ATP weeks of 03/08 - 03/19: Indian Wells (1000)

[JJGUY]

BNP Paribas Open, ATP 1000 (Outdoor, Hard)

Seeds
1 Novak Djokovic
2 Carlos Alcaraz
3 Stefanos Tsitsipas
4 Casper Ruud
5 Taylor Fritz
6 Andrey Rublev
7 Daniil Medvedev
8 Felix Auger-Aliassime
9 Holger Rune
10 Hubert Hurkacz
11 Cameron Norrie
12 Jannik Sinner
13 Karen Khachanov
14 Frances Tiafoe
15 Alexander Zverev
16 Pablo Carreno Busta
17 Lorenzo Musetti
18 Borna Coric
19 Alex de Minaur
20 Tommy Paul
21 Matteo Berrettini
22 Grigor Dimitrov
23 Roberto Bautista Agut
24 Daniel Evans
25 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
26 Denis Shapovalov
27 Miomir Kecmanovic
28 Francisco Cerundolo
29 Botic van de Zandschulp
30 Yoshihito Nishioka
31 Sebastian Baez
32 Maxime Cressy

Withdrawls
Rafael Nadal
Nick Kyrgios
Marin Cilic
Sebastian Korda
David Goffin
Benjamin Bonzi
Jenson Brooksby
Corentin Moutet
Soonwoo Kwon
Reilly Opelka
Kyle Edmund

Wildcards
Yibing Wu
Dominic Thiem
Aleksandar Kovacevic
Jack Sock
Brandon Holt

 

[BeatlesFan]

With an interesting doubles team of Rune-Shelton.

 

[Nostradamus]

BNP Paribas Open, ATP 1000 (Outdoor, Hard)

Seeds
1 Novak Djokovic
2 Carlos Alcaraz
3 Stefanos Tsitsipas
4 Casper Ruud
5 Taylor Fritz
6 Andrey Rublev
7 Daniil Medvedev
8 Felix Auger-Aliassime
9 Holger Rune
10 Hubert Hurkacz
11 Cameron Norrie
12 Jannik Sinner
13 Karen Khachanov
14 Frances Tiafoe
15 Alexander Zverev
16 Pablo Carreno Busta
17 Lorenzo Musetti
18 Borna Coric
19 Alex de Minaur
20 Tommy Paul
21 Matteo Berrettini
22 Grigor Dimitrov
23 Roberto Bautista Agut
24 Daniel Evans
25 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
26 Denis Shapovalov
27 Miomir Kecmanovic
28 Francisco Cerundolo
29 Botic van de Zandschulp
30 Yoshihito Nishioka
31 Sebastian Baez
32 Maxime Cressy

Withdrawls
Rafael Nadal
Nick Kyrgios
Marin Cilic
Sebastian Korda
David Goffin
Benjamin Bonzi
Jenson Brooksby
Corentin Moutet
Soonwoo Kwon
Reilly Opelka
Kyle Edmund

Wildcards
Yibing Wu
Dominic Thiem
Aleksandar Kovacevic
Jack Sock
Brandon Holt

Where is the draw ? tournament start in 3 days and NO drawx ?

 

[MeatTornado]

I know he hasn't historically had much success on this court, but Medvedev being ranked below Tsitsipas, Ruud, Fritz and Rublev atm is going to make the draw very interesting.

 

[JJGUY]

I think we can take Djokovic off the list, we have not heard the news that he got the exemption to enter the US, and there are only 3 days left, it's safe to say he will not be there in Indian Wells, most likely Miami either.

Novak Djokovic 'Denied' US Entry Ahead Of Indian Wells, Joe Biden Asked To Intervene

Tennis world No. 1 Novak Djokovic has reportedly been denied to enter the U.S. ahead of Indian Wells next week.

www.nbcdfw.com

 

[Nostradamus]

I know he hasn't historically had much success on this court, but Medvedev being ranked below Tsitsipas, Ruud, Fritz and Rublev atm is going to make the draw very interesting.

WORST website for the tournament in history of tennis. Not even the qualifying draws are out. 99% of the website is to make you buy tickets,,, that's all this website is good for

When to go

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[stringertom]

128-bracket, reduced to a 96-draw with top 32 receiving byes through to 2R.

The availability of potential #1 seed Novak Djokovic has been denied due to U.S policy rejecting entry to the country to any non-vaccinated visitors. No waiver was granted.

The availability of now #1 seed Carlos Alcaraz is also in question due to a leg injury suffered in practice during the off-season and then reaggravated in Rio last week. At this moment he intends to play.

Rafael Nadal continues on the sideline after a hip injury he suffered at AO. He will be out of action until at least M-C in April with the torn psoas muscle.

Defending champion Taylor Fritz is in the draw. Another top seed is Daniil Medvedev, who has a current 3-tourney 14-match winning streak. Rounding out the adjusted top 10:

Alcaraz
Tsitsipas
Ruud
Fritz
Medvedev
Rublev
Rune
Auger Aliassime
Hurkacz
Norrie

Announced WCs are:

Yibing Wu
Aleksandar Kovacevic
Brandon Holt
Jack Sock
Dominic Thiem

 

[JJGUY]

It's official, Djokovic "withdrew" from IW.

Djokovic pulls out of Indian Wells on eve of draw

Novak Djokovic has formally withdrawn from the draw for the BNP Paribas Open, tournament officials said Sunday, an indication that his application for a vaccine waiver to enter the U.S. might have failed.

www.espn.com

 

[chuckersthenut]

Djokovic is not in the cult.

 

[stringertom]

There are 24 qualies matches scheduled for later today (Monday).

Some interesting names in these matchups:

WC Learner Tien vs Garin

Jerry Shang vs Watanuki

OG CA native Johnson vs newbie (relatively) CA native Zach Svajda

CA native teen WC Alex Michelsen vs Swiss youngster Leandro Riedi

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

Where is the draw ? tournament start in 3 days and NO drawx ?

I know right! They usually publish the draw at least three months in advance.

 

[stringertom]

Draw will be held at 1500 PST, Monday.

 

[stringertom]

Alcaraz has FAA, Fritz and Rune in his half.

Tsitsipas has Rublev, Ruud and Medvedev in his half.

 

[stringertom]

The other seeds in Section 1 (Alcaraz) are Griekspoor (3R opponent), Evans and PCB. Only Griekspoor has shown any form this season.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

The other seeds in Section 1 (Alcaraz) are Griekspoor (3R opponent), Evans and PCB. Only Griekspoor has shown any form this season.

If he is healthy my Carlos ought to be able to make it through to the quarters without too much trouble!

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Alcaraz has FAA, Fritz and Rune in his half.

Tsitsipas has Rublev, Ruud and Medvedev in his half.

Happy that Carlos and Daniil are in different halves of the draw!

 

[kayapit]

Carlos is too much of an injury risk, my money is on the Octopus

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Why haven't they put the full draw up? I have gotten that Carlos will play Holt or a qualifier in the second round. If he makes it to the third round Griekspoor, Monteiro, Pella, Draper, Etcheverry, Murray? (not sure about this one), and another player? Fourth round perhaps Evans, Carreno Busta or???? Quarters if he makes it that far (and I sure hope he does!) Hurkacz, Paul, F Cerundolo, Auger-Aliassime or Fritz? I just wish they would put up the draw in a clear and concise manner so I could get this all correct!

 

[stringertom]

There is a Brit pod in Section 1 with Evans, Draper and Andy Murray set to eliminate all but one to advance to face Alcaraz.

 

[dking68]

I’ll go with Sinner. The level he showed in the first set was pretty promising at Rotterdam against the towering Russian. If he can play at that level in this tournament against a tired Medvedev, I see him lifting the trophy

 

[neytron]

Carlos is too much of an injury risk, my money is on the Octopus

I have doubts that Medvedev will show a good result here, because this is a slow hard. Agut can be dangerous in the 4th round. But I would like to see their semi-final with Tsitsipas and final with Alcaraz.

 

[stringertom]

Fritz may have a tussle with Big Ben Shelton in 2R. Ben needs to beat Fognini 1R.

 

[stringertom]

If Yibing Wu plays to the level he had in Dallas, he will have a decent chance to advance out of the Ruud section. He plays Munar 1R and chalk has him vs ADF, Khachanov and Ruud. It’s a decent path to get into a QF, where chalk would have him play Med.

 

[BeatlesFan]

There is a Brit pod in Section 1 with Evans, Draper and Andy Murray set to eliminate all but one to advance to face Alcaraz.

The buzz is Alcaraz won't even play second round, he's not recovered from his injury. Not sure if this is true, but it's what's being said.

 

[BeatlesFan]

 

[HFK]

The buzz is Alcaraz won't even play second round, he's not recovered from his injury. Not sure if this is true, but it's what's being said.

He's got a real hamstring injury.

 

[stringertom]

I have doubts that Medvedev will show a good result here, because this is a slow hard. Agut can be dangerous in the 4th round. But I would like to see their semi-final with Tsitsipas and final with Alcaraz.

RBA is not in good form since AO. I think Zed will advance if they meet. A 4R ZedMed match could be popcorn level.

 

[stringertom]

The buzz is Alcaraz won't even play second round, he's not recovered from his injury. Not sure if this is true, but it's what's being said.

The new Nadovic, withdrawing after the draw. What a champion!

 

[stringertom]

Rubles has the toughest 2R of the top 8 if Lehecka beats Rinderknech to advance.

 

[stringertom]

Hopefully Monfils is fully fit after his long rehab from a foot injury suffered last summer. He plays Jordan Thompson 1R with a chance to play Tsitsipas next.

 

[Nostradamus]

Look for Alcarez vs Tsitsipas final

 

[Nostradamus]

I know right! They usually publish the draw at least three months in advance.

just saying this indian wells Tournament Website is the worst i have ever seen. It should at least say Draw will be available on certain date and so on. Entire website looks like it was made only for one thing... How to buy tickets .....lol

 

[Nostradamus]

Poor steve johnson, he has to qualify to get in

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[DIMI_D]

Top 4 favs
Med
Alcaraz
Tsitsipas
Sinner

 

[chuckersthenut]

I see Mr. Van Rijthoven isn't in the qualifying draw. Back must be really hurt. Hopefully he can play again soon. Really a shame.

 

[stringertom]

Eubanks is in freefall after narrowly missing out on cracking the top 100 a month ago. He just lost 1R qualies in three sets to Marterer, his fourth loss in a row across all levels.

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

just saying this indian wells Tournament Website is the worst i have ever seen. It should at least say Draw will be available on certain date and so on. Entire website looks like it was made only for one thing... How to buy tickets .....lol

newsflash: that's what EVERY website is made for.

 

[dking68]

Possible Sinner-Musetti derby in round two, and an intriguing Sinner-Rune in R4... Jannik's gotta like his draw. All the historic nemeses (Med, Tsits, Zverev) are down in the bottom, and Alcaraz doesn't seem to be in top condition. However, Juice Boy's draw is also looking mighty soft, so if he's anywhere near playing shape, he could easily work his way into a groove..

Will we finally see him lift a big title ? He needs to take even ONE this year

 

[DIMI_D]

Will we finally see him lift a big title ? He needs to take even ONE this year

Sinner is getting closer I’m sure he will get one big title this year

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

Will we finally see him lift a big title ? He needs to take even ONE this year

No idea bro, but keep the faith... sooner or later, the Age of Sin will be upon us.

For the moment, we're just all really excited about the two amigos Passaro and Arnaldi actually winning a match!

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

Poor steve johnson, he has to qualify to get in

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Get in??? I'm afraid Stevie J is cruisin' down Sunset Boulevard. One way trip, destination Helsinki.

 

[Krish0608]

Holger is ready

 

[Deleted member 629564]

Possible Medvedev vs Zverev meeting in the R16.

 

[dking68]

Holger is ready

Ready to lose to Sinner

 

[80s New Wave]

Holger is ready

Yeah I kind of like rune here too. Which based on my track record probably means he'll lose 3R.

 

[80s New Wave]

Interesting R1 matches

Thiem v Mannarino
Shelton v Fognini

 

[DIMI_D]

Novak can loose world number 1 if Alcaraz wins Indian wells( gets it for a week if he fails to defend Miami) and Miami the sunshine double. With only 10 players male or female doing that in history.
tsitsipas - win 1 of either Indian wells or Miami and at least make the final of the other…

 

[Krish0608]

Ready to lose to Sinner

We’ll see. He’s eons ahead of Sinner in terms of talent.

 

[Krish0608]

Novak can loose world number 1 if Alcaraz gets to the final but only holds it for a week due to Miami points falling off to keep it he needs to do the sunshine double. With only 10 players male or female doing that in history.
tsitsipas - win 1 of either Indian wells or Miami and at least make the final of the other…

So, Tsitsipas for the sunshine Double and the world no.1?

 

[stringertom]

So, Tsitsipas for the sunshine Double and the world no.1?

That might be a stretch for a player who has yet to reach SFs at either tournament. Last year he was ousted in 3R/4R.