Indian Wells 2014: Magical Draw Poised to Showcase Golden Age of Tennis

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Published: March 10, 2014

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The tennis gods recently served up an absolutely thrilling draw for the Masters 1000 tournament that recently kicked off in Indian Wells, California. 

Although one half of the draw is arguably much heftier in terms of talent density than the other, that imbalance should provide sizable dividends for worldwide fans of the sport.

As things currently stand, the tournament looks like it will weave together some vibrant story lines to produce what could be one of the most magnificent tournaments seen in many years. 

At first blush, players and fans were likely taken aback by the thought of Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Stanislas Wawrinka all sharing one side of the draw. However, further analysis reveals that the projected late-round matchups could provide some jaw-dropping quality and intriguing drama.

The quarterfinals are where the men's draw should start to sizzle like the dry desert backdrop of the event. If things go as planned, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal will likely be squaring off along with Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka. 

A quarterfinal between Murray and Nadal would be the players' first meeting in over two years. The last time they clashed in Tokyo during 2011, Murray hadn't yet hired Ivan Lendl, nor had he won his first Grand Slam. Nadal currently owns a 13-5 record against the Scot, and you can bet these two close friends will be all business if the match does materialize. 

In the same round of the tournament and on the same half of the draw there's also the potential for an extremely enticing matchup between Roger Federer and his countryman Stanislas Wawrinka. The two share a close bond and have played together extensively as teammates on the Swiss national team.

If Federer and Wawrinka square off at Indian Wells in 2014 you can likely throw all that camaraderie out the window. Wawrinka is currently ranked ahead of Federe...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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