Philipp Kohlschreiber has accomplished plenty in his career on the ATP World Tour. The German has won a title in six of the past seven seasons, climbed as high as No. 16 in the ATP Rankings and much more. But the 34-year-old arrived at this BNP Paribas Open out of form, failing to win back-to-back matches this season. But perhaps Kohlschreiber will burst into a strong season thanks to his efforts in Indian Wells. The German veteran upset second seed Marin Cilic 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday afternoon for his first Top 10 win since 2016 and advanced to the Round of 16 in the Coachella Valley for the first time since 2011 (l. to del Potro). "Very happy," Kohlschreiber said....
It appeared that it would be another disappointing year at Indian Wells for 32-year-old Israeli Dudi Sela. After winning just five games in the quarter-finals of the Oracle Challenger Series Indian Wells, the veteran won just three games in the second round of qualifying at the BNP Paribas Open, held at the same site. But a late withdrawal allowed Sela into the main draw, and suddenly he is into the third round at the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 event for the first time since 2010 (l. to Robredo). Sela, who plays Marcos Baghdatis for a spot in the Round of 16 on Tuesday, spoke with ATPWorldTour.com about what would help his career, and what passion he wants to pursue...
Spain's Feliciano Lopez withstands a Jack Sock tweener to finish the point at net in the third round in Indian Wells. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com
France’s Pierre-Hugues Herbert, who competes on the ATP World Tour as both a singles and doubles player, gives ATPWorldTour.com an insight into his life off the court... First moment I realised I loved tennis Actually, it was the first time I had a racquet in my hand. Since I was a kid, I loved it from the very first time. When I was a kid, it’s amazing the pleasure I got from hitting the ball against the wall. I was born with a racquet in my hand and I loved it from the first time. My parents were both tennis coaches. As soon as I could walk, I had the racquet in my hand. First coach and most important lesson...
