NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 01: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates his win over Federico Coria of Argentina during their Men's Singles Second Round match on Day Four of the 2022 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 01, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)
The 2024 BNP Paribas Open has finally arrived! With the action officially beginning Sunday, keep reading for a comprehensive preview of this year’s tournament with 24 Key Things you need to know for the 2024 BNP Paribas Open.
1. World No. 1s Headline Player Field – Do you want to see the best players in the world compete? If so, you’ve come to the right place. The Indian Wells Tennis Garden is set to play host to the top stars in the sport over the next two weeks, with current World No. 1s and former BNP Paribas Open champions Novak Djokovic (2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016) and Iga Swiatek (2022) topping the star-studded 2024 player fields. Djokovic will make his return to Indian Wells for the first time since 2019, while Swiatek last played in 2023 when she reached the semifinal.
2. Australian Open Titles In Two Years For Aryna Sabalenka – Surging talent Aryna Sabalenka won her second Grand Slam title this past January, defending her 2023 Australian Open title and taking home the crown in back-to-back years. At last year’s BNP Paribas Open, she fell to eventual champion Elena Rybakina in the semifinals – will her momentum from Down Under carry over to Tennis Paradise for a maiden Indian Wells title?
3. Days Of Qualifying Create More Action Than Ever – Tennis Paradise is beginning earlier than ever this year as the action starts on Sunday for the first time in history with WTA qualifying. Fans can experience a full slate of qualifying matches from Sunday, March 3-Tuesday, March 5 along with a full slate of superstar practice sessions, all for just $10 with ticket proceeds benefiting local charities.