BNP Paribas Open: Day 7 Matches to Watch

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Published: March 15, 2011

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After both the men's and women's No. 4 players tumbled from the tournament field on Monday, the message at Indian Wells is clearly that no one is safe, no matter their ranking. 

It's hard to guess what will take place on Day Seven, but one thing's for sure: These are the matches to watch as the men conclude their third round, and the women begin the round of 16. 

ATP 

Andy Roddick (USA) vs. John Isner (USA) - It could be billed as the present vs. the future of American men's tennis, until you remember that Roddick is just three years older than Isner. That's what happened when one guy turns pro at 18, and the other after a college career. 

Isner has started 2011 in unimpressive fashion, dropping to 33rd in the rankings and the 30th seed here, but his massive serve always makes him dangerous.

Roddick won Memphis three weeks ago, his 30th ATP title, and whipped James Blake two days ago. Roddick owns a 2-1 series lead, but Isner won their last meeting, a five-set marathon at the 2009 US Open.

Ryan Harrison (USA) vs. Milos Raonic (CAN) - It's an old-fashioned border war between two guys who never saw the 1980s. 

The 18-year-old Harrison, who is the older of two, born in December of 1990, has stunned Jeremy Chardy and 22nd-seeded Guillermo Garcia-Lopez to date.  This is the deepest he's ever made it at a Masters 1000 event, and just by reaching this round, he'll move up at least 20 spots in the rankings. 

Raonic has already enjoyed stunning success in 2011.  His first career title and with his powerful serve and impressive return game. 

Ernests Gulbis (LAT) vs.Novak Djokovic (SRB) - For being a wonder kid, Gulbis is just 13 months younger than Djokovic, and 31 spots lower in the rankings. 

Djokovic will be on his guard, particularly after seeing cont...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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