Here’s everything you need to know about Indian Wells, including the draw, who’s playing and the schedule. You can watch all the drama live on Sky Sports.
Live coverage of the BNP Paribas Open continues Sunday from 7pmWith Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz both in early action – Live on Sky Sports Tennis.
Australian Open champion Janak Sinner, Caroline Wozniacki, Angelique Kerber and Andrei Rublev will also take to the courts in sunny California.
Those who are in English practice
Emma Raducano Entered the third round after her opponent Diana Yastremska was forced to retire from her match down 4-0 in the first set due to injury on Saturday.
The 21-year-old was given a wildcard into the tournament, meeting Ukraine’s Diana Yastrymska on Court 3 when she beat Spanish qualifier Rebecca Massarova 6-2 6-3.
Radukano now looks set to meet second seed and Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka in the third round on Monday, which will test if she is fit to return from injury in 2023.
British Men’s No. 1 and 2021 Champion here, Cameron Norrieopened his tournament with a win against Lorenzo Sonego after earning a bye in the second round due to a No. 28 finish.
Nouri will face the winner of the match between eighth seed Hubert Horkaz or Gael Monfils on Monday.
Englishmen who have gone out
Katie Bolter And jack draper Both had to recover from a disappointing first round on Wednesday, the former losing to Camila Giorgi in straight sets 6-3 6-2. Draper beat Christopher O’Connell 1-6 6-3 6-2.
Don Evans After battling a shoulder problem, suffered a tough 1-6 7-5 6-2 defeat against Roman Safavilan on Thursday.
Andy Murray Put in an encouraging display but ultimately lost to No. 5 seed Andrei Rublev in the second round on Friday after winning his opening match against qualifier David Goffin.
Any other big names competing in California?
Five times champion Djokovic His highly anticipated return to Indian Wells, while the Australian Open champion A sinful sinner And Arina Sabalenka They are also in action at what they call ‘Tennis Paradise’.
What is the schedule? You can catch all the action on Sky Sports Tennis
Wednesday, March 6 – First round of men’s and women’s singles
Thursday, March 7 – First round of men’s and women’s singles
Friday, March 8 – Second round of men’s and women’s singles
Saturday, March 9 – Second round of men’s and women’s singles
Sunday, March 10 – Men’s and Women’s Singles Third Round
Monday, March 11 – Men’s and Women’s Singles Third Round
Tuesday, March 12 – Fourth round of men’s and women’s singles
Wednesday, March 13 – Fourth round of men’s and women’s singles
Thursday, March 14 – Men’s and Women’s Singles Quarterfinals
Friday, March 15 – Women’s singles semi-finals, men’s doubles final
Saturday, March 16 – Men’s singles semi-finals, women’s doubles final
Sunday, March 17 – Men’s and Women’s Singles Finals
Where is Indian Wells?
Having hosted the tournament every year since its opening in 1974, Indian Wells Tennis Garden is located in the Coachella Valley, near Palm Springs, California.
Along with its 16,100-capacity Center Court – the second largest tennis-specific stadium in the world – the complex also boasts 29 hard courts.
Who are the reigning champions?
Men’s Singles – Carlos Alcaraz
Women’s singles – Alina Rybakina
Men’s Doubles – Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden
Women’s Doubles – Barbora Krijekova and Katerina Senekova
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