2017 BNP Paribas Open: Tuesday, March 14, 2017.

Rafael Nadal reacts after defeating Fernando Verdasco at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Donald Young reacts after defeating Lucas Pouille at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Lucas Pouille in action during a match against Donald Young at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Donald Young reacts after defeating Lucas Pouille at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Rafael Nadal reacts after defeating Fernando Verdasco at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Rafael Nadal practices before a match at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Venus Williams in action during a match against Shuai Peng at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Roger Federer walks out of the tunnel before a match against Steve Johnson at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Venus Williams reacts after defeating Shuai Peng at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Roger Federer in action during a match against Steve Johnson at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Elena Vesnina in action during a match against Angelique Kerberat the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Grigor Dimitrov in action during a match against Jack Sock at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Elena Vesnina reacts after defeating Angelique Kerber during a match at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Jack Sock reacts after defeating Grigor Dimitrov at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)

Another big day of tennis yesterday. Here are a few favorites from the day.

PHOTOS: 2016 CONNECTICUT OPEN TENNIS – DAY 5.

August 23, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Danielle Lao and Jacqueline Cako react after winning the US Open National Playoffs women’s doubles finals on Day 5 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 23, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: A USTA Foundation clinic is held during Day 5 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 23, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Eugenie Bouchard of Canada rides a spin bike at the the Yale New Haven Health booth during Day 5 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 23, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia plays tennis with a kid during a Latino Day clinic at the AETNA Fit Zone during Day 5 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 23, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Eugenie Bouchard of Canada tries on a Yale University hooded sweatshirt at the Pro Shop during Day 5 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 23, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Eugenie Bouchard of Canada attends the Courtgirl Experience during Day 5 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 23, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Nicole Melichar and Maria Sanchez of the United States in action during a match on Day 5 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 23, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Andrea Petkovic of Germany and Su-Wei Hsieh of Taipei of Russia react after winning a match on Day 5 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 23, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Elena Vesnina of Russia in action during Day 5 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 23, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Kirsten Flipkens of Belgium in action during a match on Day 5 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 23, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Ball kids run around the court during Day 5 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)
August 23, 2016, New Haven, Connecticut: Belinda Bencic of Switzerland reacts after winning a match on Day 5 of the 2016 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Connecticut Open)

Here are photos from Day 5 of the Connecticut Open yesterday. 

Photos: New Haven Open – Day 7.

"Ball Kids dance on Stadium Court during a rain delay on Day 7 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 20, 2013.”
“Ball Kids dance on Stadium Court during a rain delay on Day 7 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 22, 2013.”
"Kids are given racquets during an Emirates Airline tennis clinic on Day 7 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 20, 2013.”
“Kids are given racquets during an Emirates Airline tennis clinic on Day 7 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 22, 2013.”
"Wayne Bryan, father of Bob and Mike Bryan, leads a cheer during the annual family classic tennis clinic on Day 7 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 20, 2013.”
“Wayne Bryan (left), father of Bob and Mike Bryan, leads a cheer during the annual family classic tennis clinic on Day 7 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 22, 2013.”
"Simona Halep prepares to hit a swinging forehand volley on Day 7 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 20, 2013.”
“Simona Halep prepares to hit a swinging forehand volley on Day 7 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 22, 2013.”
"Caroline Wozniacki waves to the crowd on Stadium Court after defeating Sloane Stephens on Day 7 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 20, 2013.”
“Caroline Wozniacki waves to the crowd on Stadium Court after defeating Sloane Stephens on Day 7 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 22, 2013.”
"Elena Vesnina wipes her face with a towel between points during a match on Day 7 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 20, 2013.”
“Elena Vesnina wipes her face with a towel between points during a match on Day 7 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 22, 2013.”
"Sloane Stephens reacts on a changeover during a match against Caroline Wozniacki as her coach, David Nainkin, looks on on Day 7 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 20, 2013.”
“Sloane Stephens reacts on a changeover during a match against Caroline Wozniacki as her coach, David Nainkin, looks on on Day 7 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 22, 2013.”

This was another busy day which had me running every which way around the grounds. This is a quick bite of everything I shot on Day 7. 

Photos: New Haven Open – Day 5.

"Petra Kvitova serves during a match on Day 5 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 20, 2013.”
“Petra Kvitova serves during a match on Day 5 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 20, 2013.”
"Petra Kvitova lunges to return a serve on Day 5 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 20, 2013.”
“Petra Kvitova lunges to return a serve on Day 5 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 20, 2013.”
"Annika Beck lunges to return a serve from Petra Kvitova on Day 5 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 20, 2013.”
“Annika Beck lunges to return a serve from Petra Kvitova on Day 5 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 20, 2013.”
"Elena Vesnina reacts after losing a point on Day 5 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 20, 2013.”
“Elena Vesnina reacts after losing a point on Day 5 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 20, 2013.”
"Sara Errani plays a game of table tennis after an autograph session on Day 5 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 20, 2013.”
“Sara Errani plays a game of table tennis after an autograph session on Day 5 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 20, 2013.”
"Fans line up for autographs on Stadium Court following a match on Day 5 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 20, 2013.”
“Fans line up for autographs on Stadium Court following a match on Day 5 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 20, 2013.”
"Angelique Kerber hits a forehand during a demonstration at a 'Girl Scout Day' tennis clinic on Day 5 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 20, 2013.”
“Angelique Kerber hits a forehand during a demonstration at a ‘Girl Scout Day’ tennis clinic on Day 5 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 20, 2013.”
"Fans cheer during a match on Stadium Court on Day 5 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 20, 2013.”
“Fans cheer during a match on Stadium Court on Day 5 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 20, 2013.”

I’m back in Boston now and finally finding the time to catch up on all my work from the New Haven Open at Yale. This is the first of several post to come, so I won’t type too much in each consecutive post until I get to the end of the tournament.

Photos: BNP Paribas Open – Day 9.

"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.”
“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.”
“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 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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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. 

Thanks for looking. Enjoy the photos!