BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells, CA, 2026 - ATP Masters 1000

[MargaretMcAleer]

No, he was definitely shaking out his arm, and was having some troubles after the 1st set. He was shaking it out a bit in his first match, too. Unless he's just promoting his new product. "Hey! You, too, can have tennis elbow and still win matches with my Indrediwear Sleeve™." We do know he's a great actor. He told Prakash that he's looking forward to the doubles, so sounds like he's play.

We know he is a drama king and fox lol
I watched the 3rd set he was lucky to win his arm must be fine if he still wants to play doubles later ot be

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just updating singles matches,

Michelsen d Fritz (7) 64 76(6)
Ruud (13) d Vacherot (24) 36 63 64
Hijikata Q d Bublik (10)
Alcaraz (1) d Rinderkneck (26) 67(5) 63 62
Medvedev (11) d Baez 64 60
Djokovic (3) d Kovacevic 64 16 64

 

[Moxie]

In fairness, Rinderknech deserved that first set, though Carlos almost snuck it out. The Frenchmen is really taking it to him. He's going for the net and playing well there.

 

[Murat B.]

I did not know Titovic was a thing. Congrats on the win I guess.

 

[kskate2]

I did not know Titovic was a thing. Congrats on the win I guess.

Are you referring to Tito the lost Jackson?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I did not know Titovic was a thing. Congrats on the win I guess.

They beat a very experienced seasoned doubles team in Pavic and Arevalo, one of my fav doubles team I love to watch

 

[kskate2]

Jack does look a bit heavier. I was just thinking maybe he put on a few extra pounds when he couldn't train due to the injury.

 

[kskate2]

I say Chuck needs these kinds of matches now and then. Should keep him sharp when he has to face the big guns later.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Moxie
I was right there was nothing wrong with Novaks arm, he and Stef easily beat the No 3 seeds in Pavic/ Arevalo 63 62 the defending IW Doubles champions
He is just promoting his new sleeve which he has launched Novak x Incrediwear
I take no notice of his arm shaking at all lol! I dont get 'sucked in' to his dramatics on court.
Lets see how he goes against Draper

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Good to see Medvedev playing well at IW, at one stage I didnt think he would make it being stranded in Dubai, he handed Baez a bagel in the 2nd set
Medvedev (11) d Baez 64 60

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Round of 16 matches
Top Half of the draw,
Alcaraz (1) vs Ruud (13)
Norrie (27) vs Hijikata Q
Djokovic (4) vs Draper (14)
Medvedev (11) vs Michelsen

 

[mrzz]

They beat a very experienced seasoned doubles team in Pavic and Arevalo, one of my fav doubles team I love to watch

Well, both of them do play doubles regularly so not a complete shocker, but still an upset.

 

[britbox]

Day 6 Video Highlights

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

FAA in a battle with Fils, Fils won the 1st set 63
Fils is now serving to force a TB in the 2nd set 5-6
6 all, TB for the 2nd set, my Canadian tennis friend Shirley is having kittens in this match, though she told me she expects Fils to win, we shall see
FAA had a lead of 5-0 in the TB and to Fils credit he clawed his way back to win 76(9) saved 5 MP
Fils d FAA 63 76(9) well done Fils!
Fils reaches 2nd consecutive year QFs at IW
8th career top ten win
4th career M1000 for him.

 

[britbox]

Excellent win for Fils.

 

[Kieran]

Excellent win for Fils.

I like him, he’s got a stylish game, and a relatively bullish temper, though hampered fatally by being French..

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I like him, he’s got a stylish game, and a relatively bullish temper, though hampered fatally by being French..

Watch it my dear mother was French

 

[Kieran]

Watch it my dear mother was French

Some of my best friends are French

 

[britbox]

Some of my best friends are French

I know a guy who owned a French bulldog.