BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells, CA, 2026 - ATP Masters 1000

[Federberg]

I have to say, I kind of agree with the ump. It was a distraction immediately for Medvedev and the longer the point went on, Medvedev might have dwelt on it, thinking WTF, this point should be mine. He says he didn’t but he was also very quick when the point ended to complain.

I think it’s a good marker for the future…

it was a good call. But... it kind of made me feel a bit off, until someone reminded me of the Draper vs FAA and the double bounce. Justice!

 

[Kieran]

I think Alcaraz has entered his prime. He has improved in all areas since the USO summer last year and he does it all with a smile on his face. This is the first season he won AO and if he wins RG, there will be talks about all 4 slams in a year. He looks very confident on the court right now.

Yeah, and we’ll be talking about 4 in a row if he wins the French. If he was to then win Wimbledon he’s into thin air territory. If he navigates that then we’re thinking a double career slam in Oz! I know - it’s so many ifs that it’s rude to start that kind of thinking, but he’s an incredibly special player, he inspires this kind of special dreaming.

I hope he isn’t overplaying by Paris cos Sinner will be looking to time his run. No reason why he can’t stay dreaming too, he’s got three of the four - we’ve never had a season where 2 career slams were achieved in 2 consecutive slams in one season..

 

[Murat B.]

it was a good call. But... it kind of made me feel a bit off, until someone reminded me of the Draper vs FAA and the double bounce. Justice!

It was after the 6th shot (that he missed) he called for it man. Like, how far should you be allowed to go back ? There was a plastic bag flying in Dubai?
Plus, was it really hindrance in the first place? A lot of players raise their arms when the ball skids off the line. PLUS, there is the hawkeye and it stayed silent, so you just have to play through anyways...

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Murat,
Meddy should have stopped playing if he thought it was a distraction, I dont understand how the chair umpire could deny Draper the point after Meddy continued playing? I think they both agreed it was up to the chair umpire. I think she was wrong.Meddy is an astute player, he knows the rules

 

[Kieran]

It was after the 6th shot (that he missed) he called for it man. Like, how far should you be allowed to go back ? There was a plastic bag flying in Dubai?
Plus, was it really hindrance in the first place? A lot of players raise their arms when the ball skids off the line. PLUS, there is the hawkeye and it stayed silent, so you just have to play through anyways...

Well, that’s the question, how long should he continue to play for, but remember, it’s up to the umpire to call it. If he stops play then he’s guaranteed to lose the point if he’s wrong. But the fact that he’s noticed this means he’s been distracted. And that he was immediately onto to the umpire after the ball went out means he was distracted, no?

Hawkeye stayed silent so Draper was wrong to gesticulate and distract his opponent..

 

[Murat B.]

Well, that’s the question, how long should he continue to play for, but remember, it’s up to the umpire to call it. If he stops play then he’s guaranteed to lose the point if he’s wrong. But the fact that he’s noticed this means he’s been distracted. And that he was immediately onto to the umpire after the ball went out means he was distracted, no?

Hawkeye stayed silent so Draper was wrong to gesticulate and distract his opponent..

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