Poll: Stink-Eye - Who Does it Best?

We've been collecting photographs our treasured "Stink-Eye" all week at the BNP Paribas Open.  We pride ourselves on getting them because it means that we are doing our jobs well - well meaning that we are putting our large camera lens right in their face to give YOU the best pictures.  Below are all the stink-eyes we've gotten so far, some of them are more "confused-eyes" and some are just MEAN!!!  So, for the moment, forget about the tennis and check out the photos so you can cast your vote for the best stink-eye.  Enjoy!

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Photos: Player's Party at the 2013 BNP Paribas Open

Last night all (or most) of the players came out and cleaned up for the BNP Paribas Player's Party.  Below are some of our favorite candid shots, but you can see the whole gallery here.  Enjoy!

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Day 1 at the 2013 BNP Paribas Open

The first day of tournament (for me at least) is always about running around, getting your credential, making sure all your equipment made it in one piece, then fretting about what you accidentally left behind, and charging what you have.  After all that is done there is little time to actually explore the grounds, but in the time we had we caught up with 3 Serbians, 2 Frenchman, 1 Argentine, and some "Quirky" candy.

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Laura Robson and Genie Bouchard rock it out Gangnam Style

It must be nice being a professional tennis player...... You're always in shape, you travel the world, you (hopefully) win lots of money, and in your down-time you make HIGHlarious videos like this!  Laura Robson and Genie Bouchard decided to make a video of their "Gangnam Style" and it's hysterical.  Be on the look out for Samantha Stosur to unexpectantly bust out dancing from an elevator (personally it's my favorite part), and for some cute cameos by Fernando Verdasco and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.  Enjoy!

Andy, Jo, Ana, and Maria show off their Adidas Wimbledon Whites

Strawberries & Cream is the traditional Wimbledon treat, and it also seems to be the inspiration for the 2012 Adidas kits.  Check out what Ana Ivanovic, Maria Kirilenko, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, and Andy Murray will be wearing this year as they try and make a statement on the lush Wimby grass.  You can click on the pictures to enlarge.  Enjoy!

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Tsonga, Murray, and Verdasco take the Adidas "Keepy-Uppy Challenge"

I have to admit, I had NO idea what a "keepy-uppy" was until I watched this video.   According to Wikipedia (the MOST reliable source) a keepy-uppy is:

Keepie uppie, or "kick-ups" is the skill of juggling with a football using feet, lower legs, knees, chest, shoulders, and head, without allowing the ball to hit the ground.   It is similar to Kemari, a game formerly practised in the Japanese imperial court.

In this video, Fernando Verdasco, Andy Murray, and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga compete to see who can do the most keepy-uppies.   Jo does ok, Fernando blames the slippery floor for his lack of keepy-uppy skills (no, they aren't in Madrid), and Andy........you'll just have to press PLAY!

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Very Quick Q & A With Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

I chatted with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga briefly after his 2nd round win at the 2012 BNP Paribas Open.  We laughed a lot, I hope you laugh too.

What is your biggest passion outside of tennis?

My biggest passion, I don’t know I have a lot of passion. I mean, uh..... [laughter] I have a lot of passion.  I like fishing, I like music, I like dance, I like people, I like to meet people, and and yeah, I like clothes, and shopping.

What is your favorite piece of clothing?

It’s a Gilet (a sweater vest).  I all the time have my watch, my Rolex watch.

What most annoys you?

Intolerance.

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