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Djokovic Doesn't
Forget His Roots
No.
1 Novak Djokovic has enjoyed successful relationships with his coach on
the pro tour, Marian Vajda, for many years, but he still praises the
woman who taught him to play, Jelena Gencic, whom he still keeps in
contact with. Without Gencic behind him, he does not believe that he
would have ever made it to the pro ranks, much less as a junior.
Federer Remains
Calm During Illness in the Area
Roger
Federer has been showing his trademark poise as the three-time champion
keeps finding ways to win despite illness at Indian Wells. The Swiss
said that despite feeling better as the week goes on in the desert,
playing at less than 100 percent remains a challenge.
"It (illness) has a
lot of effect on everything. Obviously the concentration is always on
elsewhere. You're not focusing really on the tactics a whole lot. You're
just focusing on managing point for point and going through."
Roddick Thinks
This is the Roger-Rafa Era
Andy
Roddick has no doubt that when it comes to tennis history, the current
time in the sport can only be defined as the Roger-Rafa era, with Novak
Djokovic a footnote despite his runaway 2011 success.
"I think at the end
of it, 20 years from now when you say when you talk about Roger, the
name that will go with it is Rafa," said former No. 1 Roddick, 2-23
versus Federer and 3-10 against Nadal.
Federer is Not a
Big Note Taker Any More
Federer
prefers to keep it low-tech when it comes to sussing out upcoming
opponents, with the Swiss admitting he's never been up to the task of
keeping detailed notes on his matches. That job is best left to his
squad of coaches, American Paul Annacone and Swiss Davis Cup captain
Severin Luthi.
"I never actually
have written stuff down, but that was something I was considering doing
earlier on in my career," said Federer. "The more you become a pro the
more amateur you become. . . you can analyze everything and just overdo
it."
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RESULTS - MEN
THURSDAY
Indian Wells
Singles - Quarterfinal
(1) N Djokovic def. (12) N Almagro 6-3 6-4
(11) J Isner def. (13) G Simon 6-3 1-6 7-5
Doubles - Semifinal
M Lopez/Nadal def. (6) Fyrstenberg/Matkowski 6-2 6-0
RESULTS - WOMEN
THURSDAY
Indian Wells
Singles - Quarterfinal
(2) Maria Sharapova def. (20) Maria Kirilenko 3-6 7-5 6-2
(15) Ana Ivanovic def. (7) Marion Bartoli 6-3 6-4
Doubles - Semifinal
(2) Mirza/Vesnina def. (3) Hlavackova/Hradecka 5-7 7-5 10-3 (Match TB)
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