Times Tough: Andrey Rublev Is Indian Wells' Cover Boy

[ffw2]

Tournament Director, Tommy Haas, is missing Federer in a big way.

Andrey Rublev is a huge Kubrick fan.

 

[spottishwood]

Tournament Director, Tommy Haas, is missing Federer in a big way.

The tournament director has known fed for longer than any of these participants, why wouldn't he?

 

[ffw2]

The tournament director has known fed for longer than any of these participants, why wouldn't he?

If Haas can secure a TD gig, what can't the GOAT grab?

 

[TimHenmanATG]

If he does win the title (although unlikely), then he would become only the 5th Olympic Gold medallist to win Indian Wells (men's) since the reintroduction of tennis to the Olympics in 1988.

 

[ffw2]

If he does win the title (although unlikely), then he would become only the 5th Olympic Gold medallist to win Indian Wells (men's) since the reintroduction of tennis to the Olympics in 1988.

Despite its litany of woes, the Republic of California once again bringing relevance to otherwise forgettable international contests.

 

[goldengate14]

Berretini way more marketable.

 

[ffw2]

Berretini way more marketable.

Not even considered a top contender by them.

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And all because he perpetually skips leg day.

 

[TimHenmanATG]

Despite its litany of woes, the Republic of California once again bringing relevance to otherwise forgettable international contests.

I'd almost forgotten that "Indian Wells" was on the Pacific US coast.

In my mind, I used to lump it together with the tournament at Key Biscayne, which is quite obviously on the Atlantic coast.

 

[ffw2]

I'd almost forgotten that "Indian Wells" was on the Pacific US coast.

In my mind, I used to lump it together with the tournament at Key Biscayne, which is quite obviously on the Atlantic coast.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Berretini way more marketable.

Second tier Italian in looks and marketability.

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

Berretini way more marketable.

Despite being Berrettini. LOL.

 

[TimHenmanATG]

"Dov'è la Vittoria?"

 

[Deleted member 771911]

I like Rublev but I’ve realised early his limitations and potential. Which is unusual as I usually delude myself until quite a way in.

 

[junior74]

Haas showing great leadership in these demanding times!

 

[pj80]

Last time IW was held, slam count was 20-17-15

 

[Nadalgaenger]

Last time IW was held, slam count was 20-17-15

Insane stat

 

[Nadalgaenger]

Clearly Jack Sock or Kyrgios deserves this

 

[TennisFan3]

The tournament director has known fed for longer than any of these participants, why wouldn't he?

Excellent. Were they also singing?

 

[goldengate14]

Second tier Italian in looks and marketability.

Berretini looks like me though so i have to disagree

 

[Aabye5]

The weird thing with Rublev is that he likely won't knock out the top 3 guys in IW, but if someone else does the job for him, he could probably wreck some havoc on the draw. That's the problem for him...

 

[Omega_7000]

Berretini way more marketable.

Doesn't deserve to be in top 10....shows how pathetic the field is

 

[gadge]

The weird thing with Rublev is that he likely won't knock out the top 3 guys in IW, but if someone else does the job for him, he could probably wreck some havoc on the draw. That's the problem for him...

True he mostly can either beat someone or can not. There’s no maybe

 

[goldengate14]

Doesn't deserve to be in top 10....shows how pathetic the field is

Clearly you do not understand the nuances of is world class backhand he disguises to make look not as good as it is. It takes talent for a professional to develop a shot like that.

 

[spottishwood]

Clearly you do not understand the nuances of is world class backhand he disguises to make look not as good as it is. It takes talent for a professional to develop a shot like that.

He inherited that world class backhand from former world number one Andre Agassi whose last wish was to get The Great Berrettini to adopt his backhand and takes it to a whole new level.