2015 ATP Masters 1000/WTA Premier: Indian Wells

[bato]

3:02

Gold.

 

[X_box_X]

Both Kokki and Tomic have started well. More winners than unforced errors, which is pleasing.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Thanasi looking good here, this kid is a fast learner

 

[matt_897]

Tomic takes the first set 6-4, Thansai played better early on but had a loose game to get broken at 4-4 before Bernie turned it up a level to serve it out. Bernie is still too passive for my liking at times.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

First set to Bernie 6-4. Thanasi looked a bit flat in those last two games, was broken and then Bernie won his service game to love to take out the set, hope he's not feeling sick again like the last match.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Kokkinakis won his first game to love so seems fine Reckon the key to beating Bernie is to move him around (if he can!). Good match so far

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Kokkinakis takes the second set 6-4!!!!! 3 breaks of serve in that set!

 

[gcsportsfan12]

His deep shots against Tomic are working, especially when Tomic is stretched out

 

[JamisonRun40]

Wish I was home watching this match. I am sure Kokkinakis is learning a bit whilst teaming up with Muz in the dubs this week. Personally I prefer the Miami tournament a little bit more than this, especially the night matches, has that latin feel about it.

 

[matt_897]

Watching this match online but ESPN have hit a new low for me...

 

[JamisonRun40]

I am scoreboarding at work and I really hate the Indian Wells scoreboard, I can't tell who is serving.

In the women I am hoping Pennetta can back up and win the title again, really happy she took out Sharapova.

 

[gcsportsfan12]

Tomic has screamed this whole match

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Bernie with the break in the third and Thanasi running out of chances to break back, looking like Bernie has this now.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

I am scoreboarding at work and I really hate the Indian Wells scoreboard, I can't tell who is serving.

If I can only follow scores I use that Flash score thingy (think it's Bet365), has the best layout etc.

 

[Lyyynnnchy]

I am scoreboarding at work and I really hate the Indian Wells scoreboard, I can't tell who is serving.

In the women I am hoping Pennetta can back up and win the title again, really happy she took out Sharapova.

My Indian Wells scoreboard has a green dot next to whoever is serving?

 

[JamisonRun40]

Tomic has come through in the final set, he is playing some pretty good tennis this week. What a great week for the Aussies hopefully they can back it up Miami.

 

[gcsportsfan12]

Nearing a new career high rank after being in the 120s post-Wimbledon last year. You could tell he wanted this match badly.

 

[JamisonRun40]

I have just switched to another scoreboard but it doesn't let me see both the mens and women's matches at the same time.

 

[matt_897]

Solid play from Bernie in the 3rd with Kokkanksis level dropping slighly but Tomic doing what he needed to do. Kokkanksis may win the next time they play but Bernie continuing his great start to the year.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Well done to Bernie! Well played by Thanasi! Hope both these guys continue to play well

 

[Beavis07]

Nearing a new career high rank after being in the 120s post-Wimbledon last year. You could tell he wanted this match badly.

10th at the moment in the live ATP Race Rankings. Only 3 months in and no doubt he will drop a few places during the clay court season but it's still impressive given the 9 players currently ahead of him are also the top 9 in the rankings.

 

[bato]

TBH, I don't think Djokovic will get past Isner today. The court and conditions are set up perfectly for a big server to win this tournament.

Seppi at the net after his loss: "It's so difficult to play here"... to which Fed agreed, "It's incredible, I'm struggling too."

Says a lot, really.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

So the quarter final between Tomic and Djokovic is tomorrow, starting around 1pm our time according to my calculations. Hopefully will be able to catch a bit of it. Not sure Bernie can win this one though.

 

[Amazing Bombers]

Good match by Thanasi less than 30 points outside the top 100 now. Tomic 6 QF and 1 4th round this year amazing what he can do when he actually puts some effort in.

 

[gcsportsfan12]

Tomic withdrew from the Djokovic match due to a back injury