Who will play at indian wells?
by bahamaderek on Mar.04, 2009, under Ana Ivanovic, Indian Wells, Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer
Indian Wells, Calif. Here is a look at the most interesting storylines that we have to look forward to at the BNP Paribas Open, the first major tennis event of the season on U.S. soil and the most attended tournament outside of the four Grand Slams.
1. There is no question that one of the most gripping rivalries in all of sports is World No. 1 Rafael Nadal versus 13-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer. Their epic five-set final at the Australian Open, with Nadal coming out on top, added to the growing legacy that this match-up will leave in the history books. This recent clash comes on the heels of arguably the greatest match of all time, their five-set final at Wimbledon last summer, which saw Nadal beat Federer, ending Roger
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