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After an amazing 11 days, just two women remain in contention for the title at the WTA Indian Wells Open. It’s been an thrilling tournament in which we’ve seen it all: Serena Williams forced to retire with a viral illness, Naomi Osaka and Simona Halep unexpectedly upended, Venus Williams again asserting herself as a force […] READ MORE
It is always exciting to see a young player emerging on tour. One such player currently enjoying an impressive breakthrough is Canada’s Bianca Andreescu. But who is the young gun? A rankings rise Still just 18-years-old, Andreescu is currently ranked 60th in the world. But thanks to her run in Indian Wells, where she has […] READ MORE
Never have I seen such an open field at a tournament of this stature. With Simona Halep’s and Naomi Osaka’s exits, the two top contenders are out. Now, some unexpected challengers have shown up. I doubt anyone expected Marketa Vondrousova or Bianca Andreescu to here – but, here they are! My predictions for who’ll be […] READ MORE
The match was in his grasp. Leading 6-7 6-4 5-1, Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka stepped to the line one point away from victory. His opponent, Felix Auger-Aliassime, was down amongst the dead men. Until he wasn’t. The 18-year-old, with an explosively powerful game and most likely an exceedingly bright future in the sport, saved the match […] READ MORE
Things are looking up for Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit. The hunt for her second career WTA title is on after she advanced on Monday afternoon by walkover. Kontaveit had raced out to a 5-0 lead in the first set of her second round match in Indian Wells against the veteran Anastasija Sevastova, before the Latvian was […] READ MORE
It’s been an interesting tournament with some unexpected women showing up in the third round. The Round of 16 awaits the winner of these matches. Here are my predictions for Day 7 in Indian Wells. WTA Indian Wells Day 7 Predictions Elina Svitolina vs Ashleigh Barty Head to head: Svitolina 4-0 Barty Embed from Getty […] READ MORE
Looking to move on the quarter finals, there’ll be some strong competition. Powerhouse Danielle Collins will be pitted against World #1 Naomi Osaka. Venus will take on fellow American Christina McHale. Also in action is Karolina Pliskova and Angelique Kerber. Here are predictions on four third round matches. WTA Indian Wells Day 6 Predictions Venus […] READ MORE
Saturday play brings some of the seeded players onto the court to start their run at Indian Wells. Here’s a look at four matches worth the watch. WTA Indian Wells Day 4 Predictions Petra Kvitova vs Venus Williams Head to head: Kvitova 4-2 V. Williams Embed from Getty Images Venus’ opening round at Indian Wells […] READ MORE
Day three at the Indian Wells Masters in the Californian desert will see the bottom half of the men’s draw join the fray. Although the big names will not take to the court until Sunday, there is no shortage of exciting action on offer, with both skilled veterans and talented young guns set to battle […] READ MORE
Friday moves the ladies into the Second Round, offering tennis fans plenty of great matches. Also in action will be the 2018 Finalist, Daria Kasatkina and the unpredictable Jelena Ostapenko. Here are predictions for five “must watch” matches. WTA Indian Wells BNP Paribas Day 3 Predictions Garbine Muguruza vs Lauren Davis Head to head: Muguruza […] READ MORE
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