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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...
Adrian Mannarino · Babolat · BNP Paribas Open · Indian Wells · Lorenzo Musetti · Novak Djokovic · Roger Federer
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...
Amanda Anisimova · BNP Paribas Open · Nike · Wilson tennis · WTA
Mar/23
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Sock Inspired By NFL Great, Wins in Indian Wells
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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...
BNP Paribas Open · Jack SOck · Kansas City Chiefs · NFL · Patrick Mahomes · Super Bowl
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...
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...
Andy Murray · BNP Paribas Open · Carlos Alcaraz · Indian Wells · Richard Gasquet · Taylor Fritz
Mar/23
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Biofile Patrick McEnroe Interview
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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...
Davis Cup · JMTA · Newport Hall of Fame · Patrick McEnroe · Queens NY · Roland Garros · Stanford · US Open
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...
Hall of Fame Newport · JMTA · Newport Hall of Fame · Patrick McEnroe
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...
BNP Paribas Open · Indian Wells · Stefan Kozlov · Steve Johnson · Taylor Townsend
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...
BNP Paribas Open · Dominic Thiem · Indian Wells · Jack SOck · Sofia Kenin
Mar/23
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Djokovic To Fight Indian Wells/Miami Ban
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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...
