Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta has reached his first Masters 1000 quarter-final at Indian Wells this week. The World No. 23 tells ATPWorldTour.com about his Masters 1000 memories and aspirations. What makes the Masters 1000s special? For me, if you make it to the draw and compete, it means that you are part of the best of the world and that makes it special. Which is your favourite Masters 1000 tournament and why? I’ll probably go with [the BNP Paribas Open in] Indian Wells. The facilities are simply spectacular. Watch Full Match Replays Which Masters 1000 would you most want to win and why? I wouldn’t mind winning any of them, to be honest. Any of the nine would be just great,...
Novak Djokovic has joined Roger Federer (332) and Rafael Nadal (319) in the 300 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 match wins club after beating Juan Martin del Potro on Tuesday night for a place in the BNP Paribas Open fourth round. Read Match Report The 29-year-old Serbian, who was last beaten in Indian Wells by del Potro in the 2013 semi-finals, is currently riding a tournament-record 19 match-winning streak and remains on course to capture his sixth trophy in the desert, which would mark his 31st ATP World Tour Masters 1000 crown. ALL-TIME ATP WORLD TOUR MASTERS 1000 MATCH WINS LEADERS Player W-L Record Titles/Finals 1) Roger Federer (SUI) 332-98 24-18 2) Rafael Nadal (ESP) 319-70 28-14 3) Novak Djokovic...
American John Isner has reached the final at three different ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournaments: the BNP Paribas Open in 2012, the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati in 2013 and the Paris Masters last year. But, as Isner tells ATPWorldTour.com, reaching the final isn't a prerequisite for enjoying a tournament. The 6'10" American has found something to appreciate at most of the Masters 1000 events. Which Masters 1000 host city is your favourite and why? I love them all. Shanghai is fantastic but it's a little bit far. If I'm going to choose one, I'm going to choose Indian Wells. Which is your favourite tournament for the play, the atmosphere? I would go Indian Wells again. I love...
As Novak Djokovic continues arguably his toughest path at an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament, the second seed in Indian Wells paid tribute to the elite Masters 1000 level. Djokovic has won 30 Masters 1000 titles, the most in history. Winning his 31st title won't be easy, though. Djokovic will meet Juan Martin del Potro in the third round at the BNP Paribas Open. If the Serbian improves to 13-4 against del Potro, Djokovic will meet #NextGenATP star Alexander Zverev or 15th seed Nick Kyrgios. The path gets only harder for Djokovic, who's going for his fourth consecutive Indian Wells title and sixth overall. In the quarter-finals, Djokovic could meet Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer. “I have had an...
Which is your favourite Masters 1000 event and why? Bob Bryan: Indian Wells. It was the one that took us the longest to win [their 14th appearance, in 2013]. It felt the sweetest. We had our family down on the court. Just a good memory from that one. Which is your favourite Masters 1000 city and why? Mike Bryan: I would say it's tough to beat Monte-Carlo. It's like a resort. You're looking out at the water every time you wake up. You can basically hit a ball into the ocean. So beautiful. We know the prince [Albert II]. He's invited us to his castle up on the hill. It's tough to beat that scenery. If you could win only...
