August 22, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Sophie Chang reacts after winning the US Open National Playoffs women’s singles finals match on Day 4 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Monday August 22, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 22, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Elena Vesnina of Russia signs autographs for fans after winning a match on Day 4 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Monday August 22, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 22, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Eugenie Bouchard of Canada in action during a match on Day 4 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Monday August 22, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 22, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Fans look at the draw scoreboard during Day 4 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Monday August 22, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 22, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Jose Statham reacts after winning the US Open National Playoffs men’s singles finals match on Day 4 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Monday August 22, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 22, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Caroline Wozniacki in action during a match a match on Day 4 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Monday August 22, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 22, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark waits in the tunnel before a match a match on Day 4 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Monday August 22, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 22, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Fans enjoy the food court during Day 4 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Monday August 22, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 22, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Eugenie Bouchard of Canada signs autographs following a match on Day 4 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Monday August 22, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 22, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia walks off the court after defeating Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during a match a match on Day 4 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Monday August 22, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 22, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina are introduced as they wear their Olympic gold medals during the Opening Ceremonies on Day 4 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Monday August 22, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 22, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: A fan participates in the Free Tennis Lesson in the Aetna Fit Zone during Day 4 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Monday August 22, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 22, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Eugenie Bouchard of Canada is introduced during the Opening Ceremonies on Day 4 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Monday August 22, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 22, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Eugenie Bouchard of Canada and Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark walk through the tunnel following the Opening Ceremonies on Day 4 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Monday August 22, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 22, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Tournament Director Anne Worcester looks on alongside New Haven Mayor Toni Harp and Yale University President Peter Salovey during the Opening Ceremonies on Day 4 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Monday August 22, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 22, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic is introduced following the Opening Ceremonies on Day 4 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Monday August 22, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 22, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic reacts after defeating Louisa Chirico of the United States during a match a match on Day 4 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Monday August 22, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
Not a lot of time to post, but here are the highlights from Day 4 at the Connecticut Open.
“A full stadium at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden is shown during a match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Rafael Nadal serves during his match against Roger Federer Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Roger Federer wipes his face with a towel during his match against Rafael Nadal Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Roger Federer walks off the court after losing to Rafael Nadal Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Bob and Mike Bryan celebrate after defeating Santiago Gonzales and Scott Lipsky Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Ekaterina Makarova lunges for a shot alongside Elena Vesnina during their doubles match against Casey Dellacqua and Kimika Date-Krumm Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Tomas Berdych reacts after defeating Kevin Anderson Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Victoria Azarenka addresses the media after announcing her withdrawal from the tournament due to an ankle injury Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.”
A bit of a slower day yesterday, as Samantha Stosur and Victoria Azarenka, two of the hot tickets in the women’s draw, pulled out of the tournament due to injuries. Those developments left us with a bit of downtime, which was a nice change of pace from the constant grind this tournament has been so far.
It also gave me a chance to recuperate before the much anticipated match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Although the match didn’t turn out to be one of the classics like they’ve had so many times before, the energy in the stadium was still high and it was a lot of fun to shoot. More to come soon from that match.
