Sam Querrey often visited the BNP Paribas Open with his family growing up, so it comes as no surprise that the Californian favours the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament in March. After three Masters 1000 quarter-final appearances – 2007 Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, 2008 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters and 2012 Rolex Paris Masters – the American could reach his first semi-final, should he beat Milos Raonic on Friday in Indian Wells. This week, he reflected on his Masters 1000 journey, which includes teaming up with John Isner for the 2011 Internazionali BNL d’Italia doubles crown. What is your favourite Masters 1000 tournament and why? I love all of the Masters 1000 tournaments, but Indian Wells is probably my...
They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder. Alex Bolt knows this all too well. For those competing on the ATP Challenger Tour, the early 20s is a time for growth and development, as players look to build their games and fight to climb the ATP Rankings. They seek to embrace the on-the-road lifestyle, bouncing from tournament to tournament with dreams of ascending to the ATP World Tour. But, for some, the pursuit of the Top 100 and beyond can take its toll. Two years ago, citing waning motivation and passion, Bolt hung up his racquets at the age of 23. Having competed on the circuit for many years, the Aussie - a former World No. 160 - grappled...
Watch highlights as Milos Raonic and Juan Martin del Potro reached the BNP Paribas Open semi-finals on Friday in Indian Wells. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com. Harry How/Getty Images
The competitive fire still burns in Tommy Haas, but the spirit and, importantly, the willingness to train for quick-fire 60-minute or physically demanding encounters has fizzled out. Beginning his career when new string and racquet technology were both dramatically changing the sport, the former World No. 2 called time on his 21-year professional career Thursday night for a new chapter — time with his family, chauffeuring around his two daughters and completing his learning curve as Tournament Director of the BNP Paribas Open. “I consider myself extremely fortunate that I was able play professional tennis for a living for more than two decades,” said Haas, at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Thursday. “The sport gave me cherished friendships, an...
