Singles stars to team up with compatriots for a shot at doubles title in Indian Wells – Tennis News
BNP Paribas Open heats up in California from Wednesday and as expected, the leading performers in the singles category also tie up with their compatriots to play in the doubles matches as well. Following are the teams to look ahead
in the doubles category along with ever shining and probably never leaving twin Bryan Brothers, Mike and Bob.
Novak Djokovic and Victor Troicki
World number one, Novak Djokovic, will team up with Serbian tennis ace, Victor Troicki. They played the tournament last year as well and reached the quarter-finals of the tournament. They are going to be interesting prospect this
year as well and hopefully delight the crowd with their co-ordination and classic game style.
Rafael Nadal and Marc Lopez
World number two, Rafael Nadal, is teaming up with Marc Lopez to once again produce stunning results in the doubles category. They were the supreme performers in 2010; winning the title in California and reached the semi-final
stage of the tournament. They are definitely going to be another eye-catcher duo will their sublime co-ordination and heroic performances.
Mardy Fish and Andy Roddick
Two world class Americans have joined hands to make a team for the doubles contest in PNB Paribas Open. Former world number one, Andy Roddick, will enter the courts with world number eight, Mardy Fish. It is going to be another
classic duo considering that both players are masters of fast serves and are famous for their volley game style which is the essence of doubles game play. They have won a doubles title in Indian Wells during the 2009 edition of the tournament and have won
two titles in total together.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Julien Benneteau
World number six, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will team up with his compatriot, Julien Benneteau, to take up the charge in the doubles category. Michael Llodra is a doubles specialist from France. He was another option for Tsonga but probably
the talks between them didn’t work out well so he had to choose the second best Benneteau.
Tournament Director, Steve Simon, was excited to have such a big and prosperous squad in doubles category and stated, “We are very pleased with the strength of the BNP Paribas Open men’s doubles draw. Fans certainly have followed
these matches with a great deal of interest and excitement as they love seeing the top singles players compete against each other in doubles as well as against the marquee doubles teams.”
Everyone is eager to witness the singles specialist in a different type of game play altogether.
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