Indian Wells, BNP Paribas Open, Masters 1000

[Front242]

Big in Japan, alright. Here's his comeback on the road again

 

[herios]

Looking forward to see who will step up in this event. We have seen two unexpected SF at the AO, you never know who can make waves in this uncertain time for the ATP due to the many injuries.

 

[kskate2]

Nicky withdraws from IW citing an elbow injury.

 

[herios]

Nicky withdraws from IW citing an elbow injury.

Following in the footsteps of Kei and Milos. More times injured than not.

 

[Moxie]

Following in the footsteps of Kei and Milos. More times injured than not.

Kyrgios is bordering on moving from brat to tragedy.

 

[herios]

Istomin has withdrawn too . Sela replaced him.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

All these sports channels and I cannot find one that shows two Canadians playing against each other. You would think...

 

[Moxie]

Looking forward to see who will step up in this event. We have seen two unexpected SF at the AO, you never know who can make waves in this uncertain time for the ATP due to the many injuries.

Roger is the favorite, obviously, and in the top half. In his half, the older guys that have half a shot: Dimitrov, Anderson, Berdych. Of the young guys, Shapo and Chung.
Bottom half: Old guys are Cilic, del Potro, Monfils, Nishikori and Djokovic. Of those, I'd only think Cilic or DP would come through. Young gun: Sasha only, really.

 

[Moxie]

All these sports channels and I cannot find one that shows two Canadians playing against each other. You would think...

Because they want you to subscribe to something else. It's really getting insulting. I have all the sports channels, and I have less access than I did 2 years ago. :devilfinger:

 

[Moxie]

Welcome to the show, Auger-Aliassime! Beat Pospisil in straights. 17 years old.

 

[mrzz]

For the first time I watched Auger-Aliassime play. It looks likes there is really a lot of potential in the kid. Good variation, a lot of courage. The match itself was bit up and down, too many UFE's, some borderline silly. And the haircut is surely cool!

 

[Chris Koziarz]

"You cannot be serious"? Lol.

I thought John Mac in his incarnation as a commentator (and especially team world coach @ Laver Cup) has grown up and stopped throwing contentious/malevolent sentences from hios brat years. But it looks like people on this thread (who appear to know the game) still do not take Mac seriously, even today. Just a sticky label, or maybe John hasn't changed much since his brat years, even though on the surface he became more balanced person.

 

[kskate2]

Results from the Indian Wells - BNP Paribas Open, Men's Singles Round 1 matches on Friday

E Escobedo d. F Tiafoe 7-5, 6-3

F Auger-Aliassime d. V Pospisil 6-2, 7-6(7-4)

M Fucsovics d. V Troicki 7-6(7-3), 6-1

T Fabbiano d. B Klahn 6-4, 6-4

P Herbert d. G Simon 6-7(8-10), 7-6(7-5), 6-3

A de Minaur d. J Struff 3-6, 7-6(7-3), 7-6(7-5)

M Zverev d. M Kukushkin 6-3, 4-6, 6-1

D Sela d. P Gojowczyk 6-4, 6-4

L Mayer d. V Estrella Burgos 4-6, 6-4, 6-1

Y Bhambri d. N Mahut 7-5, 6-3

T Smyczek d. L Djere 6-3, 6-2

T Daniel d. C Norrie 6-3, 1-6, 6-1

G Monfils d. M Ebden 6-3, 6-3

M Baghdatis d. Y Nishioka 7-5, 3-6, 7-5

J Sousa d. M Youzhny 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(7-4)

T Sandgren d. N Basilashvili *
6-3, 2-1 Retired

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Someone come up with a nickname for FAA. I do not like FAA and the name is just too long.

 

[kskate2]

Someone come up with a nickname for FAA. I do not like FAA and the name is just too long.

He can't be Feli. We already have one of those. How about Aug, Faug or Felix?

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

He can't be Feli. We already have one of those. How about Aug, Faug or Felix?

How about Fauger? Or is it too close to the other thing?

 

[kskate2]

I'm OK w/ Fauger. But it's longer than FAA, and it might not stick.

 

[Horsa]

I thought John Mac in his incarnation as a commentator (and especially team world coach @ Laver Cup) has grown up and stopped throwing contentious/malevolent sentences from hios brat years. But it looks like people on this thread (who appear to know the game) still do not take Mac seriously, even today. Just a sticky label, or maybe John hasn't changed much since his brat years, even though on the surface he became more balanced person.

I agree. I was just trying to have a laugh & joke with you. Seriously though I thought he was a very good player & loved his game. He has grown up a lot. I'm very sorry I didn't mean to cause offense.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I thought John Mac in his incarnation as a commentator (and especially team world coach @ Laver Cup) has grown up and stopped throwing contentious/malevolent sentences from hios brat years. But it looks like people on this thread (who appear to know the game) still do not take Mac seriously, even today. Just a sticky label, or maybe John hasn't changed much since his brat years, even though on the surface he became more balanced person.

There is a difference. Before it was emotional tantrums in the heat of the moment. Now, he says crazy things and exaggerates. It is not due to emotion. He understands that this is how his employers like it. So, basically he is exaggerating things so that people will talk about (which is exactly what we are doing).

 

[10isfan]

Felix is only 17! He has a very bright future ahead. Let’s hope he stays healthy because injuries are most likely the only thing that can stand in his way.