Old Faithful: As we get ready for Tommy Haas to sail into the sunset, we're putting our eggs into the Feli Lopez shirtless basket. Full shot … [Read more...]
djokovic, halep win indian wells titles
Novak Djokovic lifted his fourth Indian Wells title and 50th tour-level trophy after beating rival Roger Federer 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-2 in Sunday's final at the BNP Paribas Open. In the women's draw, Romania's Simona Halep beat former champion Jelena Jankovic for her first title in the desert. (photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open; see more photos from the BNP Paribas Open 2015 … [Read more...]
new espn/atp agreement expands coverage for iw, miami, and world tour finals
PRESS RELEASE TV Schedule for Miami Now includes Both Finals; ESPN3 to Deliver More Action from Every ATP World Tour Masters 1000 & 500 Event ESPN and the ATP World Tour have finalized a long-term agreement that will expand coverage of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif.; Sony Open Tennis in Miami; and the season-ending Barclays ATP World Tour Finals … [Read more...]
2013 indian wells player field announced
The BNP Paribas Open -- the first major North American stop on the ATP and WTA calendars, will be held March 4-17, 2013 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. It will feature a field highlighted by nine former BNP Paribas Open champions and 13 Grand Slam champions. Men's commitments: World No. 1 Novak Djokovic (winner: 2008, 2011), defending champion and World No. 2 Roger … [Read more...]
stefan koubek retires
One less for Tattoo Watch to keep tabs on now that pseudo-tramp-stamped Austrian Stefan Koubek has announced his retirement. The 34-year-old ATPer, ranked 261st, plans to finish his pro career off with an exhibition match on July 30. "I wanted to play Roland Garros and Wimbledon one more time but I won't make it," he told the press. "Once you've decided to quit, you lose your … [Read more...]