Gael Monfils may be past his prime and Grigor Dimitrov is not far from being the same, but that has done nothing to diminish their entertainment factor.The two veterans played their part in the best match of the 2025 BNP Paribas Open to date, with the 33-year-old Dimitrov outlasting the 38-year-old Monfils 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(2) on Wednesday night. Their third-round thriller … [Read more...] about Indian Wells tennis: Dimitrov wins match of the tournament so far, joins Alcaraz in fourth round
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Ricky’s tennis picks for Day 8 in Indian Wells, including Alcaraz vs. Dimitrov
The entire quarterfinal lineup at the BNP Paribas Open will be set following the conclusion of play on Wednesday. Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, Alex de Minaur, Ben Shelton, Jack Draper, and Grigor Dimitrov are among those looking for the remaining spots.Here are my picks for two of Wednesday's best matchups.(14) Grigor Dimitrov vs. (2) Carlos AlcarazDimitrov is coming off a … [Read more...] about Ricky’s tennis picks for Day 8 in Indian Wells, including Alcaraz vs. Dimitrov
Ricky’s picks for the BNP Paribas Open, ATP Masters 1000 in Indian Wells
The calendar has turned to March, and that means it's time for the Sunshine Double--the prestigious back-to-back Masters 1000 swing in Indian Wells and Miami.First up is the BNP Paribas Open, where 45 of the top 46 player in the world are in the field--with top-ranked Jannik Sinner (suspended) the only absentee. It's called Tennis Paradise for a reason, and it should be another … [Read more...] about Ricky’s picks for the BNP Paribas Open, ATP Masters 1000 in Indian Wells
Tough Indian Wells draw for top-seeded Zverev, Alcaraz and Djokovic in same quarter
The BNP Paribas draw ceremony was conducted at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Monday. Alexander Zverev is the top seed since world No. 1 Jannik Sinner is serving a three-month suspension, but the draw did him no favors for the second-ranked German. Zverev's first match will come against either Tallon Griekspoor or Delray Beach champion Miomir Kecmanovic prior potential dates … [Read more...] about Tough Indian Wells draw for top-seeded Zverev, Alcaraz and Djokovic in same quarter
Double your fun in Tennis Paradise — Indian Wells pairings announced
It's called Tennis Paradise for a reason.You will be hard pressed to find a better setting for tennis than in Palm Springs, California for the BNP Paribas Open. Monte-Carlo might have something to say about that, but it's probably a close second. Plus the women don't play there. The Indian Wells Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 is a combined event and it's simply the best one on tour. … [Read more...] about Double your fun in Tennis Paradise — Indian Wells pairings announced