Maria Sharapova / Victoria Azarenka (Photo : Reuters)
BNP Paribas Open - After an action-packed weekend, the competition at Indian Wells continues to heat up as the price at stake gets a notch higher now that the field is down to the final 32 for men's singles and 16 for women's singles.
Big names like Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are still in contention for the coveted crown, but nothing is guaranteed at this point except the drama these matches will produce for the remainder of the tourney.
Men's Singles: Federer vs. Seppi (Tuesday)
After over a month of waiting, Roger Federer will have a chance to avenge his third round loss to Andreas Seppi at the Australian Open in January. Federer, who already secured two ATP titles this season, is out to contend for the first ATP Masters 1000 title at stake this year, and Seppi proved to be one of several veterans out there capable of beating top-notch netter like the Swiss Master.
"I'm happy to play him again," Federer said of his upcoming match with Seppi via ATP Tour. "I was very disappointed with the performance I had in Australia. I know he can play well and can beat me, that's not the problem. It was the way I was hitting the ball. I wasn't playing very committed. I wasn't sure exactly how I was going to hit my forehand and backhands. It was just a tough match overall and the match slipped away from me.
Women's Singles: Williams vs. Stephens / Sharapova vs. Azarenka (Tuesday)
Meanwhile, Serena Williams keeps on marching deeper into the tournament after dominating her early assignments. In the third round, the 19-time Grand Slam winner is scheduled to take upstart netter Sloane Stephens, whose biggest win to date is her stunning upset against Williams at the 2013 Australian Open.
"I felt like every match I played against her I have played well," Stephens said via Sports Illustrated. "I mean, it's always an honor to play No. 1 player in the world. Obviously someone of her stature who has won so many titles and the great player she is, I just have to just go out there and play my game and do all I can and just compete."
Also, Monday's schedule offers a rivalry match between Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka. Both former world's no.1, the two tennis divas will slug it out for a spot in the fourth round of the Indian Wells Open.
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