John Isner to Face Novak Djokovic on Saturday in BNP Paribas Open Semifinal

Previous BNP Paribas Open Coverage

Men’s Singles

Mens Singles - 3-15-14

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#12 John Isner had a tight matchup with #20 Ernests Gulbis on Friday with both sets played going to tiebreakers. Isner got the edge in the tiebreakers winning them 7-4 and 7-3 to advance to Saturday’s semifinals. His opponent on Saturday is some guy named Novak Djokovic. It’s an exciting matchup for Isner. Djokovic leads 4-2 all-time and won two of the three matchups last year.

Men’s Doubles

Mens Doubles - 3-15-14

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We know who the opponent will be for #1 Bob Bryan/Mike Bryan in the final: #2 Alexander Peya/Bruno Soare. The matchup of the two best doubles teams in the world will surely be a treat for the fans. The Bryans have won six of seven matchups between the two teams, all in the last year.

Broadcasting Information:

ESPNNews has the broadcast of the BNP Paribas Open today with the Isner match being carried. It appears the doubles final will not be live on TV anywhere but ESPN3.com MAY have coverage.

Schedule:

  • March 15th – ESPNNews and ESPN3.com – 3-7 PM ET
    • Men’s Semifinals
      • Approx. 5 PM ET – #12 John Isner vs. #2 Novak Djokovic  – Djokovic leads 4-2 all time
    • Men’s Doubles Final
      • Approx. 9 PM ET – #1 Bob Bryan/Mike Bryan vs. #2 Alexander Peya/Bruno Soare – Bryan/Bryan lead 6-1 all-time

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