Maria Sharapova The womens tournament has not been a classic so far in Indian Wells, but we should get a good final between Caroline Wozniacki and Maria Sharapova, who are both hunting for their first silverware in 2013 tomorrow. Wozniacki edged Angelique Kerber, 2-6 6-4 7-5 in an entertaining moonball-fest of a semi-final, meanwhile Sharapova…
Rafael Nadal v Tomas Berdych Tomas Berdych The quarter-final showdown between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer turned out to be a bit of a damp squib as a seriously struggling Federer succumbed to an impressive Nadal, 6-4 6-2. It was clear that Federer was hampered by a back complaint, but Nadal is playing much better…
Maria Sharapova v Maria Kirilenko Maria Kirilenko Maria Sharapova has been far from her best in Indian Wells, despite not losing a set in her four matches. She did come close though to losing one in her quarter-final with Sara Errani, saving two set points in a tight opener before coming through 7-6(6) 6-2. Her…
1. Rafael Nadal v Roger Federer (Thursday) Roger Federer They were made to battle hard, but Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer both came through three set matches on Wednesday to set up a mouthwatering quarter-final clash in Indian Wells. Nadal was two points from defeat against Ernests Gulbis, but his winning instinct shone through at…
1. Petra Kvitova v Maria Kirilenko (Wednesday) Petra Kvitova The improving consistency of Maria Kirilenko has been there for all to see this year as she notched an upset win over Agnieszka Radwanska in the 4th round, recovering from a 3-1 third set deficit to post an impressive 6-1 4-6 7-5 victory in 2 hours…
1. Rafael Nadal v Ernests Gulbis The most tempting of the 4th rounders is likely to be the match-up between Rafael Nadal and Ernests Gulbis. Nadal is making his return to hard court action this week and beat Ryan Harrison in his first match. He benefitted from a walkover by Leonardo Mayer in the third…
I have found a bit of spare time to preview the best of the womens 4th rounders as all eight matches will take place tonight in Indian Wells! Sam Stosur 1. Sam Stosur v Mona Barthel The second section remains wide open and the young German, Mona Barthel remains in the hunt for her best…
1. Agnieszka Radwanska v Maria Kirilenko Maria Kirilenko The line-up for the bottom half of the womens 4th round matches is a little bit lacking in desirability with the pick of the bunch between Agnieszka Radwanska and Maria Kirilenko. Both players endured tough three setters in the third round; Kirilenko had her second three set…
1. Ana Ivanovic v Mona Barthel Ana Ivanovic The most exciting of the entire list of womens third round matches will see Ana Ivanovic take on Mona Barthel. Ivanovic progressed to the 3rd round with a very comfortable win against the 16-year-old, Taylor Townsend, 6-1 6-2, meanwhile Barthel lost just two more games against Kiki…
1. Jerzy Janowicz v Richard Gasquet Richard Gasquet The bottom half of the mens draw was blitzed on Saturday and this match-up between Jerzy Janowicz and Richard Gasquet is just one of two all seeded third rounders still remaining. Janowicz enjoyed an impressive win over David Nalbandian in 3 sets, meanwhile Gasquet also overcame a…
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