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Rafael Nadal (world number one) is out at Indian Wells. He was just taken out by A. Dolgopolov of Ukraine, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6. Dolgopolov had the opportunity to finish it out earlier, serving for the match at 5-4 in the third set but Rafa broke back and the third set went to a tiebreak. Rafa (back still seems to be bothering him) is the defending champion and after tonight’s match, he is headed home. Pau Gasol (Lakers star and fellow Spaniard) was in the house to watch Nadal (two hour drive up to Palm Springs from LA!) It has been a day of upsets, following on yesterday’s oustings of some top seeds as well. Tsonga fell to Batista Agut in three sets and Thomas Berdych lost to Benneteau of France in two sets. Berdych later called it the worst match he ever played. Um..? Also today, Maria Sharapova lost to Camila Giorgi of Italy in three sets. Andy Murray struggled, but managed to win in three sets over Vesely of the Czech Republic. Roger Federer had more of an adventure today with a very hard fought victory over Toursonov of Russia, 7-6, 7-6. Thank heavens! This means he makes the fourth round on Wednesday. Now, I just need them to schedule him for the night session (I have a courtside ticket!!). He will play the winner of T. Haas vs. K. Nishikori which will be on very late tonight on the east coast (actually the wee hours of the am as Ana Ivanovic will play Sloane Stephens of the US first in the “night” session). The other Swiss guy, Stan the man is red hot. He dispatched of A. Seppi of Italy in forty nine minutes, 6-0, 6-2. Roger and Stan are scheduled to play a doubles match tonight in the late session. I hope this will mean they put Roger on Wednesday in the late session for sure!
OK guys, it is over and out for a few days. I am headed west and will be back with great stories and pictures!
Enjoy the tennis!!
