Archive: March 2012
Indian Wells, CA - On a late Thursday afternoon with the setting sun casting large stadium-shadows on both player and court, Maria Sharapova outlasted Maria Kirilenko 3-6 7-5 6-2 in a three-hour five-minute marathon.
Indian Wells, CA - Novak Djokovic was steady in all departments as he dismissed Nicolas Almagro 6-3, 6-4 in today's quarterfinal match.
Indian Wells, CA - Every day around noontime, Coachella Valley tennis god Tommy Tucker has interviewed a guest on site at the 2012 BNP Paribas Open.
There is lots of anticipation for the end of the BNP Paribas Open; with Djokovic, Almagro, Isner, and Simon left for the Men's Singles side, ideas for who can take the gold could seem slightly obvious, but then again, this tournament has presented many surprises along the way.
[1] N Djokovic (SRB) d P Andujar (ESP) 60 67(5) 62
[2] R Nadal (ESP) d [21] A Dolgopolov (UKR) 63 62
[3] R Federer (SUI) d T Bellucci (BRA) 36 63 64
Highlights: Top Player Participation up 28% in WTA’s Top Events; Despite Some Injuries Overall Player Withdrawals down 33%; Prize Money up 51%
Here's a beautiful photograph of Dusan Vemic with Novak Djokovic, shot by the newest member of the 10sballs.com team, Luigi Serra. The photo was shot at the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Dusan Vemic has paired up with Novak Djokovic as his main man and official practice partner over the last several months keeping the world No.1 strong and sharp.
We've reached the hump, the mid section, the belly (if you will), of the second week of the "Beast" called the BNP Paribas Open. There are many opinions as to how this major event will end, and we have many great updates leading into the finals. Keep in the loop as the Open heats up!
Indian Wells, CA - Roger Federer had to battle back from a set down for the second time in two days to advance to the quarterfinals 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Paul Steele woke up Tuesday morning and couldn’t wait to get on the court, like a kid rushing down the stairs on Christmas morning.
Novak Djokovic takes on Pablo Andujar today to begin the day session on Stadium 1. The world #1 has been looking relatively comfortable through his first two matches.
2012 BNP Paribas Open -- Tuesday's Results -- Wednesday's Order of Play -- Draws
Roger Federer overcame Milos Raonic in breath-taking fashion in front of close to 16,000 fans 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-4.
18 Communities to Receive Funding for Local Tennis Programs
Identical twin sisters Karolina and Kristyna Pliskova of the Czech Republic topped the 2012 WTT Roster Player Draft today when the 19-year-olds were selected with the top overall pick by the Philadelphia Freedoms. Players from 11 countries were chosen in Tuesday’s Roster Draft as teams completed their lineups for the League’s 37th season, which runs July 9-28.
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