2015 ATP Miami Open -- MS1000 (Official) Thread

[Team10]

Here it is, the second MS1000 of the year and a third attempt at the thread. The draw just came out earlier today. Who's your pick for the title and why?

Full Draw here: http://www.atpworldtour.com/share/event-draws.aspx?year=2015&eventid=403&draw=ms

Novak Djokovic is the defending champion and looks to be in excellent form coming off of a second consecutive victory at Indian Wells beating Federer in the final in 3 sets once again. Who can stop him?

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[The Green Mile]

The Draw - http://www.atpworldtour.com/share/event-draws.aspx?year=2015&eventid=403&draw=ms

 

[The Green Mile]

Lucky Haas is not playing.... Anyway, my money is definitely on Djokovic. He can look near unbeatable at Miami. Wasn't pushed at all last year, although he had two walkovers last year.

If he wins it, it will be his 4th Miami title in 5 years, and his 5th overall. Also, it would be his 3rd Indian Wells/Miami double.

 

[JRAJ1988]

Is Haas ever going to come back?

Djokovic to beat Murray in the final!!

Could we make this thread the "thread" for this masters as there's now 3 of them LOL

 

[Team10]

I think Djokovic is going to be very, very tough to beat especially with Federer not playing, but I have a feeling this is Nishikori's time for a MS1000. I'd love to see a SF between Kei and Novak.

 

[The Green Mile]

Is Haas ever going to come back?

Djokovic to beat Murray in the final!!

Could we make this thread the "thread" for this masters as there's now 3 of them LOL

He is trying to come back asap. I think he is gunning for Monte Carlo now.

 

[Team10]

If the seeds hold up, this is what the QFs will looks like:

(1) Djokovic vs. (7) Ferrer

(4) Nishikori vs. (5) Raonic

(6) Wawrinka vs. (3) Murray

(8) Berdych vs. (2) Nadal

 

[Team10]

The best first round by far is Delpo vs. Pospisil with the winner facing Dimitrov. Man, Pospisil really can't catch a break in any tournaments lately, he should be ranked higher than #60 IMO. At least he's doing great in dubs.

 

[Deleted member 688153]

If the seeds hold up, this is what the QFs will looks like:

(1) Djokovic vs. (7) Ferrer

(4) Nishikori vs. (5) Raonic

(6) Wawrinka vs. (3) Murray

(8) Berdych vs. (2) Nadal

Yes!
Nishikori vs. Raonic again!

The best non-Big 3 matchup.

 

[AnotherTennisProdigy]

If the seeds hold up, this is what the QFs will looks like:

(1) Djokovic vs. (7) Ferrer

(4) Nishikori vs. (5) Raonic

(6) Wawrinka vs. (3) Murray

(8) Berdych vs. (2) Nadal

Damn, I feel like Nadal definitely didn't want to draw Berdych in the quarts. He can beat Murray though.

 

[Team10]

Yes!
Nishikori vs. Raonic again!

The best non-Big 3 matchup.

I completely agree. I actually think that Kei vs. Milos is the second best matchup/rivalry in tennis right now behind Federer vs. Djokovic.

Damn, I feel like Nadal definitely didn't want to draw Berdych in the quarts. He can beat Murray though.

Maybe, but I think Nadal will want to avenge that AO beat down. They both have to make it that far first though.

 

[mule250]

The best first round by far is Delpo vs. Pospisil with the winner facing Dimitrov. Man, Pospisil really can't catch a break in any tournaments lately, he should be ranked higher than #60 IMO. At least he's doing great in dubs.

Yeah, Pops does seem to get some tough draws. Will be interesting to see how Delpo plays assuming he doesn't pull out.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Damn, I feel like Nadal definitely didn't want to draw Berdych in the quarts. He can beat Murray though.

Yeah right. He's getting better by the week, he has no business losing to Berdych in Miami.

 

[JRAJ1988]

I want Murray to face Nadal as he needs to get that big 3 losing streak off of his shoulder....but at the same time I don't want Nadal losing ranking points!

 

[RunDatGame]

If Nole keeps this form from IW, its another Miami title for him. Simple.

 

[marc45]

Yeah right. He's getting better by the week, he has no business losing to Berdych in Miami.

do you get the feeling the author is a little more fragile than the player here?

 

[AnotherTennisProdigy]

Yeah right. He's getting better by the week, he has no business losing to Berdych in Miami.

Hopefully not too much better. He might get injured again.

 

[speedysteve]

I want Murray to face Nadal as he needs to get that big 3 losing streak off of his shoulder....but at the same time I don't want Nadal losing ranking points!

Cake and eat it - no!

 

[Rozroz]

I want Murray to face Nadal as he needs to get that big 3 losing streak off of his shoulder....but at the same time I don't want Nadal losing ranking points!

who says Murray will win?

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Djokovic solid favorite for the title again. And he is a good draw also. Five Miami titles after April 5?

I really hope we can see Nadal V Murray here. Both have a point to prove, so a match up between them would be great! Kei and Milos should be fun, those two just have chemistry on court.

Could be a great tournament.

 

[D.Nalby12]

This is official thread.

Djokovic is favorite on slow hard tournament as usual but Nishikori has game to beat him. Otherwise, I see route to title wide open.

Murray has realistic chance of snapping embarrassing 11 matches losing streak against Big 3 in SF.

 

[D.Nalby12]

who says Murray will win?

50-50 match IMO.

I'm sure Murray and his fans will prefer any other player over World #1 on slow hard court.

 

[Pocalypse]

Novak to retain the title and do the double 3x in his career.

 

[Hollywood401k]

Del Potro (hopefully) and Tsonga both making their returns. Looks good.

 

[The_Flying_Vulture]

I'm really hoping for a good old murray nadal match. Its been way to long since their last encounter.

 

[Seth]

When is the doubles draw expected?

 

[Mustard]

A list of past Miami men's singles champions.

Miami champions
1985: Tim Mayotte
1986: Ivan Lendl
1987: Miloslav Mecir
1988: Mats Wilander
1989: Ivan Lendl
1990: Andre Agassi
1991: Jim Courier
1992: Michael Chang
1993: Pete Sampras
1994: Pete Sampras
1995: Andre Agassi
1996: Andre Agassi
1997: Thomas Muster
1998: Marcelo Rios
1999: Richard Krajicek
2000: Pete Sampras
2001: Andre Agassi
2002: Andre Agassi
2003: Andre Agassi
2004: Andy Roddick
2005: Roger Federer
2006: Roger Federer
2007: Novak Djokovic
2008: Nikolay Davydenko
2009: Andy Murray
2010: Andy Roddick
2011: Novak Djokovic
2012: Novak Djokovic
2013: Andy Murray
2014: Novak Djokovic

 

[Deleted member 77403]

If Djokovic gets this, he will equal Agassi at least in my opinion. I didn't think that would have been possible when Agassi won his six, but Djokovic is making me rethink a lot of things.

 

[Cortana]

So we have some really interesting early potential matchups:

Dimitrov vs. Del Potro in R2
Wawrinka vs. Kokkinakis in R2
Nishikori vs. Troicki in R3
Monfils vs. Tsonga in R3

 

[Magic Player]

Welcome to Nole Open! :mrgreen:

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

nice choices for the WC.

 

[Team10]

Good read here, Nadal's fall during practice yesterday seems to have been nothing. Delpo looking forward to his return: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/article16141019.html

 

[ultradr]

Berdych is the only one smiling. ( 8 ) seed 8)

 

[veroniquem]

A list of past Miami men's singles champions.

Miami champions
1985: Tim Mayotte
1986: Ivan Lendl
1987: Miloslav Mecir
1988: Mats Wilander
1989: Ivan Lendl
1990: Andre Agassi
1991: Jim Courier
1992: Michael Chang
1993: Pete Sampras
1994: Pete Sampras
1995: Andre Agassi
1996: Andre Agassi
1997: Thomas Muster
1998: Marcelo Rios
1999: Richard Krajicek
2000: Pete Sampras
2001: Andre Agassi
2002: Andre Agassi
2003: Andre Agassi
2004: Andy Roddick
2005: Roger Federer
2006: Roger Federer
2007: Novak Djokovic
2008: Nikolay Davydenko
2009: Andy Murray
2010: Andy Roddick
2011: Novak Djokovic
2012: Novak Djokovic
2013: Andy Murray
2014: Novak Djokovic

Boy, this event has been a Djokray party since 2007...

 

[Strange Bird]

Djokovic or Murray

 

[veroniquem]

People really think Murray will beat Nadal?

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

David got this one without dropping a set (and a sweat!)

 

[chjtennis]

Let's see if someone outside big 4 can win this. Voted for Djokovic, BTW.

 

[cc0509]

People really think Murray will beat Nadal?

Did you think Raonic would beat Nadal?

 

[JRAJ1988]

I looked up about Haas, he was scheduled to play in Miami but he's still feeling some shoulder pain.

He's basically 37, Is it worth it making another comeback? He's had a good career.

 

[bullfan]

I assume Novak will coast here....

Hopefully Nadal continues to improve.

Same for Murray and Delpo.....

When oh when will the next generation step it up?

 

[Marty Cintron]

A list of past Miami men's singles champions.

Miami champions
1985: Tim Mayotte
1986: Ivan Lendl
1987: Miloslav Mecir
1988: Mats Wilander
1989: Ivan Lendl
1990: Andre Agassi
1991: Jim Courier
1992: Michael Chang
1993: Pete Sampras
1994: Pete Sampras
1995: Andre Agassi
1996: Andre Agassi
1997: Thomas Muster
1998: Marcelo Rios
1999: Richard Krajicek
2000: Pete Sampras
2001: Andre Agassi
2002: Andre Agassi
2003: Andre Agassi
2004: Andy Roddick
2005: Roger Federer
2006: Roger Federer
2007: Novak Djokovic
2008: Nikolay Davydenko
2009: Andy Murray
2010: Andy Roddick
2011: Novak Djokovic
2012: Novak Djokovic
2013: Andy Murray
2014: Novak Djokovic

So, this year, Djokovic will join Agassi with 5 trophys in Miami – unless Lopez stops him.

 

[Cortana]

Agassi has 6, Djokovic will have 7-8 by the end of his career

 

[jga111]

Wawrinka is going to roll the dice and fire his bullets. This time they will land flush and I say that he will take this one

 

[junior74]

Raonic says hello. Ka-boom.

 

[Deleted member 688153]

So, this year, Djokovic will join Agassi with 5 trophys in Miami – unless Lopez stops him.

I do believe that Andre has six titles at this MS event.

But Novak could still equal or exceed that record no problem, who's going to beat him on that court?

 

[Noleberic123]

I feel like djokovic hasnt been the best player in the world this clearly since AO 12

 

[Deleted member 688153]

I feel like djokovic hasnt been the best player in the world this clearly since AO 12

The gap is 4000pts now. Insane.

Oh, congratulations on the win btw, haven't seen you poast much the last few days.

 

[Rebel-I.N.S]

I have a feeling about Murray in this tournament.

I haven't given him a chance in the masters since his surgery but I think he has a shot at this.

It all depends on whether he meets Djokovic in the final.

 

[clayqueen]

I feel like djokovic hasnt been the best player in the world this clearly since AO 12

You are right. Circumstances have played to his advantage.