Results for March 31, 2009

Tuesday, 31 March, 2009

Singles - Fourth Round
[1] R Nadal (ESP) d [16] S Wawrinka (SUI) 76(2) 76(4)
[2] R Federer (SUI) d [Q] T Dent (USA) 63 62
[3] N Djokovic (SRB) d [21] T Berdych (CZE) 63 62
[4] A Murray (GBR) d V Troicki (SRB) 61 60
[5] A Roddick (USA) d [9] G Monfils (FRA) 76(2) 64
[6] J Del Potro (ARG) d [11] D Ferrer (ESP) 63 62 
[10] J Tsonga (FRA) d [7] G Simon (FRA) 67(4) 63 62
[8] F Verdasco (ESP) d [18] R Stepanek (CZE) 62 62 

Doubles - Second Round
F Cermak (CZE) / M Mertinak (SVK) d [4] L Dlouhy (CZE) / L Paes (IND) 63 63
M Mirnyi (BLR) / A Ram (ISR) d [7] J Coetzee (RSA) / W Moodie (RSA) 76(4) 36 10-8
A Fisher (AUS) / S Huss (AUS) d T Parrott (USA) / F Polasek (SVK) 76(3) 76(4)
R Hutchins (GBR) / J Kerr (AUS) d M Damm (CZE) / R Lindstedt (SWE) 63 63

Federer and Nadal heat up competition

Roger Federer today faced American hopeful and former top player Taylor Dent. Dent was having one of his best weeks of play after being down for at least 3 years with back injuries. The Fed Express showed no mercy as he took out the American with an simple score of 63 62. Federer will next face another American Andy Roddick in the quarters.

Rafael Nadal on the other hand had a little bit of a shaky performance against Stanislas Wawrinka. Nadal was clearly unhappy with his performance as he showed frustration in his 76(2) 76(4) victory. He will now face Argentine Juan Martin del Potro, against who he has a good record. But who knows, he had a good record over Wawrinka too.

Results for March 30, 2009

Monday, 30 March, 2009

Singles - Third Round
[1] R Nadal (ESP) d [Q] F Gil (POR) 75 63
[4] A Murray (GBR) d N Massu (CHI) 64 64
[6] J del Potro (ARG) d J Tipsarevic (SRB) 64 61
[8] F Verdasco (ESP) d [32] F Lopez (ESP) 36 63 64
[11] D Ferrer (ESP) d [17] M Cilic (CRO) 36 63 64
[18] R Stepanek (CZE) d [12] F Gonzalez (CHI) 76(1) 64
[16] S Wawrinka (SUI) d [20] I Andreev (RUS) 46 63 63 
V Troicki (SRB) d [LL] B Phau (GER) 64 63 

Doubles - Second Round
[1] B Bryan (USA) / M Bryan (USA) d I Karlovic (CRO) / D Vemic (SRB) 46 76(5) 10-8
[6] B Soares (BRA) / K Ullyett (ZIM) d [WC] M Lopez (ESP) / R Nadal (ESP) 63 64
J Benneteau (FRA) / J Tsonga (FRA) d R de Voest (RSA) / B Reynolds (USA) 76(4) 64
J Knowle (AUT) / J Melzer (AUT) d N Almagro (ESP) / D Ferrer (ESP) 60 76(7)

Nadal continues superb run

Rafael Nadal just keeps winning and winning. Today he won against Portuguese qualifier Frederico Gil. This time Nadal was challenged more than last time, with Gil just being two points away from sealing the first set at 4-5, 15-30 on Nadal's serve. But Nadal proved too strong as he took the first set 75. The second set got the crowd turning in their seats as Gil took a 2-0 lead, but Nadal once again hit back and took the next six of seven games to clinch victory in 1 hour and 35 minutes. The score was 75 63. Nadal is looking for his first Sony Ericsson Open crown.

Andy Murray also made it to the fourth round as he won to Nicolas Massu 64 64, and Juan Martin del Potro took out Janko Tipsarevic with a score of 64 61.

Results for March 29, 2009

Sunday, 29 March, 2009

Singles - Third Round
[5] A Roddick (USA) d [25] D Tursunov (RUS) 76(9) 62 
[Q] T Dent (USA) d [15] T Robredo (ESP) 75 63
[2] R Federer (SUI) d [28] N Kiefer (GER) 64 61
[7] G Simon (FRA) d [29] R Schuettler (GER) 36 61 61 
[9] G Monfils (FRA) d [22] M Safin (RUS) 57 75 76(3) - Saved 2 M.P. 
[10] J Tsonga (FRA) d [Q] R Kendrick (USA) 75 64 
[3] N Djokovic (SRB) d [31] P Mathieu (FRA) 64 61
[21] T Berdych (CZE) d [13] J Blake (USA) 64 67(3) 63

Doubles _ First Round
M Damm (CZE) / R Lindstedt (SWE) d C Kas (GER) / P Kohlschreiber (GER) 75 63 
R de Voest (RSA) / B Reynolds (USA) d S Aspelin (SWE) / J Murray (GBR) 61 76(4)
N Almagro (ESP) / D Ferrer (ESP) d [2] D Nestor (CAN) / N Zimonjic (SRB) 64 63 
[6] B Soares (BRA) / K Ullyett (ZIM) d [WC] G Gaudio (ARG) / N Lapentti (ECU) 62 62
R Hutchins (GBR) / J Kerr (AUS) d [8] M Melo (BRA) / A Sa (BRA) 76(5) 61 
T Parrott (USA) / F Polasek (SVK) d [5] M Fyrstenberg (POL) / M Matkowski (POL) 64 61 
M Mirnyi (BLR) / A Ram (ISR) d S Bolelli (ITA) / A Seppi (ITA) 61 62 

Federer gets to 4th round; Monfils wins challenge

Roger Federer kept on lifting his confidence as he moved into the fourth round in Miami by defeating Nicolas Kiefer for the 11th straight time. Federer did not drop a break in the 70 minute encounter, and also converted four of six break point opportunities to record victory. The score was 64 61 and the head-to-head is now 12-3 in Federer's over the 29 year old Kiefer.

While the main talk of the day is Gael Monfils' miraculous win over Marat Safin. Safin had 5-3, 40-15 match point in the last set and could make his first or second chance at victory. Monfils ended up wrapping up victory with a score of 57 75 76(3) in 2 hours 53 minutes, saving 2 matchpoints. Bravo!..... Monfils was not happy with his performance according to the after-match interview.

Results for March 28, 2009

Saturday, 28 March, 2009

Singles - Second Round
[1] R Nadal (ESP) d T Gabashvili (RUS) 62 62
[4] A Murray (GBR) d J Monaco (ARG) 46 63 62 
[6] J del Potro (ARG) d M Vassallo Arguello (ARG) 62 62
[8] F Verdasco (ESP) d [Q] B Becker (GER) 63 64 
[11] D Ferrer (ESP) d [Q] J Isner (USA) 63 36 62 
[12] F Gonzalez (CHI) d I Kunitsyn (RUS) 64 64
V Troicki (SRB) d [14] D Nalbandian (ARG) 61 63 
[16] S Wawrinka (SUI) d A Seppi (ITA) 75 75
[17] M Cilic (CRO) d [Q] A Delic (USA) 63 67(7) 63
[18] R Stepanek (CZE) d B Reynolds (USA) 75 67(3) 62
[20] I Andreev (RUS) d Y Lu (TPE) 76(4) 63 
[Q] F Gil (POR) d [26] I Karlovic (CRO) 64 64
N Massu (CHI) d [27] M Fish (USA) 57 76(4) 62 
J Tipsarevic (SRB) d [30] J Melzer (AUT) 64 63
[32] F Lopez (ESP) d S Querrey (USA) 67(5) 75 62
[LL] B Phau (GER) d A Montanes (ESP) 64 20 ret. (hamstring)

Note: [24]Richard Gasquet withdrew due to a right shoulder injury and was replaced by [LL] Bjorn Phau 

Doubles - First Round
[1] B Bryan (USA) / M Bryan (USA) d N Kiefer (GER) / R Schuettler (GER) 76(2) 75 
J Benneteau (FRA) / J Tsonga (FRA) d [3] M Bhupathi (IND) / M Knowles (BAH) 36 75 10-6
[7] J Coetzee (RSA) / W Moodie (RSA) d J Cerretani (USA) / V Hanescu (ROU) 63 63
F Cermak (CZE) / M Mertinak (SVK) d J Chardy (FRA) / G Simon (FRA) 63 64 
A Fisher (AUS) / S Huss (AUS) d P Mathieu (FRA) / M Safin (RUS) 64 62

Nadal breezes into 3rd round

Rafael Nadal booked his place in the third round of the Sony Ericsson today after beating Teimuraz Gabashvili. The Spaniard did not disappoint the Miami crowd as he converted 5 of 9 break points and dropped just five points on his first serve to wrap up victory in 82 minutes. Nadal enters this tournament aiming for his 14th Masters title, while his best result in this tournament has been runner-up (2005, 2008).

Andy Murray shared the same fortune as he showed a bit of rust in defeating Juan Monaco of Argentina 46 63 62.

Results for March 27, 2009

Friday, 27 March, 2009

Singles - Second Round
[2] R Federer (SUI) d [Q] K Kim (USA) 63 62
[3] N Djokovic (SRB) d [Q] F Dancevic (CAN) 63 62
[9] G Monfils (FRA) d [Q] M Russell (USA) 62 67(5) 63
[10] J Tsonga (FRA) d A Calleri (ARG) 61 61
[13] J Blake (USA) d J Benneteau (FRA) 64 64
[15] T Robredo (ESP) d J Hernych (CZE) 64 64
[Q] T Dent (USA) d [19] N Almagro (ESP) 26 62 76(7) - Saved 1 M.P.
[21] T Berdych (CZE) d M Youzhny (RUS) 63 36 64
[22] M Safin (RUS) d O Hernandez (ESP) 64 26 61
[Q] R Kendrick (USA) d [23] R Soderling (SWE) 64 62
[25] D Tursunov (RUS) d [Q] M Kukushkin (KAZ) 36 76(4) 63
[28] N Kiefer (GER) d F Santoro (FRA) 57 76(5) 62 - Saved 1 M.P.
[31] P Mathieu (FRA) d M Baghdatis (CYP) 63 26 62
7] G Simon (FRA) d [WC] L Hewitt (AUS) 61 62
[5] A Roddick (USA) d D Junqueira (ARG) 61 61
[29] R Schuettler (GER) d J Nieminen (FIN) 46 62 63

Doubles - First Round
[4] L Dlouhy (CZE) / L Paes (IND) d F Gonzalez (CHI) / J Monaco (ARG) 62 62
[WC] M Lopez (ESP) / R Nadal (ESP) d J. Brunstrom (SWE) / J Rojer (AHO) 62 76(5)
I Karlovic (CRO) / D Vemic (SRB) d J Acasuso (ARG) / L Arnold Ker (ARG) 46 76(6) 10-4 
J Knowle (AUT) / J Melzer (AUT) d I Kunitsyn (RUS) / D Tursunov (RUS) 64 62

Note: (Alt.) J. Brunstrom (SWE) / J Rojer (AHO) replaced A Montanes (ESP) / T Robredo (ESP)

Federer and Djokovic leap into third round

Second seeded Roger Federer effortlessly defeated qualifier Kevin Kim to book his ticket in the third round at the Sony Ericsson Open. Federer converted three of five break points and saved all five break points which he faced in his 64 minute encounter with the American. Federer won 63 62 and will next face German Nicolas Kiefer who saved a match point to defeat Fabrice Santoro of France. 

Novak Djokovic also made progress as he saved all six break points faced to defeat Canadian qualifier Frank Dancevic 63 62 as well. Other winners for today include Marat Safin and Andy Roddick.

More tomorrow!

Results for March 26, 2009

Thursday, 26 March, 2009

Singles - First Round
M Vassallo Arguello (ARG) d P Starace (ITA) 76(9) 64
N Massu (CHI) d [WC] R Sweeting (USA) 64 76(2)
T Gabashvili (RUS) d S Bolelli (ITA) 64 46 64
[Q] J Isner (USA) d S Stakhovsky (UKR) 64 64
[Q] A Delic (USA) d S Darcis (BEL) 64 76(2)
S Querrey (USA) d G Muller (LUX) 64 63 
[Q] B Becker (GER) d [WC] J Levine (USA) 64 63
A Seppi (ITA) d G Garcia-Lopez (ESP) 76(6) 61
[Q] F Gil (POR) d M Zverev (GER) 76(7) 62
B Reynolds (USA) d J Chela (ARG) 06 75 64
Y Lu (TPE) d E Schwank (ARG) 62 62
J Tipsarevic (SRB) d J Acasuso (ARG) 64 46 63
J Monaco (ARG) d M Gicquel (FRA) 60 64
A Montanes (ESP) d S Koubek (AUT) 64 76(2)
V Troicki (SRB) d N Devilder (FRA) 62 63
I Kunitsyn (RUS) d G Canas (ARG) 76(2) 57 63

Querrey and Isner get ahead in Miami

Sam Querrey fired nine aces and converted 3 of 5 break points to dismiss Gilles Muller of Luxembourg in just 66 minutes with a score of 64 63. Querrey will next face Spain's Feliciano Lopez in the second round of the event. John Isner dominated with his serve over Ukraine's Sergiy Stakhovsky, firing 12 aces and losing only seven points on his first serve. His second round encounter will be against 11th seeded David Ferrer. Two other Americans also got through to the second round (Delic & Reynolds).

Tomorrow's top players to watch are Federer, Djokovic and Safin to name a few.

Results for March 25, 2009

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Singles - First Round
M Baghdatis (CYP) d E Gulbis (LAT) 62 62 
[Q] K Kim (USA) d M Llodra (FRA) 36 Ret. (groin)
J Benneteau (FRA) d F Serra (FRA) 36 63 64 
J Hernych (CZE) d [WC] B Evans (USA) 64 63
D Junqueira (ARG) d [WC] Y Bhambri (IND) 64 63
O Hernandez (ESP) d I Ljubicic (CRO) 64 64 
[Q] R Kendrick (USA) d A Clement (FRA) 63 76(5)
[Q] F Dancevic (CAN) d P Kohlschreiber (GER) 64 76(2)
J Nieminen (FIN) d I Navarro (ESP) 63 63
[Q] M Kukushkin (KAZ) d T Haas (GER) 64 64
[Q] M Russell (USA) d V Hanescu (ROM) 76(4) 63 
[Q] T Dent (USA) d [Q] R Mello (BRA) 61 63 
F Santoro (FRA) d [Q] T Bellucci (BRA) 64 46 61
M Youzhny (RUS) vs J Chardy (FRA) 64 36 63 
A Calleri (ARG) d C Rochus (BEL) 64 36 63 
[WC] L Hewitt (AUS) d [LL] D Sela (ISR) 36 64 63

Miami gets under way!

First day at the Sony Ericsson Open brought great play, with Lleyton Hewitt winning his first match against Dudi Sela of Israel. Hewitt showed rusty play and won the match in three sets of 36 64 63. Ernests Gulbis was shown a first round exit by former Australian Open finalist Marcos Baghdatis, with Baghdatis demolishing the Latvian 62 62. Other top players who enjoyed wins as well include Fabrice Santoro and Mikhail Youzhny.

Tomorrow's play will be highlighted by such players as John Isner and Juan Monaco.

Stay tuned!

Nadal blows away Murray for the title

World number one Rafael Nadal showed his great form once again as he completely thrashed British number one Andy Murray. The winds were a test for both the finalist as well as the champion in the Californian desert, but Nadal was the quicker to adapt. The Spaniard ran away with the first set in 41 minutes, and though Murray gained a bit of confidence in the start of the second set, he became more frustrated with the winds and Nadal took advantage of the situation. Nadal took victory in 1 hour 20 minutes with the score being 61 62. This is Nadal's 13th Masters title.

Results for March 21, 2009

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Singles - Semi-finals
[1] R Nadal (ESP) d [7] A Roddick (USA) 64 76(4)
[4] A Murray (GBR) d [2] R Federer (SUI) 63 46 61

Doubles - Final
M Fish (USA) / A Roddick (USA) d M Mirnyi (BLR) / A Ram (ISR) 36 61 14-12 - Saved 3 M.P.

Nadal and Murray into final

Rafael Nadal showed some great play against Andy Roddick but was a little rusty and didn't show his best play. The Spaniard broke Roddick in the seventh game of the opening set, and in the second set Nadal was up 5-3 when suddenly Roddick caught up and took the second set to a tiebreak. Nadal then managed to set up a matchpoint against Roddick by hitting an ace, then Roddick fired a return wide to give Nadal victory. The score was 64 76(4).

Andy Murray enjoyed the same fate as Nadal, when he threw Roger Federer out with a 63 46 61 win.

May the best man win in the final!

Results for March 20, 2009

Friday, March 20, 2009

Singles - Quarter-finals
[1] R Nadal (ESP) d [6] J del Potro (ARG) 62 64
[7] A Roddick (USA) d [3] N Djokovic (SRB) 63 62

Doubles - Semi-finals
M Mirnyi (BLR) / A Ram (ISR) d [1] B Bryan (USA) / M Bryan (USA) 62 64 
M Fish (USA) / A Roddick (USA) d R Gasquet (FRA) / S Wawrinka (SUI) 64 76

Nadal to face Roddick in semis

Rafael Nadal showed superb skills against Juan Martin del Potro in the quarters of the BNP Paribas. The Argentine dropped serve twice in the opening set and lost the first set 62. Nadal then was pushed a little more in the second set, but sealed victory in 1 hour, 49 minutes. The final score was 62 64.

Nadal will now face Andy Roddick, who surprised everyone by beating third seeded Novak Djokovic. The American lost just two points on his serve to win the first set. The second set saw Djokovic double fault to set up match point for Roddick. Djokovic then fired a backhand long to cease his hopes of defending his title. The final score was 63 62.

Results for March 19, 2009

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Singles - Quarter-finals
[2] R Federer (SUI) d [10] F Verdasco (ESP) 63 76(5)
[4] A Murray (GBR) d I Ljubicic (CRO) 75 76(6)

Doubles - Quarter-finals
[1] B Bryan (USA) / M Bryan (USA) d [5] M Fyrstenberg (POL) / M Matkowski (POL) 62 76(1)
M Fish (USA) / A Roddick (USA) d J del Potro (ARG) / D Nalbandian (ARG) 61 61
M Mirnyi (BLR) / A Ram (ISR) d R Hutchins (GBR) / A Murray (GBR) 64 76(4)

Federer and Murray set up semifinal clash

Roger Federer playing his first tournament since losing the Aussie Ope3n final eased through the first set over Fernando Verdasco, and looked to be cruising through the second as he was up 4-1. But Verdasco managed to break Federer twice to take a 6-5 lead. Federer then held his nerve to win the tiebreak 7-5. The final score was 63 76(5).

Earlier that day, Andy Murray took to the court against Ivan Ljubicic and showed great mentality as he took the first set 75 after breaking Ljubicic in the 11th game and holding his own serve. The next set saw both players exchange breaks, but Murray stayed composed to win the tiebreak and the match 75 76(6).

Murray will face Federer on Saturday.

Results for March 18, 2009

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Singles - Fourth Round
[1] R Nadal (ESP) d [14] D Nalbandian (ARG) 36 76(5) 60 - Saved 5 M.P.
[2] R Federer (SUI) d [17] F Gonzalez (CHI) 63 57 62
[3] N Djokovic (SRB) d [16] S Wawrinka (SUI) 76(7) 76(6)
[4] A Murray (GBR) d [15] T Robredo (ESP) 62 30 ret. (right wrist)
[6] J del Potro (ARG) d [WC] J Isner (USA) 76(4) 76(3) 
[7] A Roddick (USA) d [12] D Ferrer (ESP) 76(5) 36 63 
[10] F Verdasco (ESP) d P Kohlschreiber (GER) 64 36 61
I Ljubicic (CRO) d [22] I Andreev (RUS) 46 76(5) 76(4) - Saved 5 M.P.

Doubles - Quarter-finals
R Gasquet (FRA) / S Wawrinka (SUI) d F Gonzalez (CHI) / T Robredo (ESP) W/O (Robredo - right wrist) 

Nadal wins epic

Rafael Nadal and David Nalbandian took to the court both with one thing on their mind: a win. The first set shocked the audience as Nalbandian took it 63. The next set was an unbelievable battle with Nalbandian having chances at 53 and 54 to finish it off, but Nadal kept on fighting off 5 match points to level it at 5-5. A tiebreak was set for the second set, and Nadal pulled it off by winning it 7-5. Nalbandian completely backed off in the third set, allowing Nadal to win it 60.

Roger Federer also won, as well as Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.

Results for March 16, 2009

Monday, March 16, 2009

Singles - Third Round
[2] R Federer (SUI) d [27] I Karlovic (CRO) 76(4) 63
[4] A Murray (GBR) d [32] P Mathieu (FRA) 63 62 
I Ljubicic (CRO) d [8] G Simon (FRA) 63 76(3) 
[10] F Verdasco (ESP) d [23] R Gasquet (FRA) 63 62
[22] I Andreev (RUS) d [11] J Tsonga (FRA) 75 64
[17] F Gonzalez (CHI) d [13] J Blake (USA) 75 61
[15] T Robredo (ESP) d [19] M Cilic (CRO) 75 76(2)
P Kohlschreiber (GER) d N Lapentti (ECU) 62 36 63

Doubles - Second Round
J Del Potro (ARG) / D Nalbandian (ARG) d [4] L Dlouhy (CZE) / L Paes (IND) 76(6) 76(5)
[5] M Fyrstenberg (POL) / M Matkowski (POL) d D Ferrer (ESP) / A Montanes (ESP) 46 76(6) 10-4
M Mirnyi (BLR) / A Ram (ISR) d [3] M Bhupathi (IND) / M Knowles (BAH) 76(2) 64
R Gasquet (FRA) / S Wawrinka (SUI) d L Kubot (POL) / O Marach (AUT) 75 36 10-6 
M Fish (USA) / A Roddick (USA) d M Llodra (FRA) / R Stepanek (CZE) 64 76(6) 

Doubles - First Round
[8] M Melo (BRA) / A Sa (BRA) d * [Alt] P Mathieu (FRA) / M Safin (RUS) 67(4) 62 10-8

* [Alt] P Mathieu [FRA] / M Safin [RUS] replaced M Ancic (CRO) / J Tsonga (FRA) - Ancic (illness)

Results for March 15, 2009

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Singles - Second Round
[12] D Ferrer (ESP) d [Q] T Widom (USA) 64 75
[16] S Wawrinka (SUI) d A Seppi (ITA) 61 63
J Chardy (FRA) d [20] M Fish (USA) 76(4) 76(1)
[31] N Kiefer (GER) d B Reynolds (USA) 64 62
[3] N Djokovic (SRB) d M Vassallo Arguello (ARG) 75 64
T Haas (GER) d [29] R Schuettler (GER) 67(4) 62 64 
[6] J Del Potro (ARG) d [WC] R Sweeting (USA) 76(6) 36 61
[1] R Nadal (ESP) d [Q] M Berrer (GER) 62 61 
[26] D Tursunov (RUS) d [Q] M Russell (USA) 76(5) 46 63
[14] D Nalbandian (ARG) d [Q] R Kendrick (USA) 64 64
[WC] J Isner (USA) d [9] G Monfils (FRA) 67(5) 61 64
[30] J Melzer (AUT) d [WC] T Dent (USA) 75 62 
V Troicki (SRB) d [21] T Berdych (CZE) 63 61 
[7] A Roddick (USA) d [Q] D Koellerer (AUT) 61 76(3)
S Querrey (USA) d [18] R Stepanek (CZE) 64 63 
[24] M Safin (RUS) d N Massu (CHI) 63 76(2)

Doubles - Second Round
F Gonzalez (CHI) / T Robredo (ESP) d T Parrott (USA) / F Polasek (SVK) 76(4) 76(6)

Doubles - First Round
[5] M Fyrstenberg (POL) / M Matkowski (POL) d F Lopez (ESP) / F Verdasco (ESP) 67(7) 61 10-2
R Gasquet (FRA) / S Wawrinka (SUI) d [2] D Nestor (CAN) / N Zimonjic (SRB) 76(7) 64
M Mirnyi (BLR) / A Ram (ISR) d M Damm (CZE) / R Lindstedt (SWE) 63 67(5) 12-10 
[1] B Bryan (USA) / M Bryan (USA) vs [WC] Y Allegro (SUI) / R Federer (SUI) 

Rafa rolls to the 3rd round

Top seeded Rafael Nadal started his campaign for the title at Indian Wells in superb style as he demolished Germany's Michael Berrer with an easy 62 61 win. Novak Djokovic also enjoyed victory as he edged past Martin Vassallo Arguello with a score of 75 64. Other winners for today include David Ferrer, Marat Safin, Andy Roddick and Juan Martin del Potro. Stay tuned for tomorrow's coverage as Roger Federer takes to the court over Ivo Karlovic!

Results for March 14, 2009

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Singles - Second Round
[2] R Federer (SUI) d M Gicquel (FRA) 76(4) 64 
[4] A Murray (GBR) d A Montanes (ESP) 75 63
[8] G Simon (FRA) d Y Lu (TPE) 57 64 64 
[10] F Verdasco (ESP) d [Q] T Bellucci (BRA) 75 61 
[11] J Tsonga (FRA) d T Gabashvili (RUS) 75 63 
[13] J Blake (USA) d J Nieminen (FIN) 63 67(6) 63
[15] T Robredo (ESP) d I Kunitsyn (RUS) 61 64
[17] F Gonzalez (CHI) d L Hewitt (AUS) vs 46 62 63
[19] M Cilic (CRO) d S Darcis (BEL) 67(4) 62 61 
[22] I Andreev (RUS) d E Gulbis (LAT) 64 64 
[23] R Gasquet (FRA) d M Llodra (FRA) 64 60 
N Lapentti (ECU) d [25] R Soderling (SWE) 64 76(7)
[27] I Karlovic (CRO) d S Stakhovsky (UKR) 64 62 
I Ljubicic (CRO) d [28] M Ancic (CRO) 3-3 ret. (illness)
[32] P Mathieu (FRA) d P Starace (ITA) 64 67(11) 64
P Kohlschreiber (GER) d [LL] O Patience (FRA) 67(5) 63 63

Doubles - First Round
[4] L Dlouhy (CZE) / L Paes (IND) d J Knowle (AUT) / J Melzer (AUT) 64 36 10-8
T Parrott (USA) / F Polasek (SVK) d [6] B Soares (BRA) / K Ullyett (ZIM) 64 76(5) 
J del Potro (ARG) / D Nalbandian (ARG) d S Aspelin (SWE) / J Murray (GBR) 75 64 
L Kubot (POL) / O Marach (AUT) d G Monfils (FRA) / M Zverev (GER) 76(2) 60

Roger Federer reaches 3rd round in desert; Murray too

Second seeded Roger Federer started his campaign in Indian Wells with a bit of a rusty performance. Federer managed to beat Marc Gicquel in a two setter, with the first set being a challenge and the second a bit easier for the number two seed. The score was 76(4) 64.

Other winners for today include Andy Murray who won to Albert Montanes 75 63, and Fernando Verdasco.

Results for March 13, 2009

Friday, March 13, 2009

Singles - First Round
[Q] T Widom (USA) d I Navarro (ESP) 64 76(4)
[Q] M Berrer (GER) d [WC] K Anderson (RSA) 63 63
[Q] D Koellerer (AUT) d M Zverev (GER) 26 75 62 
[WC] R Sweeting (USA) d [WC] W Odesnik (USA) 16 64 76(5)
S Querrey (USA) d G Canas (ARG) 76(2) 62
T Haas (GER) d O Hernandez (ESP) 63 63 
A Seppi (ITA) d J Chela (ARG) 62 41 ret. (illness) 
J Chardy (FRA) d V Hanescu (ROU) 64 36 62 
[WC] T Dent (USA) d D Junqueira (ARG) 61 76(3) 
[Q] R Kendrick (USA) d [Q] B Phau (GER) 75 62
B Reynolds (USA) d F Fognini (ITA) 46 60 62 
[Q] M Russell (USA) d G Garcia-Lopez (ESP) 75 62
M Vassallo Arguello (ARG) d [Q] R de Voest (RSA) 75 76(3)
[WC] J Isner (USA) d C Rochus (BEL) 61 64
V Troicki (SRB) d M Youzhny (RUS) 75 21 ret - right foot
N Massu (CHI) d E Schwank (ARG) 76(1) 67(5) 65

Doubles - First Round
R Hutchins (GBR) / A Murray (GBR) d T Berdych (CZE) / N Kiefer (GER) 64 06 10-7
M Llodra (FRA) / R Stepanek (CZE) d [7] J Coetzee (RSA) / W Moodie (RSA) 63 63 
F Gonzalez (CHI) / T Robredo (ESP) d R Schuettler (GER) / R Soderling (SWE) 63 16 
D Ferrer (ESP) / A Montanes (ESP) d I Karlovic (CRO) / D Vemic (SRB) 64 64 
[3] M Bhupathi (IND) / M Knowles (BAH) d I Kunitsyn (RUS) / D Tursunov (RUS)75 63 
[WC] M Lopez (ESP) / R Nadal (ESP) d F Cermak (CZE) / M Mertinak (SVK) 76(2) 46 10-7 
M Fish (USA) / A Roddick (USA) d J Chardy (FRA) / G Simon (FRA) 63 64

American wildcards battle in the desert

American wildcards Ryan Sweeting and Wayne Odesnik were put against each other in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open, and boy did they put on a show!

Wayne Odesnik had no trouble sealing the first set 61, and it looked like everything was going according to plan for him. That is until Sweeting stepped up his game and caught Odesnik by surprise by taking the second set 64. The third set was all about who had more will, and that is when Sweeting proved too strong as he took the final set in a gripping tie-breaker which he won 7-5. Game, set and match... Ryan Sweeting.

Other winners include Tommy Haas and another wildcard Taylor Dent.

See you soon!

Federer to become father

Former world number one Roger Federer has announced on his website that he and his long-time girlfriend Mirka Vavrinec are expecting their first child this summer. Federer is currently in Indian Wells, California preparing for the BNP Paribas Open. The couple first met at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.

"We love children and we are looking forward to being parents for the first time. Mirka is feeling great and everything is going well."

Results for March 12, 2009

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Singles - First Round
A Montanes (ESP) d F Serra (FRA) 63 60
I Kunitsyn (RUS) d V Spadea (USA) 63 64
P Kohlschreiber (GER) d J Benneteau (FRA) 63 62
M Gicquel (FRA) d S Bolelli (ITA) 75 63
M Llodra (FRA) d F Lopez (ESP) 64 63
L Hewitt (AUS) d J Hernych (CZE) 76(3) 63
J Nieminen (FIN) d N Devilder (FRA) 76(6) 61
P Starace (ITA) d D Gremelmayr (GER) 76(6) 61
S Stakhovsky (UKR) d [Q] B Evans (USA) 26 63 60
E Gulbis (LAT) d [Q] K Kim (USA) 63 64
S Darcis (BEL) d M Granollers (ESP) 50 ret. (right shoulder)
Y Lu (TPE) d [Q] M Lammer (SUI) 75 62
N Lapentti (ECU) d [Q] S Giraldo (COL) 46 61 75
I Ljubicic (CRO) d K Nishikori (JPN) 63 63
T Gabashvili (RUS) d J Acasuso (ARG) 62 46 63
[Q] T Bellucci (BRA) d J Tipsarevic (SRB) 57 75 62

BNP Paribas Open kicks off!

First day in Indian Wells, California showcased some of the world's rising stars and veterans. Ernests Gulbis started his run with a win over American qualifier Kevin Kim. The Latvian up-and-comer was pushed a bit by the American but sealed victory with a score of 63 64. While veterans of the game Hewitt and Ljubicic came through in straight sets, with Hewitt winning 76(3) 63 to Jan Hernych and Ljubicic taking out Kei Nishikori with a score of 63 63.

Stay tuned for Day 2 coverage!

Davis Cup Day 3 update

First Round Line Up

ARGENTINA 5 NETHERLANDS 0
Estadio Parque Roca, Buenos Aires (clay – outdoors)
Juan Ignacio Chela (ARG) d Jesse Huta Galung (NED) 62 26 62 67(4) 62
Juan Monaco (ARG) d Thiemo de Bakker (NED) 61 62 76(1)
Lucas Arnold-Ker/Martin Vassallo Arguello (ARG) d Jesse Huta Galung/Rogier Wassen (NED) 64 75 63
Martin Vassallo Arguello (ARG) d Matwe Middelkoop (NED) 62 64
Juan Ignacio Chela (ARG) d Thiemo de Bakker (NED) 75 62


CZECH REPUBLIC 3 FRANCE 2
CEZ Arena, Ostrava (carpet - indoors)
Tomas Berdych (CZE) d Gilles Simon (FRA) 76(3) 46 76(2)63
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) d Radek Stepanek (CZE) 75 62 76(1)
Tomas Berdych/Radek Stepanek (CZE) d Richard Gasquet/Michael Llodra (FRA) 63 16 64 62
Radek Stepanek (CZE) d Gilles Simon (FRA) 76(2) 63 76(0)
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) d Jan Hernych 62 67(2) 76(0)


RUSSIA 4 ROMANIA 1 
Sala Transilvania, Sibiu (carpet – indoors)
Marat Safin (RUS) d Victor Crivoi (ROU) 76(5) 64 64
Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) d Victor Hanescu (ROU) 64 62 64
Marius Copil/Horia Tecau (ROU) d Marat Safin/Dmitry Tursunov (RUS) 46 67(2) 76(4) 76(5) 64
Dmitry Tursunov (RUS) d Victor Hanescu (ROU) 46 57 63 64 62
Teimuraz Gabashvili (RUS) d Victor Crivoi (ROU) 64 62


GERMANY 3 AUSTRIA 2 
Olympia Eissport Zentrum, Garmisch-Partenkirchen (hard – indoors) 
Stefan Koubek (AUT) d Rainer Schuettler (GER) 64 75 57 62
Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) d Jurgen Melzer (AUT) 67(4) 46 64 63 63
Nicolas Kiefer/Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) d Julian Knowle/Alexander Peya (AUT) 63 76(6) 36 64 
Nicolas Kiefer (GER) d Jurgen Melzer (AUT) 76(3) 64 64
Stefan Koubek (AUT) d Christopher Kas (GER) 62 63 


SPAIN 4 SERBIA 1
Parque Tematico Tierra Mitica, Benidorm (clay – outdoors)
David Ferrer (ESP) d Novak Djokovic (SRB) 63 63 76(4)
Rafael Nadal (ESP) d Janko Tipsarevic (SRB) 61 60 62
Viktor Troicki/Nenad Zimonjic (SRB) d Feliciano Lopez/Tommy Robredo (ESP) 76(5) 64 76(7) 
Rafael Nadal (ESP) d Novak Djokovic (SRB) 64 64 61
David Ferrer (ESP) d Victor Troicki(SRB) 60 63


CROATIA 5 CHILE 0
Visenamjenska Sportska Dvorana “Zatika”, Porec (hard – indoors)
Mario Ancic (CRO) d Nicolas Massu (CHI) 63 63 76(4)
Marin Cilic (CRO) d Paul Capdeville (CHI) 61 62 61
Mario Ancic/Marin Cilic (CRO) d Paul Capdeville/Nicolas Massu (CHI) 63 63 36 64
Roko Karanusic (CRO) d Guillermo Hormazabal(CHI) 75 63
Ivo Karlovic (CRO) d Hans Podlipnik-Castillo (CHI) 63 76(4)


ISRAEL 3 SWEDEN 2 
The Baltic Hall, Malmo (carpet – indoors)
Thomas Johansson (SWE) d Harel Levy (ISR) 67(3) 64 75 46 86
Dudi Sela (ISR) d Andreas Vinciguerra (SWE) 46 63 36 63 11-9 
Simon Aspelin/Robert Lindstedt (SWE) d Amir Hadad/Andy Ram (ISR) 64 16 76(4) 64
Dudi Sela (ISR) d Thomas Johansson (SWE) 36 61 46 64 62
Harel Levy (ISR) d Andreas Vinciguerra (SWE) 64 46 64 36 86 


UNITED STATES 4 SWITZERLAND 1 
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Arena, Birmingham, AL (hard – indoors)
Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI) d James Blake (USA) 36 64 63 76(3)
Andy Roddick (USA) d Marco Chiudinelli (SUI) 61 63 76(5)
Bob Bryan/Mike Bryan (USA) d Yves Allegro/Stanislas Wawrinka 63 64 36 76(2)
Andy Roddick (USA) d Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI) 64 64 62
James Blake (USA) d Marco Chiudinelli (SUI) 64 76(6)

Davis Cup Day 2 update

First Round Line Up

ARGENTINA 3 NETHERLANDS 0
Estadio Parque Roca, Buenos Aires (clay – outdoors)
Juan Ignacio Chela (ARG) d Jesse Huta Galung (NED) 62 26 62 67(4) 62
Juan Monaco (ARG) d Thiemo de Bakker (NED) 61 62 76(1)
Lucas Arnold-Ker/Martin Vassallo Arguello (ARG) d Jesse Huta Galung/Rogier Wassen (NED) 64 75 63
Juan Monaco (ARG) v Jesse Huta Galung (NED)
Juan Ignacio Chela (ARG) v Thiemo de Bakker (NED)


CZECH REPUBLIC 2 FRANCE 1
CEZ Arena, Ostrava (carpet - indoors)
Tomas Berdych (CZE) d Gilles Simon (FRA) 76(3) 46 76(2)63
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) d Radek Stepanek (CZE) 75 62 76(1)
Tomas Berdych/Radek Stepanek (CZE) d Richard Gasquet/Michael Llodra (FRA) 63 16 64 62
Radek Stepanek (CZE) v Gilles Simon (FRA)
Tomas Berdych (CZE) v Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)


UNITED STATES 2 SWITZERLAND 1 
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Arena, Birmingham, AL (hard – indoors)
Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI) d James Blake (USA) 36 64 63 76(3)
Andy Roddick (USA) d Marco Chiudinelli (SUI) 61 63 76(5)
Bob Bryan/Mike Bryan (USA) d Yves Allegro/Stanislas Wawrinka 63 64 36 76(2)
Andy Roddick (USA) v Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI)
James Blake (USA) v Marco Chiudinelli (SUI)


CROATIA 3 CHILE 0
Visenamjenska Sportska Dvorana “Zatika”, Porec (hard – indoors)
Mario Ancic (CRO) d Nicolas Massu (CHI) 63 63 76(4)
Marin Cilic (CRO) d Paul Capdeville (CHI) 61 62 61
Mario Ancic/Marin Cilic (CRO) d Paul Capdeville/Nicolas Massu (CHI) 63 63 36 64
Marin Cilic (CRO) v Nicolas Massu (CHI)
Mario Ancic (CRO) v Paul Capdeville (CHI)


SWEDEN 2 ISRAEL 1
The Baltic Hall, Malmo (carpet – indoors)
Thomas Johansson (SWE) d Harel Levy (ISR) 67(3) 64 75 46 86
Dudi Sela (ISR) d Andreas Vinciguerra (SWE) 46 63 36 63 11-9 
Simon Aspelin/Robert Lindstedt (SWE) d Amir Hadad/Andy Ram (ISR) 64 16 76(4) 64
Thomas Johansson (SWE) v Dudi Sela (ISR)
Andreas Vinciguerra (SWE) v Harel Levy (ISR)


RUSSIA 2 ROMANIA 1 
Sala Transilvania, Sibiu (carpet – indoors)
Marat Safin (RUS) d Victor Crivoi (ROU) 76(5) 64 64
Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) d Victor Hanescu (ROU) 64 62 64
Marius Copil/Horia Tecau (ROU) d Marat Safin/Dmitry Tursunov (RUS) 46 67(2) 76(4) 76(5) 64
Victor Hanescu (ROU) v Marat Safin (RUS)
Victor Crivoi (ROU) v Mikhail Youzhny (RUS)


GERMANY 2 AUSTRIA 1 
Olympia Eissport Zentrum, Garmisch-Partenkirchen (hard – indoors) 
Stefan Koubek (AUT) d Rainer Schuettler (GER) 64 75 57 62
Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) d Jurgen Melzer (AUT) 67(4) 46 64 63 63
Nicolas Kiefer/Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) d Julian Knowle/Alexander Peya (AUT) 63 76(6) 36 64 
Rainer Schuettler (GER) v Jurgen Melzer (AUT)
Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) v Stefan Koubek (AUT)


SPAIN 2 SERBIA 1
Parque Tematico Tierra Mitica, Benidorm (clay – outdoors)
David Ferrer (ESP) d Novak Djokovic (SRB) 63 63 76(4)
Rafael Nadal (ESP) d Janko Tipsarevic (SRB) 61 60 62
Viktor Troicki/Nenad Zimonjic (SRB) d Feliciano Lopez/Tommy Robredo (ESP) 76(5) 64 76(7) 
Rafael Nadal (ESP) v Novak Djokovic (SRB)
David Ferrer (ESP) v Janko Tipsarevic (SRB)

Day 1 at the Davis Cup

First Round Line Up

ARGENTINA 2 NETHERLANDS 0
Estadio Parque Roca, Buenos Aires (clay – outdoors)
Juan Ignacio Chela (ARG) d Jesse Huta Galung (NED) 62 26 62 67(4) 62
Juan Monaco (ARG) d Thiemo de Bakker (NED) 61 62 76(1)
Lucas Arnold-Ker/Martin Vassallo Arguello (ARG) v Jesse Huta Galung/Rogier Wassen (NED)
Juan Monaco (ARG) v Jesse Huta Galung (NED)
Juan Ignacio Chela (ARG) v Thiemo de Bakker (NED)


CZECH REPUBLIC 1 FRANCE 1
CEZ Arena, Ostrava (carpet - indoors)
Tomas Berdych (CZE) d Gilles Simon (FRA) 76(3) 46 76(2)63
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) d Radek Stepanek (CZE) 75 62 76(1)
Lukas Dlouhy/Jan Hernych (CZE) v Richard Gasquet/Michael Llodra (FRA)
Radek Stepanek (CZE) v Gilles Simon (FRA)
Tomas Berdych (CZE) v Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)


SWITZERLAND 1 UNITED STATES 1
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Arena, Birmingham, AL (hard – indoors)
Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI) d James Blake (USA) 36 64 63 76(3)
Andy Roddick (USA) d Marco Chiudinelli (SUI) 61 63 76(5)
Bob Bryan/Mike Bryan (USA) v Yves Allegro/Stanislas Wawrinka
Andy Roddick (USA) v Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI)
James Blake (USA) v Marco Chiudinelli (SUI)


CROATIA 2 CHILE 0
Visenamjenska Sportska Dvorana “Zatika”, Porec (hard – indoors)
Mario Ancic (CRO) d Nicolas Massu (CHI) 63 63 76(4)
Marin Cilic (CRO) d Paul Capdeville (CHI) 61 62 61
Mario Ancic/Marin Cilic (CRO) v Paul Capdeville/Nicolas Massu (CHI)
Marin Cilic (CRO) v Nicolas Massu (CHI)
Mario Ancic (CRO) v Paul Capdeville (CHI)


SWEDEN 1 ISRAEL 1
The Baltic Hall, Malmo (carpet – indoors)
Thomas Johansson (SWE) d Harel Levy (ISR) 67(3) 64 75 46 86
Dudi Sela (ISR) d Andreas Vinciguerra (SWE) 46 63 36 63 11-9 
Simon Aspelin/Robert Lindstedt (SWE) v. Amir Hadad/Andy Ram (ISR)
Thomas Johansson (SWE) v Dudi Sela (ISR)
Andreas Vinciguerra (SWE) v Harel Levy (ISR)


RUSSIA 2 ROMANIA 0 
Sala Transilvania, Sibiu (carpet – indoors)
Marat Safin (RUS) d Victor Crivoi (ROU) 76(5) 64 64
Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) d Victor Hanescu (ROU) 64 62 64
Marius Copil/Horia Tecau (ROU) v Teimuraz Gabashvili/Dmitry Tursunov (RUS)
Victor Hanescu (ROU) v Marat Safin (RUS)
Victor Crivoi (ROU) v Mikhail Youzhny (RUS)


AUSTRIA 1 GERMANY 1
Olympia Eissport Zentrum, Garmisch-Partenkirchen (hard – indoors) 
Stefan Koubek (AUT) d Rainer Schuettler (GER) 64 75 57 62
Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) d Jurgen Melzer (AUT) 67(4) 46 64 63 63
Christophe Kas/Nicolas Kiefer (GER) v Julian Knowle/Jurgen Melzer (AUT)
Rainer Schuettler (GER) v Jurgen Melzer (AUT)
Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) v Stefan Koubek (AUT)


SPAIN vs SERBIA - Tie postponed due to storm damage at stadium
Parque Tematico Tierra Mitica, Benidorm (clay – outdoors)
David Ferrer (ESP) v Novak Djokovic (SRB)
Rafael Nadal (ESP) v Janko Tipsarevic (SRB)
Feliciano Lopez/Tommy Robredo (ESP) v Novak Djokovic/Nenad Zimonjic (SRB)
Rafael Nadal (ESP) v Novak Djokovic (SRB)
David Ferrer (ESP) v Janko Tipsarevic (SRB)

Spain vs Serbia tie delayed for Day 1

The first day of play for the Spain vs Serbia tie was postponed after strong winds damaged the purpose-built stadium in Benidorm, Spain.

Gusts of wind blew off some rows of seats and affected the stability of the whole stadium which seats 16,000 spectators. A decision will be made soon on whether the tie can be pushed back one day and be played from Saturday to Monday.

Nalbandian out with virus

David Nalbandian of Argentina will not be taking part in this week's Davis Cup because of a viral infection.

Nalbandian was bothered by the infection at last month's Mexican Open, in which he lost to Daniel Koellerer of Austria in the first round. Juan Martin del Potro could be Nalbandian's replacement this weekend in a tie against the Netherlands.

Argentina's Davis Cup captain Modesto Vasquez stated "Nalbandian is not in physical condition to play".

Murray out of Davis Cup

Andy Murray has announced that he will not be taking part in the Great Britain vs Ukraine match because of a lingering virus.

Murray said that he hasn't recovered from the virus which caused him to pull out of the Dubai Championships last week, stating "Obviously, I'm very disappointed that I won't be playing in Glasgow this week, but the doctor has told me that I need complete rest for at least seven days, and I have to respect that," said Murray, who has won ATP titles in Doha and Rotterdam this season.

"I hoped that pulling out of Dubai when I did would give me enough time to recover, but this virus has hit me harder than any illness I've had before and I still feel terrible."

No statement has been released yet about who should replace Murray.

Fish wins Delray title

Mardy Fish triumphed today at the Delray Beach Championships by beating Russian Evgeny Korolev. This win for Fish marks the first time in the 17 year history of the tournament, that the top seed won the title. Fish won with a score of 75 63.

"Today was one of those matches where you just want to get off the court with a win," Fish said. "It was like I don't care what the score is, I don't care what it looks like, I just want to get off this court with a win."

"I'm happy to win this tournament. I love coming down here and my family were able to be here -- my mom, my dad and my sister -- they're never able to travel. And it was nice to have [my wife] see how it feels for me to win it."