Rain has stopped at BNP Paribas Open; play to resume at 4:30 p.m.
The rain has started to fall at the BNP Paribas Open. The bleachers are relatively empty, except for some resourceful fans who brought umbrellas. Fortunately, John Isner was able to finish off his...
View ArticleNadal, Federer have taken the court, set to play
Officials at the BNP Paribas Open just announced that play will resume at 5:15 p.m. if weather permits. Workers are still pushing five blowers around the court to dry it. UPDATE AT 5:18 P.M.: Roger...
View ArticleFederer beats Nadal, will face Isner in final
After a three-hour rain delay, Roger Federer defeated Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-4. Federer had to wait three minutes before winning the final point. Nadal hit a forehand into the net to set up Federer’s...
View ArticleInteresting analysis from Rafael Nadal on conditions
Rafael Nadal had an interesting analysis on how the wind affected him in his 6-3, 6-4 loss to Roger Federer on Saturday. Nadal loves the topspin, and he always hits it high to Federer’s backhand. But...
View ArticleFederer defeats Isner to win 4th BNP Paribas Open title
Roger Federer defeated American John Isner 7-6 (7), 6-3 to win his fourth BNP Paribas Open title. Federer got his revenge against the 6-foot-9 American, who beat the Swiss superstar in a Davis Cup...
View ArticleTennis Channel’s encore of 100 Greatest Of All Time on April 7
In case you missed it, and I was one who did, Tennis Channel will have an encore showing of its 100 Greatest Of All Time on Saturday. This is a great idea, and I am surprised it took the Tennis Channel...
View ArticleLook at 2013 tennis
As we await the first major of the season, it’s time to take an early look on how the 2013 season might shape up. LOSING DEPTH: The most unfortunate part of the early season was Rafael Nadal pulling...
View ArticleWait a second, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals?
They were still working on the draw, but it looks like defending champion Roger Federer and two-time champion Rafael Nadal will meet in the quarterfinals. After losing in the first round of Wimbledon,...
View ArticleBNP Paribas: Nadal, Federer headline Saturday action
It was blustery and cloudy at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday, but don’t worry. The temperatures will heat up in the coming days. So will the tennis. It was a rather routine day for the top-seeded women...
View ArticleBNP Paribas Open: Monday’s rundown on former champions
On Monday, six former champions were scheduled to play and four advanced. Four-time champion Roger Federer, despite what appears to be a minor tweak in his back, advanced quickly in beating Ivan Dodig...
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