Indian Wells Tennis 2016: Men’s Final Schedule and Predictions

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Published: March 19, 2016

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The 48th meeting between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic lived up to the billing.

Despite falling behind in the first set, the world's No. 1 player came back to defeat Nadal in straight sets, 7-6 (5), 6-2, on Saturday. Djokovic is aiming for his third title this year. After winning the Australian Open, he also took home the Qatar Open title by beating Nadal on Jan. 9.

On the bottom of the men's bracket, Milos Raonic survived a two-hour, three-set thriller over David Goffin to reach the final. The 6'5" Raonic powered through with 11 aces, four of them coming in the final set, winning 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.

After making it to the semifinals of the Australian Open, Raonic will be looking for his second title this year. He won the Brisbane International on Jan. 10.

Here's all the info you need heading into the final, which could be a preview of a future Grand Slam final.

 

BNP Paribas Open Men's Final Schedule Matchup: Milos Raonic vs. Novak Djokovic

When: Sunday, March 20

Where: Indian Wells, California

Time: TBD

TV: Tennis Channel

 

Preview and Prediction This match will feature a giant contrast in styles.

Raonic has a big body and depends on a powerful serve to defeat his opponents. His last two matches have been evidence of that, as he totaled 17 aces on his way to the final. Ben Rothenberg of the New York Times thinks it's going to be a battle of the two best players this season:



Djokovic's game is well-documented. He's a steady player who never seems to fold under pressure and has enough energy toward the end of a set to put his opponents away.



The first set against Nadal is a good example to look at. Nadal hasn't had much success in recent matches against Djokovic. Coming into Saturday's match, Nadal had lost his l...
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