Archive: March 2013

Fish Falters, Still Has Some Work to Do By Kristen Tracy

Mardy Fish hasn't had the easiest of roads since the US Open last year.

Today’s Women’s News (3/12) – Indian Wells

German fourth seed Angelique Kerber, a 2012 semi-finalist, fought past Belgian Yanina Wickmayer 6-1, 7-6 (7-4) to advanced into the third round, with the winner needing a visit from her coach while trailing 4-1 in the second set to help her regain focus.

Today’s Men’s News (3/12) – Indian Wells

It was an unsettling shake, rattle and role for Europeans unused to Southern California conditions as a 4.7 level earthquake struck the site an hour before the start of third-round play.

Murray Is An Award Winner At Laureus Ceremony

Sporting awards and their requisite ceremonies around the globe are so numerous there is probably not a diary big enough for the world’s leading competitors to note all their invites.

Djokovic Has Some Trouble With The 25 Second Clock

Novak Djokovic may be a fast mover once the ball is in play, but the No. 1 is hardly setting any speed records for getting on with the game after a point.

Nadal Hit With And Admires Ellison

Larry Ellison is not only putting his many million into upgrading the facilities at the BNP Paribas Open, but he’s also working hard at establishing relationships with the top players.

ATP Players To Discuss 25 Second Rule in Miami Meeting

The ATP World Tour new directive for 2013 that umpires shall strictly enforce the 25-second time violation rule is on the agenda for discussion at the upcoming Players’ meeting prior to the Sony Open in Miami next week.

After First Victory In Indian Wells Nadal Knows Playing On Hard Courts Will Be Tough

Rafael Nadal fought through his return to hardcourts as he beat American Ryan Harrison 7-6 (7-3), 6-2 at the Indian Wells Masters

EMS Entertainment and CSI: The Experience® Announce Partnership with Andre Agassi Foundation

CSI: The Experience was developed by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and produced by EMS Exhibits, Inc.

Gulbis Delays Early Retirement By Winning In Indian Wells

the son of a Latvian oligarch who is once again and back on the rise up the ATP World Tour rankings after winning last week’s title in Delray Beach.

Fish Is Slow In Making His Playing Schedule

After winning one round in California, Mardy Fish is not celebrating his return to tennis after six months out with a heart condition

WTT Ready For 2013

World TeamTennis League officials released the 59-match schedule for the three-week season of Mylan World TeamTennis.

Sven’s Postcard – Day 7 : Morita Practiced and Wozniacki Played

Day 7 started with an early practise with Ayumi Morita (turned 23 years old today) from 8 to 10 (1 hour summer time change, it meant 7 am the day before)

KRISTEN’S KOURT: Federer Flawless in Quest for Title Defense

If there was ever any doubt about Roger Federer's ability to defend his title here at the BNP Paribas Open, it should have all been erased after his impressively flawless 6-3, 6-1