Indian Wells, BNP Paribas Open, CA, USA, ATP Masters 2017

[britbox]

I didn't watch, but, like you, I saw the scores and thought he was cruising. Not to take anything away from Sock, but back to square one and Chapter 100 on the surge of Dimitrov and his quest to fulfill potential.

In fairness, Sock is no pushover - it's not a devastating loss... he's rolled over more easily for lesser players. He was playing pretty well when I was watching, so not sure of the nature of the turnaround will have to watch the highlights later to catch the ending.

 

[the AntiPusher]

JMDP should have stayed away from the Djoker's backhand..I think he made a huge mistake when he had Novak at the net, Delpo should have went for his body instead of trying to attempt a passing shot. Good win for Novak

He needs to develop his lob. When Novak comes to net he needs to sends one over his head that hits the baseline.

Yeah he needs a Andy Murray or Bjorn Borg topspin lob..it's not a hard shot..I could teach it to him with a two hour lesson but it will costs the South American giant some $:snicker

 

[Moxie]

In fairness, Sock is no pushover - it's not a devastating loss... he's rolled over more easily for lesser players. He was playing pretty well when I was watching, so not sure of the nature of the turnaround will have to watch the highlights later to catch the ending.

No, Sock is good, and is playing well. But I'm pretty sure that Dimitrov's level is somewhere between a Gasquet and early Berdych. But not elite.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Goodness me did Del Potro leave the court in the 3rd set.Good win for Nick.I see we have another Fedal match

 

[Fiero425]

Indian Wells Records - Per Wiki:

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Wells_Masters#Records -

Men's singles
•Most titles: Novak Djokovic (5)
•Most finals: Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic (6)
•Most consecutive titles: Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic (3)
•Most consecutive finals: Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic (3)
•Most matches played: Roger Federer (63)
•Most matches won: Roger Federer (52)
•Most consecutive matches won: Novak Djokovic (19)
•Most editions played: Andre Agassi (18)
•Best winning %: Novak Djokovic (88.68%)
•Longest final: Jim Courier v Guy Forget, result: 4–6, 6–3, 4–6, 6–3, 7–6 (7–4) (51 games), (1991)
•Shortest final: Novak Djokovic v Milos Raonic, result: 6–2, 6–0 (14 games), (2016)
•Oldest champion: Jimmy Connors, 31y, 5m, 12d, (1984)
•Youngest champion: Boris Becker, 19y, 2m, 26d, (1987)
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- Federer the last player to win BO5 in '06; defeated Blake in straights (7-5, 6-3, 6-0)

 

[britbox]

Results from the Indian Wells Men's Singles Round 3 matches on Tuesday

2-Novak Djokovic (Serbia) beat 31-Juan Martin Del Potro (Argentina) 7-5 4-6 6-1
Malek Jaziri (Tunisia) beat Taylor Fritz (U.S.) 6-4 3-6 6-3
5-Rafa Nadal (Spain) beat 26-Fernando Verdasco (Spain) 6-3 7-5
Donald Young (U.S.) beat 14-Lucas Pouille (France) 6-4 1-6 6-3
4-Kei Nishikori (Japan) beat 25-Gilles Muller (Luxembourg) 6-2 6-2
17-Jack Sock (U.S.) beat 12-Grigor Dimitrov (Bulgaria) 3-6 6-3 7-6(7)
9-Roger Federer (Switzerland) beat 24-Steve Johnson (U.S.) 7-6(3) 7-6(4)
15-Nick Kyrgios (Australia) beat 18-Alexander Zverev (Germany) 6-3 6-4

 

[britbox]

 

[britbox]

4-Kei Nishikori (Japan) beat 25-Gilles Muller (Luxembourg) 6-2 6-2

 

[britbox]

Donald Young (U.S.) beat 14-Lucas Pouille (France) 6-4 1-6 6-3

 

[britbox]

17-Jack Sock (U.S.) beat 12-Grigor Dimitrov (Bulgaria) 3-6 6-3 7-6(7)

 

[britbox]

15-Nick Kyrgios (Australia) beat 18-Alexander Zverev (Germany) 6-3 6-4

 

[britbox]

5-Rafa Nadal (Spain) beat 26-Fernando Verdasco (Spain) 6-3 7-5

 

[britbox]

9-Roger Federer (Switzerland) beat 24-Steve Johnson (U.S.) 7-6(3) 7-6(4)

 

[britbox]

2-Novak Djokovic (Serbia) beat 31-Juan Martin Del Potro (Argentina) 7-5 4-6 6-1

 

[britbox]

Order of Play - Wednesday

 

[britbox]

Fedal 36

 

[isabelle]

great effort from Delpo, he lost but he played great even if he looked tired in 3rd set, hope he can improve his fitness

 

[isabelle]

That is it. Novak wins the third set 6-1. It is tough to play against top players with a known weakness. Unless JMDP can hit non-slice backhand shots at his will, it will be impossible for him to win another slam.

JMDP needs to get fitter ..however it's good to have him back.

yes he has to improve his stamina and fitness, he was tired in 3rd set, he would not be able to win a 5 setters

 

[Shivashish Sarkar]

Woah! After the blockbuster AO final going Roger's way we have another Fedal match here. The second Fedal of 2017 already. The court will certainly favour Rafa but I hope Roger steps it up for this. He needs to moving well to his forehand side and he needs to serve well. Any takes guys?

 

[Carol]