Fernando Verdasco reacts after surviving a third-set battle against Thanasi Kokkinakis that went to a final-set tie-break at the Miami Open presented by Itau. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
In California, they'll move their clocks ahead on Sunday morning for daylight savings time. But Spanish veteran Fernando Verdasco did the opposite on Saturday evening, rolling back time to upset third seed Grigor Dimitrov at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. The former World No. 7 fought past the reigning Nitto ATP Finals champion 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-3 to pick up only his second Top 10 win in Indian Wells (2-8; also 2014, d. Gasquet). Verdasco's serve and fearless swinging carried him to the upset. Watch Full Match Replays The 34-year-old left-hander struck 12 aces and was routinely blasting first serves at more than 130 mph. Double faults had snuck in during the first two sets, but Verdasco eliminated them...
Have a day, Fernando Verdasco! Following his singles semi-final victory at the Rio Open presented by Claro, the Spaniard said that he has found extra motivation in his tournament debut. The confidence boost extended into the doubles final as well. Verdasco captured the title in Rio de Janeiro alongside countryman David Marrero, rallying past Nikola Mektic and Alexander Peya 5-7, 7-5, 10/8 in one hour and 51 minutes. Just hours earlier, the Madrid native advanced to his 23rd ATP World Tour singles final, downing Fabio Fognini in straight sets. Take a bow, gentlemen (all four of you! ) Epic doubles point! #RioOpen2018 pic.twitter.com/bhOYzAfTCV — Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 25, 2018 "It was a difficult match, but the good thing is...
Watch highlights of the semis at the Rio Open presented by Claro, where Diego Schwartzman and Fernando Verdasco secured their spots in the championship. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
