem to be showing the WTA matches either or is it a red button job?

Yes it is going to be on the red button at 8. I think the WTA matches should be on Eurosport.

[Alis]

Thanks Katie. I can't see the WTA matches listed on Eurosport but I suppose they might be on the red button too.

[Sallydaisy]

Fed v Fran up on livescore now.

[Linda]

Now, who do we want to win here? We want Andy to overtake Fed ASAP but on the other hand DelPo is only just behind Andy in the race and we don't want him catching up . . .

[-J-]

Now, who do we want to win here? We want Andy to overtake Fed ASAP but on the other hand DelPo is only just behind Andy in the race and we don't want him catching up . . .gotta be del p got him in the bracket

[Linda]

I have Fed to win this match in the Bracket but think I might still cheer for DelPo. I hope every game doesn't go on interminably like this one or Rafa won't be on until midnight :sad:

DelPo getting on my nerves already, might have to cheer for Fed.

[Hawkeye]

ummm...

Allez Roger!

purely for my bracket!

[-J-]

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http://planetsmilies.net/flag-smiley-7322.gifAllez Roger!http://planetsmilies.net/flag-smiley-7322.gif



:yikes:

[Linda]

1st set to Rogi. But he's making errors, if only DelPo could calm down and recoup he could do better in the next set.

[Alis]

Much as I can't stand the man I want Fed to win this match. I don't want Delpo to get too much confidence - I'm just not a nice person!

[Linda]

I'm sure you're much nicer than either Fed or DelPo! :rolling:

[RoastLamb]

bit of a yawn this match innit?

[Linda]

Well, DelPo had all those chances in the first set but after that debacle of a call he just went to pieces. Roger didn't win that match, DelPo threw it away.

[RoastLamb]

Is Rafa on next? Or tonite?

[Katie]

That was a really disappointing performance from Delpo :sad: His game collapsed totally after that challenge. Fed played well though and exposed Delpo's weaknesses - amazing how he got so many aces on a court this slow.

[Linda]

yes, Fiona, Rafa's match will be at 10pm GMT (i.e. in about half an hour).

[Linda]

Regarding the slow court - I've just been reading transcripts of Rafa's pressers, and he doesn't think it's a slow court at all, he finds it rather fast.

[RoastLamb]

:thanks: Linda. For some reason I thought it'd be tonite. This is much better. Means I can make dinner in the next half an hour whilst we wait.

[Katie]

Regarding the slow court - I've just been reading transcripts of Rafa's pressers, and he doesn't think it's a slow court at all, he finds it rather fast.

That's interesting - perhaps it's a lot faster during the day. When Andy played a night it looked extremely slow. Today though Fed's shots were going through the court very well.

[RoastLamb]

If it's fast then it works against Rafa but he has won this thing twice before so he must like and feel comfortable on the surface.

[Katie]

The high bounce will help Rafa a lot - especially if he gets through to play Federer.

[JAMES4578]

Fed played well but Del Potty just put in a lacklusture perfornance, really disappointing and he was made to look a bit slow! Of course he let the Hawkeye incident affect him for far too long but i and then was on the backfoot.

[DaveArneRiise]

Isner Querrey take the first set against Mirnyi Nestor 6-4 !

[Linda]

Rafa & nalby on court! Vamos Rafa! :swingin:

[JAMES4578]

Isner Querrey take the first set against Mirnyi Nestor 6-4 !

Isner/Querrey take it 6-4, 6-2 so a bit of an upset!

[ljs]

yes Im upset lol

Rafa / Nalby is a good match so far

[Alis]

Nalby with a set point!

[Linda]

Oh no! That's the first set Rafa has lost this tournie :crying:

Nalby's drop shot to give him set point was probably the best drop shot I have ever seen :shocked:

[Sallydaisy]

Ummm, Nalbandian takes the first set 6'4.
:confused:

[DaveArneRiise]

Well that certainly throws the cat amongst the pigeons!

[Sallydaisy]

PseudoFed has this to say .......................

Rubber Bandian taking the first setting. Please, win. Please #coldgettingworse (https://twitter.com/#%21/search/%23coldgettingworse)
:laugh:

[hfwardhouse]

Blimey :shocked:

[hfwardhouse]

PseudoFed has this to say .......................

:laugh:

:rolling:

[DaveArneRiise]

It's good to see Nalbandian returning to top form though, have to say. He's a classy player.

[Linda]

Nalby does it with another dropshot :crying:

[Linda]

Come on Rafa! :swingin:

[karanga]

:phew: Vamos Rafa. :swingin:

[Linda]

Can't remember when I last saw so many UE's from Rafa :crying:

Come on Rafa! :swingin:

[patmoren]

Nalbandian playing really well, Rafa really struggling

[JAMES4578]

Nalby looking confident and Rafa not quite himself. However the bps saved early in the 2nd could be significant if Nadal can go up a gear.

[Linda]

:sofa: :sofa: :sofa: :sofa: :sofa:

[ljs]

wow , Nalby blew that didnt he