The BNP Paribas Open is a tennis tournament that usually takes place in March each year in Indian Wells, California, USA.
The tournament is a combined ATP/WTA event with an ATP 1000 and WTA 1000 tournament being played concurrently.
2024 BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells)
| Location: | Indian Wells, California, USA |
| Tour Level: | ATP 1000 and WTA 1000 |
| Court Surface: | Outdoor hardcourt |
| Draw Size: | 128 Singles, 32 Doubles |
| Prize Money: | $16,600,000 (2023) |
The Indian Wells Tennis tournament is one of the biggest ATP tennis tournaments held during the year with some fans calling it the 5th grand slam.
The tournament is played on outdoor hard courts at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden with the biggest stadium court in the complex having a capacity of approximately 16,000 tennis fans.
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The tournament usually takes place in the first two weeks of March with the Miami Open being played in the last two weeks of March.
Players who manage to win both tournaments are said to have completed the “Sunshine Double”.
Over the years, a number of players have been able to achieve the sunshine double including Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Roger Federer, and Kim Clijsters.
Dates
The 2024 ATP and WTA Tournaments took place over two weeks from the 4th to the 17th of March 2024, with singles qualifying taking place on the 4th and 5th of March.
It is expected that the Arizona Tennis Classic will be held in the second week for ATP players who lost in the first week in Indian Wells like it was in 2023.
Tickets
Tickets for the 2024 tournament in Indian Wells will be sold through the official tournament website, with tickets going on sale in late 2023.
For the 2023 tournament, there was free entry to the qualifying matches on the 6th and 7th of March with single-session ticket prices for other days starting at $30.
Players
The entry list for the 2024 tournament in Indian Wells has not yet been released but below is a selection of players who participated in the women’s and men’s singles tournaments in 2023.
NB: There were a number of high-profile withdrawals before the start of the 2023 ATP tournament including Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Nick Kyrgios, and Marin Cilic.
2023 WTA BNP Paribas Open Entry List
- Aliaksandra Sasnovich
- Alison Riske-Amritraj
- Alizé Cornet
- Alycia Parks
- Amanda Anisimova
- Anastasia Potapova
- Anhelina Kalinina
- Anna Blinkova
- Anna Bondar
- Anna Kalinskaya
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Barbora Krejcikova
- Beatriz Haddad Maia
- Belinda Bencic
- Bernarda Pera
- Bianca Andreescu
- Camila Giorgi
- Caroline Garcia
- Claire Liu
- Coco Gauff
- Danielle Collins
- Danka Kovinic
- Daria Kasatkina
- Donna Vekic
- Ekaterina Alexandrova
- Elena Rybakina
- Elisabetta Cocciaretto
- Elise Mertens
- Evgeniya Rodina
- Gregoire Barrere
- Guido Pella
- Iga Swiatek
- Ilya Ivashka
- Irina-Camelia Begu
- Jasmine Paolini
- Jelena Ostapenko
- Jessica Pegula
- Jil Teichmann
- Jule Niemeier
- Kaia Kanepi
- Karolina Muchova
- Karolina Pliskova
- Katerina Siniakova
- Lauren Davis
- Leylah Fernandez
- Lin Zhu
- Linda Fruhvirtova
- Linda Noskova
- Liudmila Samsonova
- Lucia Bronzetti
- Madison Keys
- Magda Linette
- Maria Sakkari
- Marie Bouzkova
- Marketa Vondrousova
- Marta Kostyuk
- Martina Trevisan
- Mayar Sherif
- Ons Jabeur
- Paula Badosa
- Petra Kvitova
- Petra Martic
- Rebecca Marino
- Shelby Rogers
- Shuai Zhang
- Sloane Stephens
- Sorana Cirstea
- Tatjana Maria
- Veronika Kudermetova
- Victoria Azarenka
- Xinyu Wang
- Xiyu Wang
- Yulia Putintseva
- Adrian Mannarino
- Albert Ramos-Vinolas
- Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
- Alex de Minaur
- Alex Molcan
- Alexander Bublik
- Alexander Zverev
- Andrey Rublev
- Andy Murray
- Arthur Rinderknech
- Ben Shelton
- Borna Coric
- Botic van de Zandschulp
- Brandon Nakashima
- Cameron Norrie
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Casper Ruud
- Constant Lestienne
- Daniel Evans
- Daniil Medvedev
- Denis Shapovalov
- Diego Schwartzman
- Emil Ruusuvuori
- Fabio Fognini
- Federico Coria
- Felix Auger-Aliassime
- Filip Krajinovic
- Frances Tiafoe
- Francisco Cerundolo
- Gael Monfils
- Gregoire Barrere
- Grigor Dimitrov
- Guido Pella
- Holger Rune
- Hubert Hurkacz
- Ilya Ivashka
- Jack Draper
- Jannik Sinner
- Jaume Munar
- Jiri Lehecka
- J.J. Wolf
- John Isner
- Karen Khachanov
- Laslo Djere
- Lorenzo Musetti
- Lorenzo Sonego
- Mackenzie McDonald
- Marc-Andrea Huesler
- Marcos Giron
- Marton Fucsovics
- Matteo Berrettini
- Maxime Cressy
- Mikael Ymer
- Miomir Kecmanovic
- Pablo Carreno Busta
- Pedro Cachin
- Pedro Martinez
- Quentin Halys
- Richard Gasquet
- Roberto Bautista Agut
- Sebastian Baez
- Stan Wawrinka
- Stefanos Tsitsipas
- Tallon Griekspoor
- Taylor Fritz
- Tommy Paul
- Yoshihito Nishioka
Schedule
Below is the expected schedule for the 2024 tournament in Indian Wells, with the 1st round of the WTA singles tournament starting on Wednesday, the 6th of March, and the 1st round of the ATP singles tournament starting on Thursday, the 7th of March.
| Date | Round |
|---|---|
| Monday, 4 March 2024 | ATP and WTA Qualifying |
| Tuesday, 5 March 2024 | ATP and WTA Qualifying |
| Wednesday, 6 March 2024 | WTA 1st Round |
| Thursday, 7 March 2024 | WTA 1st Round and ATP 1st Round |
| Friday, 8 March 2024 | WTA 2nd Round and ATP 1st Round |
| Saturday, 9 March 2024 | WTA 2nd Round and ATP 2nd Round |
| Sunday, 10 March 2024 | WTA 3rd Round and ATP 2nd Round |
| Monday, 11 March 2024 | WTA 3rd Round and ATP 3rd Round |
| Tuesday, 12 March 2024 | WTA 4th Round and ATP 3rd Round |
| Wednesday, 13 March 2024 | WTA Quarterfinals and ATP 4th Round |
| Thursday, 14 March 2024 | WTA and ATP Quarterfinals |
| Friday, 15 March 2024 | WTA Semifinals and ATP Quarterfinals |
| Saturday, 16 March 2024 | WTA Doubles Finals, ATP Doubles Final, and ATP Semifinals |
| Sunday, 17 March 2024 | WTA and ATP Singles Finals |
Draw
The draw for the 2024 tournament in Indian Wells will be made closer to the start of the tournament but the 2023 draws are available to view on the ATP Tour and WTA Tour websites.
The number 1 seeds in the men’s and women’s singles in 2023 were Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek.
Indian Wells Prize Money and Ranking Points
The total prize money fund for the 2024 BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament has yet to be confirmed but in 2023 it was $17.6m (ATP: $8,800,000 and WTA: $8,800,000), with the Indian Wells tennis tournament being one of an increasing number of tournaments where there is equal prize money for the men’s and women’s events.
A full breakdown of the prize money that was paid to players in 2023 is detailed below.
Men’s Singles
The winner of the Men’s Singles Event in 2023 (Carlos Alcaraz) received $1,262,220 and 1000 ranking points, with the runner-up (Daniil Medvedev) receiving $662,360 and 600 ranking points.
| Performance | $ | ATP Points |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $1,262,220 | 1000 |
| Finalist | $662,360 | 600 |
| Semifinalist | $352,635 | 360 |
| Quarterfinalist | $184,465 | 180 |
| 4th Round | $96,955 | 90 |
| 3rd Round | $55,770 | 45 |
| 2nd Round | $30,885 | 25 |
| 1st Round | $18,660 | 10 |
Men’s Doubles
The winners of the Men’s Doubles Event in 2023 received $436,730 and 1000 ATP points, with the runner-ups receiving $231,660 and 600 ATP points.
| Performance | $ | ATP Points |
|---|---|---|
| Winners | $436,730 | 1000 |
| Finalists | $231,660 | 600 |
| Semifinalists | $123,550 | 360 |
| Quarterfinalists | $62,630 | 180 |
| 2nd Round | $33,460 | 90 |
| 1st Round | $18,020 | 10 |
Women’s Singles
The winner of the Women’s Singles Event in 2023 (Elena Rybakina) won $1,262,220 and 1000 WTA points, with the runner-up (Aryna Sabalenka) winning $662,360 and 650 WTA points.
| Performance | $ | WTA Points |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $1,262,220 | 1000 |
| Finalist | $662,360 | 650 |
| Semifinalist | $352,635 | 390 |
| Quarterfinalist | $184,465 | 215 |
| 4th Round | $96,955 | 120 |
| 3rd Round | $55,770 | 65 |
| 2nd Round | $30,885 | 35 |
| 1st Round | $18,660 | 10 |
Women’s Doubles
The winners of the Women’s Doubles Event in 2023 won $436,730 and 1000 points, with the runner-ups winning $231,660 and 650 points.
| Performance | $ | WTA Points |
|---|---|---|
| Winners | $436,730 | 1000 |
| Finalists | $231,660 | 650 |
| Semifinalists | $123,550 | 390 |
| Quarterfinalists | $62,630 | 215 |
| 2nd Round | $33,460 | 120 |
| 1st Round | $18,020 | 10 |
Past Winners and Runner Ups
Past champions of the WTA event include Serena Williams, Steffi Graf, and Monica Seles while past champions of the ATP event include Rafael Nadal, Juan Martín del Potro, and Roger Federer.
Federer and Djokovic currently hold the record for most singles titles with five titles each.
Men’s Singles Winners and Runner Ups
Carlos Alcaraz is the current champion in the Men’s Singles event following his victory over Daniil Medvedev in the 2023 Men’s Singles final (6-3, 6-2) (see match highlights below).
Roger Federer is the most successful male player as he has won five singles titles (2017, 2012, 2006, 2005, and 2004) and been a runner-up four times (2019, 2018, 2015, and 2014)
| Year | Winner | Runner Up | Score in Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Carlos Alcaraz | Daniil Medvedev | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2022 | Taylor Fritz | Rafael Nadal | 6-3, 7-6 |
| 2021 | Cameron Norrie | Nikoloz Basilashvili | 3–6, 6–4, 6–1 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | Tournament not held |
| 2019 | Dominic Thiem | Roger Federer | 3–6, 6–3, 7–5 |
| 2018 | Juan Martín del Potro | Roger Federer | 6–4, 6–7, 7–6 |
| 2017 | Roger Federer | Stan Wawrinka | 6–4, 7–5 |
| 2016 | Novak Djokovic | Milos Raonic | 6–2, 6–0 |
| 2015 | Novak Djokovic | Roger Federer | 6–3, 6–7, 6–2 |
| 2014 | Novak Djokovic | Roger Federer | 3–6, 6–3, 7–6 |
| 2013 | Rafael Nadal | Juan Martín Del Potro | 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 |
| 2012 | Roger Federer | John Isner | 7–6, 6–3 |
The above list of previous winners of the Men’s Singles event goes back to 2012. For a full list, check out the official ATP Tour website.
Men’s Doubles
Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden are the current champions in the men’s doubles event after beating Neal Skupski and Wesley Koolhof 6-3, 2-6, 10-8 in the 2023 Men’s doubles final.
| Year | Winners | Runner Ups | Score in Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden | Neal Skupski and Wesley Koolhof | 6-3, 2-6, 10-8 |
| 2022 | John Isner and Jack Sock | Santiago Gonzalez and Edouard Roger-Vasselin | 7-6, 6-3 |
| 2021 | John Peers and Filip Polášek | Aslan Karatsev and Andrey Rublev | 6–3, 7–6 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | Tournament not Held |
| 2019 | Nikola Mektić and Horacio Zeballos | Łukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo | 4–6, 6–4, 10–3 |
| 2018 | John Isner and Jack Sock | Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan | 7-6, 7–6 |
| 2017 | Raven Klaasen and Rajeev Ram | Łukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo | 6–7, 6–4, 10–8 |
| 2016 | Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut | Vasek Pospisil and Jack Sock | 6–3, 7–6 |
| 2015 | Vasek Pospisil and Jack Sock | Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini | 6–4, 6–7, 10–7 |
| 2014 | Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan | Alexander Peya and Bruno Soares | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 2013 | Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan | Treat Conrad Huey and Jerzy Janowicz | 6–3, 3–6, 10–6 |
| 2012 | Marc López and Rafael Nadal | John Isner and Sam Querrey | 6–2, 7–6 |
The above list of previous winners of the Men’s Doubles event goes back to 2012. For a full list, check the official ATP Tour website.
Women’s Singles
Elena Rybakina is the current champion in the women’s singles event after beating Aryna Sabalenka 7-6, 6-4 in the 2023 women’s singles final (see match highlights below).
A number of players have won the women’s singles event a total of two times including Martina Navratilova, Mary Joe Fernandez, Steffi Graf, Lindsay Davenport, Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters, Daniela Hantuchova, Maria Sharapova, and Victoria Azarenka.
| Year | Winner | Runner Up | Score in Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Elena Rybakina | Aryna Sabalenka | 7-6, 6-4 |
| 2022 | Iga Swiatek | Maria Sakkari | 6-4, 6-1 |
| 2021 | Paula Badosa | Victoria Azarenka | 7-6, 6-3 |
| 2020 | Simona Halep | Elena Rybakina | 3–6, 6–3, 7–6 |
| 2019 | Belinda Bencic | Petra Kvitová | 6–3, 1–6, 6–2 |
| 2018 | Elina Svitolina | Daria Kasatkina | 6–4, 6–0 |
| 2017 | Elina Svitolina | Caroline Wozniacki | 6–4, 6–2 |
| 2016 | Sara Errani | Barbora Strýcová | 6–0, 6–2 |
| 2015 | Simona Halep | Karolína Plíšková | 6–4, 7–6 |
| 2014 | Venus Williams | Alizé Cornet | 6–3, 6–0 |
| 2013 | Petra Kvitová | Sara Errani | 6–2, 1–6, 6–1 |
| 2012 | Agnieszka Radwańska | Julia Görges | 7–5, 6–4 |
The above list of previous winners of the women’s singles event goes back to 2012. For a full list, check out the official WTA Tour website.
Women’s Doubles
Kateřina Siniaková and Barbora Krejčíková are the current champions in the women’s doubles event after beating Laura Siegemund and Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-1, 6-7, 10-7 in the 2023 women’s doubles final.
Lisa Raymond holds the record for most doubles titles with seven titles to her name (1994, 1995, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, and 2012).
| Year | Winners | Runner Ups | Score in Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kateřina Siniaková and Barbora Krejčíková | Laura Siegemund and Beatriz Haddad Maia | 6-1, 6-7, 10-7 |
| 2022 | Yang Zhaoxuan and Xu Yifan | Asia Muhammad and Ena Shibahara | 7-5, 7-6 |
| 2021 | Hsieh Su-wei and Elise Mertens | Veronika Kudermetova and Elena Rybakina | 7–6, 6–3 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | Tournament not held |
| 2019 | Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka | Barbora Krejčíková and Kateřina Siniaková | 6–3, 6–2 |
| 2018 | Hsieh Su-wei and Barbora Strýcová | Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 2017 | Chan Yung-jan and Martina Hingis | Lucie Hradecká and Kateřina Siniaková | 7–6, 6–2 |
| 2016 | Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Coco Vandeweghe | Julia Görges and Karolína Plíšková | 4–6, 6–4, 10–6 |
| 2015 | Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza | Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 2014 | Hsieh Su-wei and Peng Shuai | Cara Black and Sania Mirza | 7–6, 6–2 |
| 2013 | Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina | Nadia Petrova and Katarina Srebotnik | 6–0, 5–7, 10–6 |
| 2012 | Liezel Huber and Lisa Raymond | Sania Mirza and Elena Vesnina | 6–2, 6–3 |
The above list of previous winners of the women’s doubles event goes back to 2012. For a full list, check out the official WTA Tour website.