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Mar/23

12

Tennis Booming In Indian Wells

By Scoop Malinowski You would think this year’s BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells might be a challenging year in terms of attendance with the absence of superstars Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Well, think again. Michael Onello reports on site: “My friend gave me tickets for Saturday and Sunday, the […] Continue to read full article...

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Mar/23

11

Is Anisimova A Bust?

Amanda Anisimova at one time was considered a future WTA superstar, another blonde Russian American with a powerhouse game and pretty face. But so far Anisimova hasn’t accomplished much or reached expectations in the WTA, except for a couple of WTA titles and semis at Roland Garros in 2019. She’s 21 now and ranked 35 […] Continue to read full article...

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Mar/23

10

Sock Inspired By NFL Great, Wins in Indian Wells

By Scoop Malinowski Jack Sock hasn’t had a good year so far in 2023 but the presence of an NFL great at his match could be just the spark he’s needed. Changing racquets, from Babolat to Yonex, dropping new coach Nick Monroe after only four matches together were moves that failed to help Sock jump […] Continue to read full article...

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Mar/23

10

What I Love About Ben Shelton

By Scoop Malinowski Tennis needs Ben Shelton. It’s been a very long time since a young player has burst on the scene with an absolutely unwavering, fearless and ruthless mindset to knock off the elites. Marcelo Rios and Lleyton Hewitt were the most recent famous young rebels who barnstormed through the ATP straight to the […] Continue to read full article...

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Mar/23

10

19 First Time Duels At Indian Wells 2R

I will not bother ATP stat master Greg Sharko to confirm this odd observation but there will be a perhaps unofficial record of 19 first time matchups in the second round of the Masters 1000 BNP Paribas Open today and tomorrow. The most interesting – and longest awaited one will be between 36 year old […] Continue to read full article...

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Mar/23

9

Biofile Patrick McEnroe Interview

By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former ATP pro from 1988-1998. Winner of one ATP singles title (Sydney ’95) and 16 doubles. Winner of 1989 French Open in doubles. Achieved career-high rank of #3 in doubles (’93) and #28 in singles (’95). Former captain of U.S. Davis Cup team 2000-2010 including U.S.A.’s 2007 win in Portland, Oregon vs. Russia. TV commentator for […] Continue to read full article...

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Mar/23

9

ITHF Announces New Leadership

Dan Faber has been named the ITHF’s Chief Executive Officer, with Patrick McEnroe ITHF President. Faber and McEnroe will assume their duties with the Hall of Fame starting on May 1. CEO AnnouncementThe International Tennis Hall of Fame today announced Dan Faber as the new Chief Executive Officer and Patrick McEnroe as the ITHF President. […] Continue to read full article...

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Mar/23

6

Desperation In Indian Wells

The wondrous tennis paradise of Indian Wells also has a flip side. It is also where several desperate pro tennis players will try to save their careers with a breakout week in qualies and hopefully main draw… 31 year old Tennys Sandgren got a WC into qualies and will play Dusan Lajovic. Sandgren is ranked […] Continue to read full article...

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Mar/23

5

Indian Wells Wildcards

Jack Sock keeps asking for and receiving wildcards, for the last four years… The 30 year old ranked 154 has been granted more wildcards over the last four years, than any other player besides Andy Murray. Equality in wildcard distribution… Jack Sock Brandon Holt Yibing Wu Dominic Thiem Alex Kovacevic Sofia Kenin Emma Navarro Ann […] Continue to read full article...

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Mar/23

4

Djokovic To Fight Indian Wells/Miami Ban

I have been informed ATP World no. 1 Novak Djokovic will fight for the right to play Indian Wells and Miami Open Sunshine Double this month after his exemption request was denied. The US government still will not let air travelers, who have declined the virus vaccine, into the United States of America. Source: “We […] Continue to read full article...

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