2019 Indian Wells - ATP Masters 1000 - General Discussion

[Djokovic2011]

Stan can meet Fed in R3.

RaoBot in Zverev's R4
Tsitsipas in Anderson's R4

Decent draw for Fed. On a normal day he shouldn't be losing to any of the people before the SF, but Stan can be tricky.

You do know IW is a hard court event?

 

[tennisaddict]

If Djokovic loses to Kyrgios , then we can put the BOAT debate to rest

 

[stringertom]

Toughest QF (Nishikori) for old Fed

Others get Isner, Thiem and Anderson

Kei looked injured at Dubai; would not be surprised if he pulls out or loses before QF.

 

[Red Rick]

Unless Djokovic is half asleep for the start of a non Slam again, he should easily beat Kyrgios.

 

[NBP]

Kyrgios-Djokovic

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Kyrgoat to save tennis

 

[underground]

You do know IW is a hard court event?

A mediocre Fed in 2013 was down a break in the final set against Stan. It's not like Stan hasn't been a threat on hard courts at all, the guy did have multiple MPs against Fed at the WTF, pushed him to 5 sets at the AO.

 

[stringertom]

You do know IW is a hard court event?

I do know that matchup was the final there just two years ago (4&5 fedr), a second consecutive close match between the two. Anything can happen to a 48-year-old.

 

[fundrazer]

I just knew Kyrgios would fall in Djokovic's quarter! Man what I wouldn't give for Novak to smash that annoying f*cker right off the court. Oh tennis gods if you can hear me now.......

I've been critical of Nick before, but isn't this a little harsh?

Did he beat you at CoD or Fortnite a few too many times or something?

 

[prairiegirl]

Where is the draw?

 

[Djokovic2011]

A mediocre Fed in 2013 was down a break in the final set against Stan. It's not like Stan hasn't been a threat on hard courts at all, the guy did have multiple MPs against Fed at the WTF, pushed him to 5 sets at the AO.

Wawrinka has as much chance of beating Federer on a non clay surface as I do.

 

[Red Rick]

Wawrinka has as much chance of beating Federer on a non clay surface as I do.

You're not a proven loser on HC vs Federer 16 times over

 

[underground]

Wawrinka has as much chance of beating Federer on a non clay surface as I do.

Yeah sure...

 

[icedevil0289]

Yeah sure...

ideally if fed is on form and given that it is hard court, fed shouldn't have issues. I do remember the first set of IW 2017 being slightly tricky, if i remember stan might have had a few chances to do soemthing in either of the sets or both. Although i kind of rme at being dismissive because a lot of is dependent on fed's form and someone like stan can be tricky imo if fed is off. I think a lot of people are expecting something based off the last two rounds in dubai

 

[BeatlesFan]

Favorable draw for Fed if he brings his Dubai form. Admittedly a big "if."

 

[octobrina10]

The draw:

 

[TheAssassin]

If he beats Kyrgios, Djokovic will really fancy his chances of going deep. Plenty of top top players are in the other half.

 

[UnforcedTerror]

Fed couldn't get a better draw. I love it.

#101 here we come

 

[I Am Finnish]

Potential

Djokovic v Kyrgios 3th round
Djokovic v Gurufils 2.0 4th round @Krish872007


LoLoLoLoLoL

 

[3fees]

Rosol d Tomic 76(5) 62 36 Tomic loses in qualifiers, what a tool.

Cheers
3fees

 

[BeatlesFan]

This is the best draw Roger's had in a Masters 1000 in a long time.

 

[tennisaddict]

Kei looked injured at Dubai; would not be surprised if he pulls out or loses before QF.

i saw a pic of his whole crew in Indian Wells and they seemed to be in jubiliant mood. Compared to the other quarters, Nishikori is the toughest .

Cilic seems to be out of form , so that should make it easier for Kei

 

[tennisaddict]

Favorable draw for Fed if he brings his Dubai form. Admittedly a big "if."

Stan is playing well and should grab a set against Fed on the slow courts.

 

[tennisaddict]

On relook, Djokovic's draw is in fact not so easy after the first 2 rounds

- Kyrgios, Monfils, Coric, Zverev to get Nadal

 

[Tennisgods]

Wawrinka has as much chance of beating Federer on a non clay surface as I do.

This is patently not true.
Wawrinka has actually won a slam on hard court; you remember that right? Methinks you playin...

 

[AndyM]

Feds 38 maybe he'll wake up with a stiff neck like tiger woods

 

[AndyM]

Why can't anyone take advantage of fed slower foot speed

 

[sbengte]

I just chatted on the phone with Toni. He said he has texted Ellison to make sure Kyrgios lands in Fed's draw on or before QF and takes him out.

Not bad, Tio still did a good job keeping Ralph's path clear. Sure there was a mixup with Kyrgios landing in Djoker's draw instead of Fed's but Fed has Stan.

 

[stringertom]

On relook, Djokovic's draw is in fact not so easy after the first 2 rounds

- Kyrgios, Monfils, Coric, Zverev to get Nadal

In Joe Kovic’s 11-player section there are four players who have won a title since he last struck a ball in tournament play. If either Albot or Londero qualify and get one or both the slots in Section 1 that will be five/six. Add in a finalist (Herbert) in that section too. Evans could also wind up in that mix. It is a minefield.

 

[Sport]

Why can't anyone take advantage of fed slower foot speed

Weak Next Gen Era.

 

[Sport]

This is patently not true.
Wawrinka has actually won a slam on hard court; you remember that right? Methinks you playin...

Not to mention the AO 2017 SF which was sooooooo close. But Federer should be the absolute favorite, given his H2H domination of Wawrinka on hard.

 

[Nostradamus]

You guys got the Practice schedule yet ?? when is roger and Rafa practicing ??

 

[I Am Finnish]

So ridiculous that the organizers did not gave albot a wc

 

[mightyjeditribble]

[B]ATP Tour[/B]‏Verified account @[B]ATP_Tour[/B] 1m1 minute ago
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Top seed @DjokerNole is in the top quarter of the draw. His projected @BNPPARIBASOPEN draw (based on ATP Rankings): R1: Bye R2: Qualifier R3: (31) Kyrgios R4: (15) Cecchinato QF: (7) Thiem SF: (3) Zverev F: (2) Nadal

Novak got Kyrgios, but the rest of his seeds are a bit of a joke.

But it could also be eg
Kyrgios-Monfils-Coric-Tsitsipas

It's not an easy draw tbh.

(Sent from my mobile phone.)

 

[stringertom]

10 of 24 qualifying seeds knocked out in 1R and play is not yet complete.

 

[raph6]

Basically Novak gets a free pass to SF if Nick is not ok

Actually he could face Monfils in R4 which could be tougher than usual.

 

[SecondToNone]

Zverev with pretty tough draw. R3-Dimitrov, R4-Raonic, QF-Anderson/Tsitsipas, SF-Djokovic, F- Fedal.

 

[tennis_pro]

Do you think Djokovic can upset Kyrgios?

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Man, I love IW. Look at some of those potential matches in the early rounds.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Djokovic's draw is tough, will win Indian Wells.

 

[MajesticTennisManiac]

Actually he could face Monfils in R4 which could be tougher than usual.

15-0

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Do we know which half plays first?

(Sent from my mobile phone.)

 

[Red Rick]

Zverev with pretty tough draw. R3-Dimitrov, R4-Raonic, QF-Anderson/Tsitsipas, SF-Djokovic, F- Fedal.

Dimitrov really getting like 5 matches where his best option is junkballing?

 

[I Am Finnish]

Do you think Djokovic can upset Kyrgios?

Depends on Kyrgios mood

 

[Red Rick]

15-0

Time to make 15 all no?

 

[tennis_pro]

Depends on Kyrgios mood

Kyrgios mood shall be good

 

[junior74]

Unless Djokovic is half asleep for the start of a non Slam again, he should easily beat Kyrgios.

If K has an above average service day, it's never easy to beat him. A Red Rick should know better!

 

[3fees]

The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw:

Canada Félix Auger-Aliassime
Serbia Laslo Đere
United States Jared Donaldson
United States Reilly Opelka
United States Donald Young

Withdrawals

Before the tournament

Slovenia Aljaž Bedene → replaced by United States Ryan Harrison
South Korea Chung Hyeon → replaced by Belarus Ilya Ivashka
Argentina Juan Martín del Potro → replaced by Japan Taro Daniel
France Richard Gasquet → replaced by Argentina Federico Delbonis
Canada Vasek Pospisil → replaced by United States Mackenzie McDonald
Spain Fernando Verdasco → replaced by Latvia Ernests Gulbis

Qualifiers final round underway for startup tommorrow.

Cheers
3Fees

 

[TopspintheTerrible]

Anybody know where you can watch the qualifiers? Not on Tennis Channel or TennisTV. Thanks!

 

[3fees]

If K has an above average service day, it's never easy to beat him. A Red Rick should know better!

Djokovic is tough to beat even when he is injured, and he is not injured.

Cheers
3Fees