2015 BNP Paribas Open / Indian Wells - ATP 1000

[The Green Mile]

I Thought I would start off the thread for the first Masters 1000 event of the year. Novak Djokovic is the defending champion here, after a tight 3 setter in the finals of last year against Roger Federer. As usual, the Player Entry List is full of the top players, so it should be a good one.

* Starts 12/3/15
* The Draw - http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2015/404/mds.pdf

 

[The Green Mile]

I might go with Wawrinka.

 

[Strange Bird]

Djokovic is the favourite but Nadal will win

 

[Gazelle]

Djokovic should keep his energy for RG.

 

[The Green Mile]

Djokovic should keep his energy for RG.

LOL, still a lot of time between the two events! Playing Indian Wells will do nothing in terms of fatigue for RG. If he was going to skip a tournament, it will be one of the Clay Masters.

 

[ScottleeSV]

When is the draw?

 

[Wynter]

Djokovic is the favourite but Nadal will win

The Nadal that has a 250 on hards in the last 12/13 months? :neutral:

Going Nishikori myself.

 

[3fees]

Federer has final points to defend Novak Djokovic,3-6, 6-3, 7-6(3)--2014
,Nadal has final points to defend in Miami Open Novak Djokovic 63 63--2014

Novak Djokovic has two 1000 point Trophys to defend.

Get Busy


Cheers
3Fees

 

[Cortana]

Is there already a Draw?

 

[The Green Mile]

When is the draw?

Probably not for a couple more days.

Is there already a Draw?

No, will post it in the OP when it comes out. Or somebody might post it before me.

 

[Strange Bird]

When is the draw?

March 10



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[ThomasGB]

Federer for victory! After crushing Djokovic in Dubai, I'm sure he'll be able to crush him once more in Indian Wells. And maybe Nadal; I'm feeling optimistic.

 

[Backspin1183]

The year of The Heat starts now. Kei Nishikori for the title.

 

[Pagoo]

The year of The Heat starts now. Kei Nishikori for the title.

I like the Heat too but I'm thinking it is the year of the GOAT, no?

 

[Wynter]

I like the Heat too but I'm thinking it is the year of the GOAT, no?

Gulbis is better on clay no?

 

[Pagoo]

Gulbis is better on clay no?

Gulbis is currently 0-5 for the year. The good news...he isn't worried.

According to him, "it's the calm before the storm."

Gulbis is always a safe bet on clay!

 

[MichaelNadal]

Vamos Rafa.

 

[vanioMan]

About time! One of my favourite tennis events.

 

[Backspin1183]

I like the Heat too but I'm thinking it is the year of the GOAT, no?

The Heat gonna heat up the tour. Goat is a delicious meat.

 

[Pagoo]

The Heat gonna heat up the tour. Goat is a delicious meat.

Yes, he will heat up the tour until he gets to the final when he becomes ice cold (just agreeing with you, my friend.)

 

[3fees]

Qualifying starts 3/10 for Men(free admission day) thru 3/11. 1st Round Men 3/12. Finals 3/22.


Cheers
3Fees

 

[speedysteve]

Perhaps it is Djokovic time, but then again if Federer plays well again... gonna be enjoyable whatever!
It is usually a great tourney though.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Indian Wells is the only HC Masters(apart from Cinci obviously) that Novak has yet to defend so it would be wonderful to see him win his 4th title this year. Ajde Nole! :smile:

 

[tennisaddict]

Indian Wells is the only HC Masters(apart from Cinci obviously) that Novak has yet to defend so it would be wonderful to see him win his 4th title this year. Ajde Nole! :smile:

Let us hope for a 3rd set tiebreak match with Fed.

 

[vanioMan]

Perhaps it is Djokovic time, but then again if Federer plays well again... gonna be enjoyable whatever!
It is usually a great tourney though.

One of the best, imo. There are always lots of quality matches there. The crowds are great, the venue is great. And I love the whole feeling around it - first big event since AO, so we've been waiting a lot and usually great sunny weather, which concurs with the begining of the spring season and sunny and warm days

 

[Marius_Hancu]

ATP World Tour Main Draw Ceremony

Tuesday, March 10 at 3:00pm, Stadium Plaza

Come join Tournament Director, Steve Simon and ATP World Tour professional players in making the 2015 BNP Paribas Open men’s main draw. You may be one of the lucky people chosen to assist on stage and have your photo taken with guest player or you may win prize giveaways!

 

[D.Nalby12]

Nishikori will be 4th seed for the tournament according to updated rankings after DC rubbers which means Murray has to face Top 4 player in quarters

QFs I want:

Djokovic vs Murray - Another 7-5/6 6-2 beat down.
Nadal vs Wawr- No lucky draws.

Federer vs Raonic- Exiting matchup.
Nishikori vs Ferrer- Acapulco revenge.

Nadal vs Coric or Kyrgios in early rounds will be icing on cake.

What actually will happen:

Djokovic vs Murray
Nishikori vs Ferrer

Federer vs Raonic
Nadal vs Wawr- With Wawr falling early, Berdych advancing.

 

[D.Nalby12]

My key interest in this tournament will be how real young guns like Coric, Kyrgios, Kokk. and others performs although I have little expectations from them. Following Nishikori, Raonic, Dimitrov, Tomic, Young will be interesting too. I no longer care about same old farts winning tournament again and again. I think Cilic, Del Potro are making comeback from injury breaks too, will be great tournament.

 

[ArcspacE]

Push of the young guns?

Here's hoping

 

[Marty Cintron]

Last year, Dolgo in semi. This year, Dolgo for the win !

 

[The Green Mile]

Last year, Dolgo in semi. This year, Dolgo for the win !

He beat Nadal in that tournament right? I remember they played 2 good matches very close together....

Edit: Yeah, it was IW last year.

 

[Marty Cintron]

He beat Nadal in that tournament right? I remember they played 2 good matches very close together....

Edit: Yeah, it was IW last year.

Lol, Nadal did not play a good match at all, but Dolgopolov was solid. Solid also against Raonic in quarter final.

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

So, who is looking forward to the theoretical Fedal semi-final?

 

[tennisaddict]

Murray will be ranked 4 as per Davis cup website ?

When is the draw ?

 

[3fees]

Del Potro (16-5, record here), Cilic( sent Federer Home in 3 st sets US Open 2014), and Tsonga will be making come backs in this M1K event, It looks like this one Indian Wells 2015 will be a Block Buster. Baby Fed will be playing too, oh wait, He's still pineing over sharkarova.




Cheers
3Fees

 

[tennis_commentator]

Indian Wells are too lazy to do a draw.
No wonder obesity dominates America.....

 

[TrustTheNinja]

Cant say who will win without the draw.. either way i go with The Heat

 

[Pagoo]

Tsonga withdrew a few days ago.

Monfils (left knee) and Goffin (rib injury) just withdrew too.

Goffin must have exacerbated his injury playing Davis cup.

 

[Pagoo]

I think it's a big ask for The Heat to win this.

Some of the guys that played Davis cup may be fatigued.

 

[tennis_commentator]

The Heat are currently 9th in the East, hence may miss the playoffs.

 

[TheMusicLover]

No sense in any prediction without a draw. Dolgopolov winning would be good fun.

Goffin must have exacerbated his injury playing Davis cup.

It was reported in the papers over here that Goffin was indeed already injured before the 5th rubber. Well, get well soon David!

 

[Down_the_line]

I'll echo what others are saying/asking:

When are we going to get a draw??

 

[octobrina10]

I'll echo what others are saying/asking:

When are we going to get a draw??

The draw will take place on March 10 at 3 pm (local time).

 

[octobrina10]

Del Potro (16-5, record here), Cilic( sent Federer Home in 3 st sets US Open 2014), and Tsonga will be making come backs in this M1K event, It looks like this one Indian Wells 2015 will be a Block Buster. Baby Fed will be playing too, oh wait, He's still pineing over sharkarova.
Cheers
3Fees

Delpo & Tsonga withdrew.

 

[Pagoo]

Del Potro has withdrawn.

Kokkinakis has been awarded a wildcard into the main draw.

 

[D.Nalby12]

Federer is leading the Poll over defending champion, slow hard court specialist Djokovic.

Federer forum.

 

[tennisaddict]

Federer is leading the Poll over defending champion, slow hard court specialist Djokovic.

Federer forum.

Spicecurry will be fuming at the injustice , more so if Novak goes on to win

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

Spicycurry couldn't stand the heat of this forum and had to leave hell's kitchen.

Ironic, really. Isn't it ironic?

 

[batz]

Spicycurry couldn't stand the heat of this forum and had to leave hell's kitchen.

Ironic, really. Isn't it ironic?

Unlike just about every example of irony cited in the Alanis Morissette song 'Ironic'?

 

[Backspin1183]

My key interest in this tournament will be how real young guns like Coric, Kyrgios, Kokk. and others performs although I have little expectations from them. Following Nishikori, Raonic, Dimitrov, Tomic, Young will be interesting too. I no longer care about same old farts winning tournament again and again. I think Cilic, Del Potro are making comeback from injury breaks too, will be great tournament.

RF deserves bit more respect than being called an old fart.