“Fans sit on Henman Hill at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Friday, June 27, 2014 during the 2014 Championships Wimbledon.”“Fans enter No. 1 Court at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Friday, June 27, 2014 during the 2014 Championships Wimbledon.”“Lucie Hradecka serves alongside partner Michaella Krajicek during a doubles match aganst Flavia Pennetta and Samantha Stosur at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Friday, June 27, 2014 during the 2014 Championships Wimbledon.”“Fans wear hats as they watch a match on the outer courts at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Friday, June 27, 2014 during the 2014 Championships Wimbledon.”“Lleyton Hewitt gives a press conference after losing to Jerzy Janowicz at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Friday, June 27, 2014 during the 2014 Championships Wimbledon.”“Fans wear British flags on their heads as they watch a match on Henman Hill at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Friday, June 27, 2014 during the 2014 Championships Wimbledon.”“A shadow falls across the grass on No. 1 Court at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Friday, June 27, 2014 during the 2014 Championships Wimbledon.”“Alexandr Dolgopolov hits a backhand during a match against Grigor Dimitrov at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Friday, June 27, 2014 during the 2014 Championships Wimbledon.”“Grigor Dimitrov hits a forehand during a match against Aleandr Dolgopolov at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Friday, June 27, 2014 during the 2014 Championships Wimbledon.”“Grigor Dimitrov stretches as he hits a volley during a match against Alexandr Dolgopolov at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Friday, June 27, 2014 during the 2014 Championships Wimbledon.”“Grigor Dimitrov plays Alexandr Dolgopolov on No. 1 Court at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Friday, June 27, 2014 during the 2014 Championships Wimbledon.”
Here are some photos from day five. Here and here are links to some galleries containing more photos.
“Rafael Nadal reacts after winning a point during a match against Radek Stepanek in the second round of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Saturday, March 8, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Rafael Nadal reacts defeating Radek Stepanek in the second round of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Saturday, March 8, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“An aerial view of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden is shown Saturday, March 8, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Lleyton Hewitt lunges for a forehand during a match against Kevin Anderson Saturday, March 8, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Sorana Cirstea lunges for a backhand from Camila Giorgi at the BNP Paribas Open Saturday, March 8, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Li Na hits a forehand during a match against Jie Zheng at the BNP Paribas Open Saturday, March 8, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Paul Henri Mathieu hits a forehand against Roger Federer at the BNP Paribas Open Saturday, March 8, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Andy Murray serves during a match against Lukas Rosol at theBNP Paribas Open Saturday, March 8, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Urszula Radwanska and Agnieszka Radwanska sign autographs on Day 4 of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Saturday, March 8, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Actor Kevin Spacey attends a match between Stanislas Wawrinka and Ivo Karlovic Saturday, March 8, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Bob and Mike Bryan chat between points during a match against Scott Lipsky and Florian Mayer at the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Saturday, March 8, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Roger Federer serves during a match against Paul Henri Mathieu in the second round of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Saturday, March 8, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Roger Federer serves during a match against Paul Henri Mathieu in the second round of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Saturday, March 8, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Roger Federer serves during a match against Paul Henri Mathieu in the second round of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Saturday, March 8, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Roger Federer reacts after defeating Paul Henri Mathieu in the second round of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Saturday, March 8, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”
Super Saturday yesterday! What a day running from court to court shooting all the big names. I tried to take advantage of the nice light and great emotions on court.
“Jamie Murray serves alongside Andy Murray during their doubles match against Nenad Zimonjic and Robert Lindstedt Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.”
“Roger Federer serves during his match against Denis Istomin Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.”
“Rafael Nadal serves during his match against Ryan Harrison Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.”
“Victoria Azarenka hits a backhand during her match against Daniela Hantuchova Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.”
“Caroline Wozniacki hits a backhand during her match against Alize Cornet Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.”
“Ana Ivanovic returns a shot during her match against Taylor Townsend Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.”
“Lleyton Hewitt celebrates after defeating John Isner in three sets Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.”
“The chair umpire booth on stadium two is shown Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.”
“Mardy Fish and James Blake play a point against David Marrero and Fernando Verdasco Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.”
“Richard Gasquet serves during his match against Bernard Tomic Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.”
“Maria Sharapova greets fans during an autograph session Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.”
I think this is the first time in my life that I’m actually sore from carrying photo gear and climbing stadium steps, and I’ve done a lot of that. Yesterday made for a crazy day, which included editing the video above and shooting photos at 13 different matches throughout the day.
It was a grind, but I had a blast doing it. If anything, it was a good leg and shoulder workout.
The video is similar to the WTA All-Access video I produced several days ago, but from the men’s side of the draw. It’s kind of a fun watch, if only to see the top five players in the world talk about each other.
As for the photos, I’ve posted a variety of action and features. It’s always a good challenge to mix things up while shooting tennis, particularly during the early rounds when you have so many matches to cover. For the first few days when you’re bouncing from court to court so quickly, it’s more about speed and efficiency rather than creativity. The above is a selection from the day.
“Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR)[14] plays against Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI) [18] on Day 7 of the US Open Sunday, September 2, 2012.”“David Ferrer (ESP)[4] returns a shot from Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) on Day 7 at the US Open Sunday, September 2, 2012.”“Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) plays David Ferrer (ESP)[4] on Day 7 at the US Open Sunday, September 2, 2012.”“Laura Robson (GBR) serves to Samantha Stosur (AUS)[7] on Day 7 at the US Open Sunday, September 2, 2012.”It’s hard to believe, but we’re already half way through this year’s tournament. I’m absolutely beat from today, so I’m not going to type much here. There’s lots of creative photo galleries up on usopen.org, which you can check out here. Back to the grind tomorrow!
