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Ricky’s pick for the Indian Wells semifinal between Alcaraz and Sinner

A rematch of 2022's most memorable encounter on the ATP Tour will take place in the Indian...
A fabulous Final Four at the Indian Wells Masters

Saturday's matchups at the Indian Wells Masters are Daniil Medvedev vs. Frances Tiafoe and Caerlos Alcaraz vs....
Tiafoe quietly taking care of business at BNP Paribas Open

Frances Tiafoe is generally loud--with both his talking, his tennis, and at least this season his attire....
Ricky’s picks for the Indian Wells quarterfinals, including Medvedev and Norrie

The Indian Wells Masters has been a roller-coaster ride for Daniil Medvedev, who will try to reach...
Medvedev struggles physically and mentally but advances to Indian Wells quarters

Daniil Medvedev has booked a spot in the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open, but to say...
Ricky’s Indian Wells picks for Alcaraz vs. Draper and Fritz vs. Fucsovics

No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz and defending champion Taylor Fritz are looking like serious title contenders at...
Bad blood continues as Wawrinka downs Rune in Indian Wells

The rematch between Holger Rune and Stan Wawrinka did not disappoint--not on the court, not at the...
Ricky’s picks for Day 7 in Indian Wells, including Medvedev vs. Zverev

Daniil Medvedev headlines a full schedule of fourth-round action at the Indian Wells Masters on Tuesday, as...
Medvedev survives slow conditions in Indian Wells, but isn’t happy about it

Not even painfully slow conditions--which aren't at all good for his game--can stop Daniil Medvedev. Medvedev advanced...
Ricky’s picks for Day 6 in Indian Wells, including Alcaraz and Murray

Carlos Alcaraz will continue his Indian Wells Masters campaign when he goes up against Tallon Griekspoor on...
Fritz title defense alive in Indian Wells after battling past Shelton in three sets

In the marquee matchup of the BNP Paribas Open so far, at least from a local perspective,...
Ricky’s picks for Day 5 in Indian Wells, including Zverev and Rublev

Seeds are starting to play each other in round three of the Indian Wells Masters on Sunday,...
Wimbledon announces end of Russian ban, right after Medvedev’s Indian Wells presser

Just moments after leaving the Indian Wells press room, Daniil Medvedev and his compatriots found out that...
Ricky’s picks for Day 4 in Indian Wells, including Alcaraz and Murray

Seeded players continue to make their 2023 Indian Wells debuts as second-round competition wraps up on Saturday....
Murray up to usual tricks in Indian Wells, wins another final-set marathon

Andy Murray improved to an incredible 7-0 in deciding sets this season when he outlasted Tomas Martin...
Ricky’s picks for Day 3 in Indian Wells, including Rublev vs. Lehecka

A blockbuster second-round battle at the Indian Wells Masters on Friday pits Andrey Rublev against Jiri Lehecka....