“Novak Djokovic eyes a backhand against Julien Benneteau in the quarterfinal of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Novak Djokovic hits a forehand against Julien Benneteau in the quarterfinal of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Novak Djokovic eyes a serve against Julien Benneteau in the quarterfinal of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Novak Djokovic reacts after winning a point against Julien Benneteau in the quarterfinal of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Novak Djokovic reacts after defeating Julien Benneteau in the quarterfinal of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Alexander Peya and Bruno Soares play Stan Wawrinka and Roger Federer in the semifinals during the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Ball kids wait in the tunnel in Stadium One at the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Ernests Gulbis reacts after a point against John Isner in the quarterfinals of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“John Isner reacts after defeating Ernests Gulbis in the quarterfinals of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Simona Halep returns a shot from Agnieszka Radwanska in the semifinal of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Agnieszka Radwanska hits a forehand against Simona Halep in the semifinal of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Agnieszka Radwanska reacts after defeating Simona Halep in the semifinal of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”
We’re approaching the end of the BNP Paribas Open, which means matches are getting more tense and emotions running higher. Yesterday was an exciting day of tennis, and today should be even better.
Here are some of the highlights from the men’s quarterfinals and the women’s semifinals.
“Novak Djokovic eyes a backhand against Julien Benneteau in the quarterfinal of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Novak Djokovic hits a forehand against Julien Benneteau in the quarterfinal of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Novak Djokovic eyes a serve against Julien Benneteau in the quarterfinal of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Novak Djokovic reacts after winning a point against Julien Benneteau in the quarterfinal of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Novak Djokovic reacts after defeating Julien Benneteau in the quarterfinal of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Alexander Peya and Bruno Soares play Stan Wawrinka and Roger Federer in the semifinals during the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Ball kids wait in the tunnel in Stadium One at the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Ernests Gulbis reacts after a point against John Isner in the quarterfinals of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“John Isner reacts after defeating Ernests Gulbis in the quarterfinals of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Simona Halep returns a shot from Agnieszka Radwanska in the semifinal of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Agnieszka Radwanska hits a forehand against Simona Halep in the semifinal of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Agnieszka Radwanska reacts after defeating Simona Halep in the semifinal of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Friday, March 14, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”
We’re approaching the end of the BNP Paribas Open, which means matches are getting more tense and emotions running higher. Yesterday was an exciting day of tennis, and today should be even better.
Here are some of the highlights from the men’s quarterfinals and the women’s semifinals.
“Rafael Nadal reacts after defeating Ernests Gulbis Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Rafael Nadal hits a backhand during his match against Ernests Gulbis Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Rafael Nadal returns a shot from Ernests Gulbis Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Ernests Gulbis returns a shot during his match against Rafael Nadal Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Roger Federer reacts during his match against Stanislas Wawrinka Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Roger Federer hits a backhand during his match against Stanislas Wawrinka Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Roger Federer hits a backhand during his match against Stanislas Wawrinka Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Maria Kirilenko reacts after defeating Petra Kvitova in three sets Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Petra Kvitova serves during her match against Maria Kirilenko Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Jo-Wilfried Tsonga serves during his match against Milos Raonic Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Milos Raonic serves to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Gilles Simon returns a shot from Kevin Anderson Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Richard Gasquet reacts during his match against Tomas Berdych Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Bob and Mike Bryan sign autographs Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “The Indian Wells Tennis Garden Corona Plaza is shown Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Actor Kevin Spacey takes in a tennis match Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Novak Djokovic returns a shot during his match against Sam Querrey Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.”
Yesterday was one of those whirlwind days. One minute you’re running around the grounds shooting what seems like every match at the same time, and then the next you’re camped in the photo pits to shoot Nadal celebrating after an epic three-set match.
It’s that kind of up and down that make this job so great.
I don’t have much time to post, so the photos will have to do the talking here. Another huge day of tennis today!
“Roger Federer serves during his match against Ivan Dodig Monday, March 11, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Roger Federer serves during his match against Ivan Dodig Monday, March 11, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Roger Federer serves during his match against Ivan Dodig Monday, March 11, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Roger Federer serves during his match against Ivan Dodig Monday, March 11, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Roger Federer poses for a photo with singer Gladys Knight Monday, March 11, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Caroline Wozniacki serves during her match against Elena Vesnina Monday, March 11, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Mardy Fish and James Blake wave to the crowd after defeating Milos Raonic and Feliciano Lopez Monday, March 11, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Bob and Mike Bryan talk between points during their match against John Isner and Same Querrey Monday, March 11, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Ana Ivanovic reacts during her match against Mona Barthel Monday, March 11, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Fans show their support for Ana Ivanovic during her match against Mona Barthel Monday, March 11, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Ernests Gulbis returns a shot during his match against Andreas Seppi Monday, March 11, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Victoria Azarenka reacts during her match against Kirsten Flipkens Monday, March 11, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Sun sets over the grounds of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden Monday, March 11, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.” “Fans cheer between during a match between Lleyton Hewitt and Stanislas Wawrinka Monday, March 11, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.”
Yesterday was another packed day at the BNP Paribas Open. The draws are starting to thin out, so because I’ve got a bit more time with each match, I’m starting to mix things up and get some different angles and looks around court.
I also had the opportunity to shoot a private meet and greet with Roger Federer and Gladys Knight, the “Empress of Soul,” which was a little side adventure.
