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Djokovic Takes Wild Card in Acapulco 500

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Some good news here for Djokovic- and tennis fans in general although I’m not so sure it is good news for Nadal fans. Nadal will play in Acapulco too and has lost his last 15 sets against Djokovic, including the 7-5, 6-3, 6-1 beatdown at his favorite French Open.

I thought the break until Indian Wells will do Djokovic well but obviously, he feels he doesn’t need it. It sure makes things more interesting for next week!

Next week there is the Dubai 500 event as well where Murray and Federer will make their first appearances since Melbourne. Dubai and Acapulco will both be strong events. Here are the top eight seeds:

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Who Is the Better Clay Courter, Djokovic or Federer?

The answer to this question is not a no-brainer which means that Djokovic fans will say the answer is Djokovic while Federer fans will say the opposite. That is just how the minds of fans work. It’s an annoying little thing in tennis called bias.

Everyone who is a fan of any particular player has it. I have it too, but unlike most fans, I admit that I am biased. And once you admit to bias you can’t really be biased because bias is in many ways a form of denial.

That said if you think I am not qualified to make this post because I am a Djokovic fan you are welcome to stop reading here. Or you can continue reading because I am a tennis expert and know what I am talking about.

The Numbers
Clay Court ResumeDjokovicFederer
French Open Titles11
French Open Finals34
Masters 1000 Titles86
ATP 500 Titles
ATP 250 Titles44
Clay Court Titles1311
Head-to-Head44
Head-to-Head vs Nadal7-15(47%)2-13(15%)

As you can see the numbers are very close with Federer having the added French Open final but Djokovic has more Masters titles, more overall titles, and a significantly better head-to-head record against Nadal.

Djokovic also made four French Open semi-finals as opposed to Federer’s two, that 2013 semi-final being the most memorable one where he was a break up in the fifth against Nadal while Federer has never been able to stretch Nadal to five sets on clay.

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‪"I am having fun on the court"‬ ‪Roger...

‪"I am having fun on the court"‬‪Roger Federer gives exclusive interview with Tennis Channel after his win‬‪WATCH:‬


Watch Roger Federer's post-match interview after a convincing 6-2, 6-3 win over Rafael Nadal in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas.Federer faces Nick Kyrgios next, who dethroned defending champ Novak Djokovic.

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Roger Federer stops by the Tennis...

Roger Federer stops by the Tennis Channel booth after his win tonight to talk about his racket, backhand, and more!

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Watch Pliskova v Muguruza LIVE now on Tennis Channel Plus!Go now to http://BuyTCPlus.com to subscribe

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Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Mary Carillo! 🎂 🎉

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Mary Carillo! ? ?

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Tune in to Tennis Channel Plus to watch Muguruza v Pliskova LIVE from the BNP Paribas Open!Subscribe now at BuyTCPlus.com

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Roger Federer takes down Nadal to...

Roger Federer takes down Nadal to advance to the QF of the BNP Paribas Open! We caught up with Roger to ask him how he stays motivated.

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Nick Kyrgios took out defending...

Nick Kyrgios took out defending champ Novak Djokovic in straight sets to advance to the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas OpenMore on the match:


INDIAN WELLS, Calif -- In one of the most anticipated matches of this year's BNP Paribas Open, Nick Kyrgios took out defending champ Novak Djokovic in straight sets.Firing on all cylinders, 21-year-old Kyrgios broke early in the first set as the Serb strug

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And coming up... Rafa Nadal v Roger...

And coming up...Rafa Nadal v Roger Federer LIVE on Tennis Channel & tennischanneleverywhere.com you won't want to miss it! #BNPParibasOpen

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Nick Kyrgios books himself a spot in...

Nick Kyrgios books himself a spot in the quarterfinals!Def. Djokovic 6-4, 7-6(3)

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Djokovic and Kyrgios head into a...

Djokovic and Kyrgios head into a tiebreak! Are you watching?? #BNPPO17

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TONIGHT: Rivals Roger Federer and...

TONIGHT: Rivals Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal meet for the 36th time!Watch it LIVE on Tennis Channel following Nick Kyrgios v Novak DjokovicWatch on Tennis Channel and tennischanneleverywhere.com

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What a shot from Nick Kyrgios!...

What a shot from Nick Kyrgios! ?Watch Kyrgios v Djokovic LIVE now on Tennis Channel! #BNPPO17

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Ted Robinson and Jim Courier...

Ted Robinson and Jim Courier preview Nick Kyrgios v Novak Djokovic, coming up at 6 PM ET!Watch on Tennis Channel & tennischanneleverywhere.com

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Nick Kyrgios chats with Justin...

Nick Kyrgios chats with Justin Gimelstob about a rematch with Novak Djokovic.Watch LIVE on Tennis Channel at 6 PM ET!http://tennischannel.com/news/top-stories/watch-victorious-kyrgios-discuss-rematch-with-djokovic

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6 PM ET: Nick Kyrgios and Novak...

6 PM ET: Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic rematch LIVE on Tennis Channel and http://tennischanneleverywhere.com #BNPParibasOpen


INDIAN WELLS, Calif -- 21-year-old Nick Kyrgios put on a serving masterclass on his way to a quarterfinal win over Novak Djokovic in Acapulco less than two weeks ago.The two will battle for the quarterfinal spot of the BNP Paribas Open today at 3 PM PT? W

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Tune in to Tennis Channel Plus to see the WTA BNP Paribas Open Quarterfinals LIVE!On now is Svetlana Kuznetsova v Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova --> BuyTCPlus.com

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