BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells)

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The BNP Paribas Open is a pro tennis tournament, that is typically held in March in Indian Wells, California, USA.

The tournament is a combined ATP/WTA event with an ATP 1000 and WTA 1000 tournament being played concurrently.

BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells)

2026 BNP Paribas Open

Location:Indian Wells, California, USA
Tour Level:ATP 1000 and WTA 1000
Court Surface:Outdoor hardcourt
Draw Size:128 Singles, 32 Doubles
Prize Money:$19,387,080 (202

The BNP Paribas Open is one of the biggest 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.

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 2026 ATP and WTA Tournaments in Indian Wells will be held over two weeks from the 4th to the 15th of March 2026, with singles qualifying taking place the week before the start of the main tournament.

It is expected that the Arizona Tennis Classic (a Challenger 175 event) will be held in the second week for ATP players who lose in the first week in Indian Wells like it was in 2026.

Tickets

Tickets for the 2026 tournament in Indian Wells will be sold through the official tournament website, with tickets going on sale in late 2025.

For the 2026 tournament, tickets for the qualifying matches from the 1st to the 3rd of March started at $10, with single-session ticket prices for other days starting at $30.

Players

The entry list for the 2026 tournament in Indian Wells has not yet been released but below is a selection of players who have participated in the women’s and men’s singles tournaments in recent years.

The 2025 player’s roster was led by Alexander Zverev and Aryna Sabalenka, with top players like Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek, and Novak Djokovic also participate in the singles.

2025 WTA BNP Paribas Open Players

  • Amanda Anisimova
  • Aryna Sabalenka
  • Beatriz Haddad Maia
  • Clara Tauson
  • Coco Gauff
  • Danielle Collins
  • Daria Kasatkina
  • Diana Shnaider
  • Donna Vekić
  • Ekaterina Alexandrova
  • Elena Rybakina
  • Elina Svitolina
  • Elise Mertens
  • Emma Navarro
  • Iga ƚwiątek
  • Jasmine Paolini
  • JeÄŒena Ostapenko
  • Jessica Pegula
  • KarolĂ­na MuchovĂĄ
  • Katie Boulter
  • Leylah Fernandez
  • Linda NoskovĂĄ
  • Liudmila Samsonova
  • Madison Keys
  • Magdalena Fręch
  • Maria Sakkari
  • Marta Kostyuk
  • Mirra Andreeva
  • Ons Jabeur
  • Paula Badosa
  • Yulia Putintseva
  • Zheng Qinwen

2025 ATP BNP Paribas Open Players

  • Alejandro Tabilo
  • Alex de Minaur
  • Alex Michelsen
  • Alexander Zverev
  • Alexei Popyrin
  • Andrey Rublev
  • Arthur Fils
  • Ben Shelton
  • Brandon Nakashima
  • Carlos Alcaraz
  • Casper Ruud
  • Daniil Medvedev
  • Denis Shapovalov
  • Felix Auger-Aliassime
  • Frances Tiafoe
  • Francisco CerĂșndolo
  • Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard
  • Grigor Dimitrov
  • Holger Rune
  • Hubert Hurkacz
  • Jack Draper
  • Jiƙí Lehečka
  • Karen Khachanov
  • Lorenzo Musetti
  • Matteo Berrettini
  • Novak Djokovic
  • Sebastian Korda
  • Stefanos Tsitsipas
  • Taylor Fritz
  • TomĂĄĆĄ Macháč
  • Tommy Paul
  • Ugo Humbert

Schedule

Below is the schedule for the 2026 tournament in Indian Wells, with the WTA singles final tsking place on Wednesday, the 6th of March, and ATP singles tournament starting on Thursday, the 7th of March.

DateATPWTA
Sunday, 1 March 2026–Qualifying
Monday, 2 March 2026QualifyingQualifying
Tuesday, 3 March 2026QualifyingQualifying
Wednesday, 4 March 20261st Round1st Round
Thursday, 5 March 20261st Round1st Round
Friday, 6 March 20262nd Round2nd Round
Saturday, 7 March 20262nd Round2nd Round
Sunday, 8 March 20263rd Round3rd Round
Monday, 9 March 20263rd Round3rd Round
Tuesday, 10 March 20264th Round4th Round
Wednesday, 11 March 20264th Round4th Round
Thursday, 12 March 2026QuarterfinalsQuarterfinals
Friday, 13 March 2026–Semifinals
Saturday, 14 March 2026SemifinalsFinal
Sunday, 15 March 2026Final–

Indian Wells Draw 2026

The draw for the 2026 tournament in Indian Wells will be made closer to the start of the tournament but the 2024 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 draw in 2025 were Alexander Zverev and Aryna Sabalenka.

2026 Men’s Singles Draw: TBC

2026 Women’s Singles Draw: TBC

2026 Men’s Doubles Draw: TBC

2026 Women’s Doubles Draw: TBC

Prize Money and Ranking Points

The total prize money fund for the 2026 BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament has yet to be confirmed but in 2025 it was $19,387,080, 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 2025 is detailed below.

Men’s Singles

The winner of the men’s singles event in 2025 will receive $1,201,125 and 1000 ranking points, with the runner-up receiving $638,750 and 650 ranking points.

2025$ – PayoutATP Points
Winner$1,201,1251000
Finalist$638,750650
Semifinalist$354,850400
Quarterfinalist$202,000200
4th Round$110,250100
3rd Round$64,50050
2nd Round$37,65030
1st Round$25,37510
Q2$14,73010
Q1$7,6400

Men’s Doubles

The winners of the men’s doubles event in 2025 will receive $457,150 and 1000 ATP points, with the runner-ups receiving $242,020 and 600 ATP points.

Performance$ – PayoutATP Points
Winners$457,1501000
Finalists$242,020600
Semifinalists$129,970360
Quarterfinalists$65,000180
2nd Round$34,85090
1st Round$19,0500

Women’s Singles

The winner of the women’s singles Event in 2025 will win $1,201,125 and 1000 WTA points, with the runner-up winning $638,750 and 650 WTA points.

2025Payout Points
Winner$1,201,1251000
Finalist$638,750650
Semifinalist$354,850390
Quarterfinalist$202,000215
4th Round$110,250120
3rd Round$64,50065
2nd Round$37,65035
1st Round$25,37510
Q2$14,73020
Q1$7,6402

Women’s Doubles

The winners of the women’s doubles event in 2025 will win $457,150 and 1000 points, with the runner-ups winning $242,020 and 650 points.

2025PayoutPoints
Winners$457,1501000
Finalists$242,020650
Semifinalists$129,970390
Quarterfinalists$65,000215
2nd Round$34,850120
1st Round$19,05010

Past Winners of the BNP Paribas Open

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 MartĂ­n del Potro, and Roger Federer.

Federer and Djokovic currently hold the record for most singles titles with five titles each.

Men’s Singles

Carlos Alcaraz was the 2024 champion in the Men’s Singles event following his victory over Daniil Medvedev in the 2024 Men’s Singles final (7-6, 6-1) – see match highlights below.

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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)

YearWinnerRunner UpScore
2024Carlos AlcarazDaniil Medvedev7-6, 6-1
2023Carlos AlcarazDaniil Medvedev6-3, 6-2
2022Taylor FritzRafael Nadal6-3, 7-6
2021Cameron NorrieNikoloz Basilashvili3–6, 6–4, 6–1
2020N/AN/ATournament not held
2019Dominic ThiemRoger Federer3–6, 6–3, 7–5
2018Juan Martín del PotroRoger Federer6–4, 6–7, 7–6
2017Roger FedererStan Wawrinka6–4, 7–5
2016Novak DjokovicMilos Raonic6–2, 6–0
2015Novak DjokovicRoger Federer6–3, 6–7, 6–2
2014Novak DjokovicRoger Federer3–6, 6–3, 7–6
2013Rafael NadalJuan Martín Del Potro4–6, 6–3, 6–4
2012Roger FedererJohn Isner7–6, 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

Wesley Koolhof and Nikola Mektić were the 2024 champions in the men’s doubles event after beating Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos 7-6, 7-6 in the 2024 men’s doubles final.

YearWinnersRunner UpsScore
2024Wesley Koolhof and Nikola MektićMarcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos7-6, 7-6
2023Rohan Bopanna and Matthew EbdenNeal Skupski and Wesley Koolhof6-3, 2-6, 10-8
2022John Isner and Jack SockSantiago Gonzalez and Edouard Roger-Vasselin7-6, 6-3
2021John Peers and Filip PoláơekAslan Karatsev and Andrey Rublev6–3, 7–6
2020N/AN/ATournament not Held
2019Nikola Mektić and Horacio ZeballosƁukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo4–6, 6–4, 10–3
2018John Isner and Jack SockBob Bryan and Mike Bryan7-6, 7–6
2017Raven Klaasen and Rajeev RamƁukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo6–7, 6–4, 10–8
2016Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas MahutVasek Pospisil and Jack Sock6–3, 7–6
2015Vasek Pospisil and Jack SockSimone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini6–4, 6–7, 10–7
2014Bob Bryan and Mike BryanAlexander Peya and Bruno Soares6–4, 6–3
2013Bob Bryan and Mike BryanTreat Conrad Huey and Jerzy Janowicz6–3, 3–6, 10–6
2012Marc López and Rafael NadalJohn Isner and Sam Querrey6–2, 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

Iga ƚwiątek was the 2024 champion in the women’s singles event after beating Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-0 in the 2024 women’s singles final (see match highlights below).

Several players have won the women’s singles event a total of two times including Iga Swiatek, Martina Navratilova, Mary Joe Fernandez, Steffi Graf, Lindsay Davenport, Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters, Daniela Hantuchova, Maria Sharapova, and Victoria Azarenka.

YearWinnerRunner UpScore
2024Iga SwiatekMaria Sakkari6-4, 6-0
2023Elena RybakinaAryna Sabalenka7-6, 6-4
2022Iga SwiatekMaria Sakkari6-4, 6-1
2021Paula BadosaVictoria Azarenka7-6, 6-3
2020Simona HalepElena Rybakina3–6, 6–3, 7–6
2019Belinda BencicPetra Kvitová6–3, 1–6, 6–2
2018Elina SvitolinaDaria Kasatkina6–4, 6–0
2017Elina SvitolinaCaroline Wozniacki6–4, 6–2
2016Sara ErraniBarbora StrĂœcovĂĄ6–0, 6–2
2015Simona HalepKarolína Plíơková6–4, 7–6
2014Venus WilliamsAlizĂ© Cornet6–3, 6–0
2013Petra KvitováSara Errani6–2, 1–6, 6–1
2012Agnieszka RadwaƄskaJulia Görges7–5, 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

Hsieh Su-wei and Elise Mertens were the 2024 champions in the women’s doubles event after beating Kateƙina Siniaková and Storm Hunter 6–3, 6–4 in the 2024 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).

YearWinnersRunners UpScore
2024Hsieh Su-wei and Elise MertensKateƙina Siniaková and Storm Hunter6–3, 6–4
2023Kateƙina Siniaková and Barbora KrejčíkováLaura Siegemund and Beatriz Haddad Maia6-1, 6-7, 10-7
2022Yang Zhaoxuan and Xu YifanAsia Muhammad and Ena Shibahara7-5, 7-6
2021Hsieh Su-wei and Elise MertensVeronika Kudermetova and Elena Rybakina7–6, 6–3
2020N/AN/ATournament not held
2019Elise Mertens and Aryna SabalenkaBarbora Krejčíková and Kateƙina Siniaková6–3, 6–2
2018Hsieh Su-wei and Barbora StrĂœcovĂĄEkaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina6–4, 6–4
2017Chan Yung-jan and Martina HingisLucie Hradecká and Kateƙina Siniaková7–6, 6–2
2016Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Coco VandewegheJulia Görges and KarolĂ­na PlĂ­ĆĄkovĂĄ4–6, 6–4, 10–6
2015Martina Hingis and Sania MirzaEkaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina6–3, 6–4
2014Hsieh Su-wei and Peng ShuaiCara Black and Sania Mirza7–6, 6–2
2013Ekaterina Makarova and Elena VesninaNadia Petrova and Katarina Srebotnik6–0, 5–7, 10–6
2012Liezel Huber and Lisa RaymondSania Mirza and Elena Vesnina6–2, 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.

Mixed Doubles

Storm Hunter and Matthew Ebden won the inaugural mixed doubles tournament in 2024, defeating Caroline Garcia and Édouard Roger-Vasselin in straight sets in the final, 6–3, 6–3.